Team effort willow walls in Neeracherried

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Progetto Team effort willow walls in Neeracherried
Partecipanti Min. 5 / Max. 15
Lingua (del progetto) Tedesco, Inglese

Possibilità di volontariato

Località BirdLife Naturzentrum Neeracherried
Dielsdorferstrasse 13
8173 Neerach (ZH)
Data Possibile tra il 26.10.2025 e il 28.02.2026
Durata del volontariato Si svolge in un giorno
Orario Dalle 09:00 alle 12:45

With its 105 hectares, the Neeracherried is one of the last large fens in Switzerland and is a nature reserve of national importance.

It provides a valuable habitat for countless birds, plants, amphibians, reptiles, and small ani-mals – and serves as a stopover site for migratory birds, a wintering area, and a breeding ground for rare species.
To ensure that we can continue to observe these fascinating animals undisturbed from our observation hides, the willow-wattle-fencing in front of the hides need to be re-newed.

We are therefore looking for motivated helpers to assist with the harvesting and trimming of the willows as well as with weaving the new willow fencing

Duration:

Team effort for half a day, from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM.

Location:

  • Meeting point at the BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried
  • Other meeting points upon arrangement. 

How it will work:

  • 09:00 - Meeting and welcome
  • 09:15 - Conservation work
  • 12:45 - Group wrap-up

Introduction:

Experienced group leaders will explain the tasks on site, demonstrate the techniques, and guide the group throughout the activity. 

Support:

Volunteers will be assisted and accompanied by an employee of the BirdLife nature center.

Tasks:

As part of this activity,  willow branches will either be harvested, bundled, trimmed, or woven into new willow fences. 

What you'll need:

  • Enjoy working outdoors in nature
  • Physical fitness for outdoor manual work

Note:

  • For known allergies to pollen or plant contact, an antihistamine may be advisable.
  • As a precaution, wear clothing that covers the body and use tick repellent.

Note:

  • Assignments are possible from October 2025 to February 2026.
  • The preferred assignment day will be reviewed and agreed upon based on availability.

 

Il nostro partner del progetto:
BirdLife Schweiz

Con oltre 70 000 collaboratori, BirdLife Svizzera è tra le maggiori organizzazioni per la protezione della natura della Confederazione. La rete riunisce 440 sezioni locali, 17 associazioni cantonali e due organizzazioni nazionali i cui membri sono contemporaneamente membri anche di BirdLife Svizzera.