Volunteering on the Weerd-Fischergrien
Kleindöttigen / Böttstein (AG)
25.09.2025
Environment
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.
Current project status
18 spacesare still free (out of a total of 18)
206 daysremaining until (registration deadline)
Duration:
- Thursday, 25. September 2025
- From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Weerd-Fischergrien, 5314 Kleindöttingen (Aargau canton)
Meeting Point link Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kusfbvtU5LQzejeC9
How it will work:
- 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Introduction
- 9:15 – 12:00 noon Morning session
- 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch in the field (own picnic)
- 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Afternoon session
- 2:45 – 3:10 p.m. Walk to the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir
- 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. Snack break (offered by the Nature Center)
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir with nature watch
Introduction:
An employee will explain your tasks on the day.
Support:
Volunteers will be assisted and accompanied by an employee of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir.
Tasks:
Removal of invasive neophytes.
What you’ll need:
Motivation to perform light physical work (4 to 5 hours).
Note:
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- A packed lunch
Important:
- In the case of known allergies to contact with plants or pollen, an antiallergic drug may be necessary.
- As a precaution, you are advised to wear clothing that covers your whole body and to use tick repellent.
Source: BirdLife-Naturzentrum Klingnauer Stausee
Project language
German, English
With 70,000 members, BirdLife Switzerland is one of the largest nature conservation organizations in Switzerland. The network brings together 440 local nature conservation associations, 17 cantonal associations and two national organizations. Their members are all members of BirdLife Switzerland