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Parc Ela neophytes day

Bergün Filisur / GR

13.06.2025

12 spaces are still free 105 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.

Nature conservation in Neeracherried

Neerach

05.06.2025

13 spaces are still free 94 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

Kleindöttigen / Böttstein (AG)

25.09.2025

18 spaces are still free 206 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.

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Leuggern

19.05.2025

17 spaces are still free 77 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!

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Leuggern

14.08.2025

9 spaces are still free 164 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!

Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien

Kleindöttigen / Böttstein (AG)

09.09.2025

10 spaces are still free 190 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.

Retired and committed

The whole of Switzerland

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Would you like to stay fit in retirement, pass on your experience and make a difference in society? Would you like others to benefit from the leadership and other skills you gained during your rich and varied career? Then Innovage is the place for you. We bring together retirees with a diverse range of expertise into regional networks to help non-profit organizations – professionally, voluntarily, and free of charge. This is how we get good ideas and innovative projects off the ground.

Volunteering opportunity in the Weerd-Fischergrien

Kleindöttingen - Böttstein (AG)

17.06.2025

9 spaces are still free 106 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!

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Leuggern

20.05.2025

18 spaces are still free 78 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!

Parc Ela neophytes day

Nature conservation in Neeracherried

Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien

Retired and committed

Volunteering opportunity in the Weerd-Fischergrien

Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

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