Hedge Day in Parsonz

location

Parsonz / GR

calendar

18.10.2025

environment

Environnement

Wild hedges serve as a habitat for countless animals and plants. On National Hedge Day, wild hedges are planted and maintained at various locations in Switzerland, including Parc Ela.

In the unique landscape of Parsonz in Graubünden, we plant and maintain hedges together and learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the landscape, the benefits of hedges and how the quality of the habitat can be improved with simple methods. We will also be helping the agricultural sector with its work.

Situation actuelle du projet

Project progress
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Duration:

  • Saturday, 18 October 2025
  • From 9:11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Meeting point: Salouf, Scola at 9:20 a.m.  (PostBus stop and free parking)

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcbPPyBLFpUciRyu7

How it will work:

  • 9:11 a.m. Gather at the meeting point and transfer to the work site
  • 9:45 a.m. Introduction
  • 10:00 a.m. Hedge planting and fencing
  • 12 noon Lunch provided by the local farmer
  • 1:00 p.m. Hedge planting and fencing, possible hedge maintenance
  • 4:00 p.m. End of work and snacks

In between, information will be provided on various environmental topics, e.g., edible berries and herbs, hedges as a habitat, plant diversity, etc.

Introduction:

  • Volunteers will receive detailed instructions and support from specialists throughout the assignment.
  • The introduction to the work will take place on the day. No preparation required.

Support:

  • Interesting information about the purpose of the work and various environmental topics will be provided.
  • You will be supported by two Parc Ela employees.

Tasks:

  • Planting a new hedge
  • Fencing the hedge plants against wildlife damage
  • Optionally, clearing up cut branches, shrubs and trees and building large piles for various creatures. 
  • Optionally, pruning branches and shrubs yourself

What you’ll need:

  • You enjoy working outdoors.
  • You’re physically fit for a day of field work.
  • Surefooted.

Note:

  • Hiking shoes 
  • Work clothes, sun/ rain protection
  • Backpack with drink and snacks
  • Work gloves (if you have them)
  • Possible change of clothes and shoes

 

 

 

Point de rencontre

Postautohaltestelle Parsonz,

Vischnanca

7464 Parsonz / GR

Date

18.10.2025

09:11 - 16:00 heure

Langue (du projet)

Allemand, Anglais

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Le partenaire de notre projet:
Parc naturel Ela

Niché au cœur des Grisons, le parc Ela rassemble les trois cultures linguistiques romanche, alémanique et italienne. Avec ses sommets raides et ses vastes paysages, le parc offre encore une véritable sensation de nature sauvage. Dans les vallées, des villages historiques et des églises baroques rappellent l’importance que revêtaient par le passé les routes commerciales passant par les cols alpins de l’Albula, du Julier et du Septimer. Les communes du parc ont uni leurs forces et tendent vers un développement durable, économique et social. Ensemble, elles préservent ces précieux trésors naturels et biens culturels, renforcent l’économie locale et promeuvent un tourisme au cœur de la nature.