Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien

Duration:

• Thursday, 21.08.2025
• From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Gippinger Grien, 5316 Leuggern (Kanton Aargau)

Meeting point: Parkplatz bei ARA Leuggern, Dammweg, 5316 Leuggern
Meeting point on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xyLJ3kcK7GN1ZCCaA

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: 

You will be assisted and accompanied by an employee of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir. 

Tasks:

Removal of invasives 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 pollen or contact with plants, 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