Volunteeringday in the Swiss Alps: Nature Park Beverin
Ferrera (GR)
24.07.2026
Environnement
Environmental action, volunteering, and real impact – get involved for nature and society and experience a meaningful day in the stunning mountain landscape of Ferrera (GR)!
Support the local mountain community through volunteering and contribute to a valuable environmental effort promoting sustainable mountain agriculture. Together, we will carry out practical tasks such as clearing pastures, thinning vegetation, and controlling invasive plant species. With your commitment, you actively help enhance biodiversity, protect sensitive habitats, and preserve traditional cultural landscapes – creating a tangible positive impact for nature, the region, and future generations.
Alongside the hands-on work, you will gain fascinating insights into ecological processes and experience alpine agriculture up close.
As a token of appreciation, you will enjoy a relaxing Nature Park aperitif together at the end of the day, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Situation actuelle du projet
15 placessont encore libres (sur un total de 15)
44 joursil reste encore (délai d'inscription)
Duration:
One-day assignment on Friday, 24 July 2026
Location:
- Work site in Ferrera, Graubünden
- Arrival, meeting point: Ferrera PostAuto bus stop, Innerferrera (bus arrives 9:13 a.m.)
Return: Ferrera PostAuto bus stop, Innerferrera (departure 4:19 p.m.)
How it will work:
- 9:15 a.m.: Arrival and welcome at the meeting point
- 9:30 a.m.: Transport to the work site
- 9:45 a.m.: Introduction and start of work
- 12:00 noon: Lunch break with food and drinks offered by Beverin Nature Park
- 1:00 p.m.: Continuation of the work
- 3:00 p.m.: Completion and return journey
- 3:30 p.m.: Apero together as a thank you
- Apero in the nature park and journey home
Introduction:
Experienced professionals from Beverin Nature Park will introduce the tasks on-site. No preparation is necessary – you’ll receive all the information you need and detailed instructions directly at the site.
Support:
You will be accompanied by staff from Beverin Nature Park throughout the assignment. They will be glad to answer questions about the process, ecological considerations or working methods at any time.
Tasks:
- Supporting the ongoing work of local mountain agriculture
- Pasture clearing
- Thinning
- Combating problem plants
- The specific tasks are determined by the current needs at the site (depending on vegetation/weather)
What you'll need:
- You enjoy working outdoors.
- Physically fit and surefooted (Alpine environment)
- Willingness to accept basic conditions (e.g. portaloos)
Note:
- You are physically fit
- Sturdy footwear and work gloves, if available
- Tools are provided by Beverin Nature Park
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance
Langue (du projet)
Allemand, Anglais
Autour du Piz Beverin (2998 m d’altitude) s’étend le territoire du Parc naturel Beverin. Il comprend quatre vallées et deux zones avec une identité culturelle, historique et linguistique distincte. Les communes du parc ont uni leurs forces en faveur d’un développement économique et social durable. Ensemble, elles préservent de précieux biens naturels et culturels, renforcent l’économie locale et favorisent le tourisme vert.