Environment

• Nature conservation in Neeracherried

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  Neerach

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  05.06.2025

  
  environment user 13 places are still free time 31 days remaining until

  The Neeracherried is a natural habitat for countless animals and plants – it contains populations of national importance and has more than 450 documented plant species. But these native populations are being increasingly threatened by invasive plants that have been introduced to the region. Unless we take measures to protect them, newcomers like golden rod could completely overwhelm weaker native species like orchids. It is not enough to regularly mow the reed meadows. The only way to preserve biodiversity effectively is by pulling out invasive plants by their roots.

• Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien

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  Kleindöttigen / Böttstein (AG)

  calendar

  09.09.2025

  
  environment user 10 places are still free time 127 days remaining until

  The Weerd-Fischergrien is a floodplain of national importance characterized by open areas with ponds. In addition to rare plants, invasive neophytes also grow here, including imported plant species such as the one-year fleabane. Some of these species can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat this problem effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. Thank you in advance for your support! Volunteers will be rewarded with a snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir.

• National Hedge Day Switzerland

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  The whole of Switzerland

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  08.11.2025

  
  environment user Free spaces available time Year-round recurring

  Heckentag Schweiz works to increase the population of wild hedges in Switzerland with the aim of creating more habitat for our wild animals and plants. Different types of wild hedgerows, forest edges and stream banks are important habitats for honeybees, wild bees, birds and other native species. The 7th National Hedge Day Switzerland aims to bring people together to plant and enhance large numbers of wild hedgerows. Motivated volunteers are welcome, and we appreciate any and all active support.

• Plan Starlera - Support for Mountain Agriculture

  location

  Grisons

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  09.05.2025

  
  environment user 12 places are still free time 4 days remaining until

  That sounds like a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature while doing something good! Volunteering in Ferrera to support mountain agriculture not only offers the chance to work in a breathtaking mountain landscape and enjoy the fresh air, but also provides valuable insights into the life and work of the local mountain population. Your efforts support the Stoffel mountain farm and contribute to the preservation and promotion of mountain agriculture.

• Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien

  location

  Kleindöttigen / Böttstein (AG)

  calendar

  25.09.2025

  
  environment user 18 places are still free time 143 days remaining until

  The Weerd-Fischergrien is a floodplain of national importance characterized by open areas with ponds. In addition to rare plants, invasive neophytes also grow here, including imported plant species such as the one-year fleabane. Some of these species can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat this problem effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. Thank you in advance for your support! Volunteers will be rewarded with a snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir.

• Parc Ela neophytes day

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  Bergün Filisur / GR

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  13.06.2025

  
  environment user 11 places are still free time 42 days remaining until

  Neophytes are plant species that were only introduced to a region after the discovery of America in 1492. Some of these are invasive species that can spread rapidly, displace native vegetation and endanger our health. Combatting invasive neophytes in protected landscapes is crucial for the preservation of biodiversity and the ecological balance. In Parc Ela, the largest nature park in Switzerland, the spread of invasive species is limited to the valley floor, where further spread has been prevented thanks to rigorous control in recent years. Together, we will support local stakeholders and help combat invasive species along the two rivers Landwasser and Albula very close to the Landwasser Viaduct.

• Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

  location

  Leuggern

  calendar

  19.05.2025

  
  environment user 16 places are still free time 14 days remaining until

  The Gippinger Grien is a floodplain of national importance, where rare species such as the Siberian iris and the marsh spurge grow in the reed meadows. In addition to rare plants, neophytes also grow here – including imported plant species such as New York aster. These can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat neophytes effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. You will be rewarded with an afternoon snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. Thank you in advance for your support!

• Area sponsor against littering

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  ganze Schweiz

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  Year-round

  
  environment user Free spaces available time Year-round recurring

  Do you want to help keep the environment clean? Then become an area sponsor and join the fight against littering! Area sponsorship is where individuals or groups (e.g., families, clubs) volunteer to help remove litter from an area of their choice. This plays an important role in keeping the environment clean and improves the quality of life in public spaces. It is an initiative which leads to noticeably less litter.

• Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

  location

  Leuggern

  calendar

  14.08.2025

  
  environment user 8 places are still free time 101 days remaining until

  The Gippinger Grien is a floodplain of national importance, where rare species such as the Siberian iris and the marsh spurge grow in the reed meadows. In addition to rare plants, neophytes also grow here – including imported plant species such as New York aster. These can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat neophytes effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. You will be rewarded with an afternoon snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. Thank you in advance for your support!

