Dry-stone walls in Beverin Nature Park - Alp Durnan
Andeer (GR)
07.08. - 09.08.2024
Environment
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.
Current project status
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Duration:
3 days, from Wednesday, 7 to Friday, 9 August 2024
Location:
- Meeting at 9:55 a.m. at the Andeer, Posta bus stop
- Location: Alp Durnan 7440 Andeer
- Accommodation: Gasthaus Schwert, Andeer,
How it will work:
- Day 1, Wednesday, 7 August:
Arrival at the meeting point at 9:55 a.m., welcome to the park, coffee break, transport to the work site, introduction to the theory of drywall construction, simple lunch in the open air, start of work, transport back to the accommodation at approx. 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner. - Day 2, Thursday, 8 August:
Breakfast, transport to the work site at 8:30 a.m., start of work, simple lunch in the open air, continuation of the work, transport back to the accommodation at approx. 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner. - Day 3, Friday, 9 August:
Breakfast, transport to the work site at 8:30 a.m., start of work, simple lunch in the open air, tidying up and completion of construction, transport to Andeer at about 3:30 p.m., snack at the nature park and journey home.
Introduction:
The theoretical and practical introduction will take place on-site.
Support:
Professional support by dry-stone wall specialist Flurin Stoffel.
Tasks:
- Introduction to the basic principles of dry-stone wall construction
- Practical work on the wall
- Learning about occupational safety
- Theoretical foundations of the craft
- Tools and stone working
What you’ll need:
- You are physically fit
- Appropriate footwear
- Weather-appropriate work clothing
Note:
- You will pay a CHF 100 contribution for board and lodging. The rest will be covered by Beverin Nature Park as a thank you for your work.
- Accommodation is in the apartment at the Gasthaus Schwert, which has 8 rooms, i.e., each volunteer will have their own room.
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
Meeting point
Bushaltestelle Andeer, Posta
Veia Granada
7440 Andeer (GR)
Project language
German, English
The area of the Beverin Nature Park stretches around the Piz Beverin, which is 2,998m above sea level. The park comprises four valleys as well as two culturally and linguistically distinct settlement areas. The park communities have joined forces to advance sustainable economic and social development. They work to preserve precious natural and cultural resources, strengthen the local economy and promote tourism close to nature.