Nature conservation willows-wattle
Neerach (ZH)
27.11.2025
Environment
With its 105 hectares, the Neeracherried is one of the last large fens in Switzerland and is a nature reserve of national importance.
It provides a valuable habitat for countless birds, plants, amphibians, reptiles, and small ani-mals – and serves as a stopover site for migratory birds, a wintering area, and a breeding ground for rare species.
To ensure that we can continue to observe these fascinating animals undisturbed from our observation hides, the willow-wattle-fencing in front of the hides need to be re-newed.
For this, we are looking for active support with harvesting and debranching the willows, as well as weaving the willow walls. Depending on the season, different tasks may arise.
Current project status
15 placesare still free (out of a total of 15)
37 daysremaining until (registration deadline)
Duration:
Assignment on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for half a day, from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
urther opportunities for participation:
- Monday, December 1, 2025 – Link to sign up
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Link to sign up
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Link to sign up
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Link to sign up
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Link to sign up
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Link to sign up
Location:
- Meeting point at the BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried
- Other meeting points upon arrangement.
How it will work:
- 09:00 - Meeting and welcome
- 09:15 - Conservation work
- 12:45 - Group wrap-up
Introduction:
Experienced group leaders will explain the tasks on site and guide the group throughout the activity.
Support:
Volunteers will be assisted and accompanied by an employee of the BirdLife nature center
Tasks:
As part of a nature project, willows are harvested, bundled, debranched, and finally woven into new willow walls (depending on the seasonal work).
What you'll need:
- Enjoy working outdoors in nature
- Physical fitness for outdoor manual work
Note:
- For known allergies to pollen or plant contact, an antihistamine may be advisable.
- As a precaution, wear clothing that covers the body and use tick repellent.
Meeting point
BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried
Dielsdorferstrasse 13
8173 Neerach (ZH)
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