Protecting valuable wetlands together – in Niederhasli
Environnement
| Projet | Protecting valuable wetlands together – in Niederhasli |
|---|---|
| Liste des participants | Au min. 5 / Au max. 25 |
| Langue (du projet) | Allemand, Anglais |
Options d’intervention
| Localité | Bahnhof Niederhasli 8155 Niederhasli / Mettmenhaslisee |
|---|---|
| Date | Possible entre le 19.10.2026 et le 31.10.2026 |
| Temps passé par les bénévoles | Se déroule sur une journée |
| Heure | 09:00 h - 16:00 h |
Rakes, mattocks and saws instead of the usual work routine: In this corporate volunteering project, teams take part in hands-on volunteer work to protect valuable peatlands in Niederhasli. This practical nature assignment combines meaningful engagement with teamwork and an outdoor experience.
Lake Mettmenhasli is home to one of the last remaining peatlands in Switzerland. As a vital habitat for rare plant and animal species and an important carbon sink, it plays a key role in biodiversity and climate protection. Together, volunteers rake, carry and collect cut material to keep the peatland open and maintain its unique ecosystem.
During the assignment, participants learn the basics of peatland conservation, gain insights into ecological processes and experience how targeted, physical work helps protect sensitive ecosystems in the long term.
Sign up now for a corporate volunteering project in Niederhasli – we look forward to making a tangible impact together with your team.
Duration:
- One-day assignment, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
- Lake Mettmenhasli, Niederhasli in the Glatttal region in the Zurich Unterland
- Meeting point: Niederhasli train station, 8155 Niederhasli
How it will work:
- The team is picked up at the meeting point in the morning, and we walk to the work area together.
- First, volunteers receive a short introduction to the fascinating wetlands and the relevance of the work.
- Volunteers are given the opportunity to try out and experience using the tools themselves, always under expert guidance.
- After lunch at a local restaurant or outside in the field, volunteers have the chance to learn more about this unique habitat and its history.
- In the evening, the team can look back on their work, tired but proud.
Introduction:
A subject matter expert will demonstrate and explain the work on site.
Support:
A subject matter expert and, depending on the size of the team, an experienced group leader will accompany and supervise the team and lend a hand.
Tasks:
- Raking, loading and removing clippings
- Digging out shrubs
- The work is varied and diverse.
What you’ll need:
- No prior experience is required.
- Willingness to work outdoors and physically.
- The work can be adapted to any fitness level.
Terms of use:
- Good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring your own water bottle
- Catering is the responsibility of the company; we are happy to assist with the organization
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
An assignment is possible on any day between October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026.
Avec cœur et engagement, nous nous investissons pour une plus grande biodiversité. Ensemble avec des bénévoles et des personnes en service civil, nous réalisons des projets de protection de la nature qui font une réelle différence. Cela permet de créer des habitats précieux pour les animaux et les plantes, ainsi que des expériences inoubliables en pleine nature. Grâce au programme «Détectives de la nature», nous éveillons la curiosité des enfants et des jeunes pour l’apprentissage par l’expérience et inspirons une nouvelle génération à s’engager pour la nature. Participez et façonnez un avenir plus vert.