Volunteering in Parc Ela: Tackling invasive plants together
Bergün Filisur / GR
19.06.2026
Ambiente
Make a real impact in protecting our natural environment – right where your efforts matter most: Invasive plant species are spreading rapidly, displacing native flora and threatening valuable habitats and biodiversity. By volunteering in Parc Ela, the largest nature park in Switzerland, you make a direct contribution to preserving this unique landscape.
Together with local experts, you will work along the Landwasser and Albula rivers – close to the impressive Landwasser Viaduct. Thanks to consistent efforts like this, the further spread of invasive plants has already been successfully contained in recent years.
In addition to hands-on work, you will benefit personally: gain fascinating insights into ecological relationships, learn to identify invasive plant species, and understand how conservation is put into practice. You will leave not only with a memorable nature experience, but also with valuable knowledge that stays with you.
Get involved in this volunteering opportunity and actively help protect biodiversity for the future.
Status attuale del progetto
12 posti liberiè ancora disponibili (su 12 totali)
35 giornirestanti (termine ultimo per le iscrizioni)
Duration:
Friday, 19 June 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
- Meeting point: Filisur station (paid parking available)
- Work site: along the two rivers Landwasser and Albula
How it will work:
- 9:00 a.m. Gather at the meeting point and move to the work site
- 9:30 a.m. Introduction
- 10:00 a.m. Combatting neophytes in a protected landscape in the Albula valley
- 12:00 noon Lunch in the field (own picnic)
- 1:00 p.m. Continuation of work
- 4:00 p.m. End of work and snack offered by the Parc Ela association
During the day, information will be provided on diverse environmental topics
Introduction:
You will receive a thorough introduction to the tasks from experienced professionals and will be guided throughout the entire volunteering day. The briefing takes place on site – no prior preparation is required.
Support:
During the assignment, you will learn more about the purpose and impact of your contribution, as well as about current environmental topics.
You will be supported by two staff members from Parc Ela.
Tasks:
- Manually combatting invasive neophytes.
- Cutting back, digging back or pulling out the plants, depending on the species.
What you’ll need:
- You enjoy working outdoors.
- You’re physically fit for a day of field work.
- You are surefooted in areas without paths.
- You can understand or be understood in German, Romansh or English.
Note:
- Hiking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty (long trousers and long-sleeved top recommended)
- Sun / rain protection
- Rucksack including picnic lunch
- Work gloves (if you have them)
- Possible change of clothes and shoes
Punto di ritrovo
Bahnhof Filisur
Bahnhofstrasse
7477 Bergün Filisur / GR
Lingua (del progetto)
Tedesco, Inglese
Il Parc Ela si trova nel cuore dei Grigioni e unisce le tre culture linguistiche del Cantone: romancio, tedesco e italiano. Con le sue ripide cime montuose e gli ampi paesaggi, circondato da ghiacciai e laghi di montagna, il parco offre ancora una vera sensazione di natura selvaggia. Nelle valli, i borghi storici e le chiese barocche ricordano l'antica importanza delle vie commerciali che attraversavano i passi alpini dell'Albula, del Giulia e del Settimo. I comuni del Parco lavorano di comune accordo, con l'ambizione di favorire una sviluppo economico e sociale sostenibile. Inoltre, le comunità locali collaborano per proteggere la natura e preservare i beni culturali, mirando al consolidamento dell'economia regionale e allo sviluppo di un turismo rispettoso dell'ambiente.