Protecting valuable wetlands together – in Niederhasli

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.

Volunteering possible on one day in October and November.