National Hedge Day Switzerland
The whole of Switzerland
26.10.2024
Environment
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 6th 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.
Duration:
- Saturday, 26 October 2024
- Full day, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
- Throughout Switzerland, in different regions.
- Volunteers may choose the region depending on availability (see registration button)
How it will work:
- You’ll be welcomed and given instruction on site.
- Joint hedge maintenance and/or planting.
- Lunch will be provided.
Introduction:
- You will be introduced to the work and its significance on the day.
- No preparation required.
Support:
- The volunteers are carefully instructed and supervised throughout their assignment.
Tasks:
- Planting and enhancing wild hedgerows.
The activities are varied: digging holes, planting new bushes, mulching, cutting back existing bushes, building branch piles and other small structures.
What you'll need:
- No previous experience required.
- The assignment takes place in all types of weather.
- Basic physical fitness.
- You should be able to walk on uneven terrain, stand, kneel and bend down.
Note:
- Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes and bring spare clothes if necessary.
- Bring your own gardening gloves and water bottle.
- Knowledge of German or French, depending on the location.
Project language
German, French
This non-profit association was founded in Bern in 2019. Unspoiled natural habitats and the numbers of insects and birds are shrinking throughout Switzerland. Heckentag Schweiz works to increase the quantity of wild hedges in Switzerland with the aim of creating more habitat for our wild animals and plants. Wild hedgerows, forest edges and stream banks provide varied, richly structured habitats and promote biodiversity. Heckentag Switzerland brings together resources and creates a platform for learning about and promoting hedges.