• Dry-stone walls in Beverin Nature Park - Alp Durnan

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  Andeer (GR)

  calendar

  13.08. - 15.08.2025

  
  environment user 0 places are still free time 94 days remaining until

  Beverin Nature Park works together with farmers to preserve dry-stone walls. In Andeer on Alp Durnan, a historic dry-stone wall is to be renovated and preserved. The wall is located on a flat moor and borders the Lai Lung mountain lake, in the midst of a beautiful mountain landscape. The motto of the assignment is “learning by doing.” Learn the ancient craft of drywall construction under expert guidance and test what you have learned directly on a historic dry-stone wall. By taking part, you make a valuable contribution to the preservation of the landscape, cultural objects and the promotion of biodiversity.

• Volunteering opportunity in the Weerd-Fischergrien

  location

  Kleindöttingen - Böttstein (AG)

  calendar

  17.06.2025

  
  environment user 8 places are still free time 43 days remaining until

  The Weerd-Fischergrien is a floodplain of national importance characterized by open areas with ponds. In addition to rare plants, invasive neophytes also grow here, including imported plant species such as the one-year fleabane. Some of these species can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat this problem effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. You will be rewarded with a snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. Thank you in advance for your support!

• Wild neighbors

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  The whole of Switzerland

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  Year-round

  
  environment user Free spaces available time Year-round recurring

  Many of the animals in local areas avoid people, live out of sight, in hiding or only coming out at night. The project Wilde Nachbarn (“Wild Neighbors”) aims to help us to see and experience these secret residents. To do this, we’re collecting wildlife observations with the help of members of the public. Over time, these chance encounters will give us a good idea of the presence and distribution of various species. According to the latest research, biodiversity in urban areas is astonishingly high, comparable to the diversity in an average forest or agricultural area. Those who take the time will discover an abundance of exciting and fascinating wildlife in their garden or on the way to work or school.

• Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

  location

  Leuggern

  calendar

  21.08.2025

  
  environment user 18 places are still free time 108 days remaining until

  The Gippinger Grien is a floodplain of national importance, where rare species such as the Siberian iris and the marsh spurge grow in the reed meadows. In addition to rare plants, neophytes also grow here – including imported plant species such as New York aster. These can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat neophytes effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. You will be rewarded with an afternoon snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. Thank you in advance for your support!

• Repair Café Lucerne: Fix it up, don't throw it out.

  location

  Luzern

  calendar

  Year-round

  
  environment user Free spaces available time Year-round recurring

  Both the Neubad and Bourbaki Repair Cafés in Lucerne are booming. Volunteer repair teams are looking for people who are good with their hands, no matter if they're already employed or retired. Are you good at fixing broken things such as electrical devices, gadgets, textiles, mechanical appliances, toys, jewelry and the like? Are you a people person keen on promoting sustainability? Then you've come to the right place! Our dynamic repair café team needs your help. Here's how it works: Visitors bring in their broken items and get to work fixing it in the repair café with the help of an expert. Tools and material are on hand to repair all sorts of gizmos. And on top of that you can talk shop over some coffee and cake.

• Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

  location

  Leuggern

  calendar

  20.05.2025

  
  environment user 16 places are still free time 15 days remaining until

  The Gippinger Grien is a floodplain of national importance, where rare species such as the Siberian iris and the marsh spurge grow in the reed meadows. In addition to rare plants, neophytes also grow here – including imported plant species such as New York aster. These can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat neophytes effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed. You will be rewarded with an afternoon snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. Thank you in advance for your support!

• Making a difference in the mountains

  location

  The whole of Switzerland

  calendar

  Year-round

  
  environment user Free spaces available time Year-round recurring

  The aim of the “bergversetzer” (“mountain volunteers”) organization is to support people in the mountain regions in Switzerland by arranging for individual volunteers to help them with projects. This includes tasks such as maintaining pastures and forests, ensuring the upkeep of paths as well as more complex tasks such as building dry stone walls or constructing sheds and stables.

• Nature conservation in Neeracherried

  location

  Neerach

  calendar

  25.09.2025

  
  environment user 12 places are still free time 143 days remaining until

  The Neeracherried is a natural habitat for countless animals and plants – it contains populations of national importance and has more than 450 documented plant species. But these native populations are being increasingly threatened by invasive plants that have been introduced to the region. Unless we take measures to protect them, newcomers like golden rod could completely overwhelm weaker native species like orchids. It is not enough to regularly mow the reed meadows. The only way to preserve biodiversity effectively is by pulling out invasive plants by their roots.