Protecting valuable wetlands together – in Niederhasli
Environment
| Project | Protecting valuable wetlands together – in Niederhasli |
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| Participant(s) | Min. 5 / Max. 25 |
| Project language | German, English |
Assignment options
| City | Bahnhof Niederhasli 8155 Niederhasli / Mettmenhaslisee |
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| Date | Possible between 19.10.2026 and 31.10.2026 |
| Duration of assignment | Lasts one day |
| Time | 09:00 – 16:00 |
Rakes, mattocks and saws instead of the usual work routine: In this corporate volunteering project, teams take part in hands-on volunteer work to protect valuable peatlands in Niederhasli. This practical nature assignment combines meaningful engagement with teamwork and an outdoor experience.
Lake Mettmenhasli is home to one of the last remaining peatlands in Switzerland. As a vital habitat for rare plant and animal species and an important carbon sink, it plays a key role in biodiversity and climate protection. Together, volunteers rake, carry and collect cut material to keep the peatland open and maintain its unique ecosystem.
During the assignment, participants learn the basics of peatland conservation, gain insights into ecological processes and experience how targeted, physical work helps protect sensitive ecosystems in the long term.
Sign up now for a corporate volunteering project in Niederhasli – we look forward to making a tangible impact together with your team.
Duration:
- One-day assignment, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
- Lake Mettmenhasli, Niederhasli in the Glatttal region in the Zurich Unterland
- Meeting point: Niederhasli train station, 8155 Niederhasli
How it will work:
- The team is picked up at the meeting point in the morning, and we walk to the work area together.
- First, volunteers receive a short introduction to the fascinating wetlands and the relevance of the work.
- Volunteers are given the opportunity to try out and experience using the tools themselves, always under expert guidance.
- After lunch at a local restaurant or outside in the field, volunteers have the chance to learn more about this unique habitat and its history.
- In the evening, the team can look back on their work, tired but proud.
Introduction:
A subject matter expert will demonstrate and explain the work on site.
Support:
A subject matter expert and, depending on the size of the team, an experienced group leader will accompany and supervise the team and lend a hand.
Tasks:
- Raking, loading and removing clippings
- Digging out shrubs
- The work is varied and diverse.
What you’ll need:
- No prior experience is required.
- Willingness to work outdoors and physically.
- The work can be adapted to any fitness level.
Terms of use:
- Good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring your own water bottle
- Catering is the responsibility of the company; we are happy to assist with the organization
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
An assignment is possible on any day between October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026.
We are fully committed to promoting biodiversity. Together with volunteers and community service workers, we implement effective nature conservation projects. This creates valuable habitats for animals and plants – and unforgettable experiences in nature. With the Nature Detectives program, we get kids and teens excited about hands-on learning and inspire a new generation to care about nature. Join us and help make the future greener.