Nature conservation in Neeracherried

location

Neerach

calendar

25.09.2025

environment

Ambiente

The Neeracherried is a natural habitat for countless animals and plants – it contains populations of national importance and has more than 450 documented plant species. But these native populations are being increasingly threatened by invasive plants that have been introduced to the region. Unless we take measures to protect them, newcomers like golden rod could completely overwhelm weaker native species like orchids.
It is not enough to regularly mow the reed meadows. The only way to preserve biodiversity effectively is by pulling out invasive plants by their roots.

Status attuale del progetto

Progressi del progetto
60%

1 posto liberoè ancora disponibile (su 15 totali)

74 giornirestanti (termine ultimo per le iscrizioni)

Duration:

Full day, Thursday, 25-09.2025

Location:

Neeracherried, meeting point at BirdLife Nature Center, Neeracherried

How it will work:

09:00 a.m.: Meeting and Welcome 
09:15 a.m.: Work assignment morning session
12:30 a.m.: Lunch break (bring your own picnic)
13:30 p.m.: Work assignment afternoon session
03:30 p.m.: Snack break (offered)
03:45 p.m.: Guided tour of the BirdLife nature reservoir with nature watch
04.45 p.m.: End of program
(You can change clothes in the center before you go home)

Introduction:

Experienced guides explain on site what needs to be done. They point out which plant species need to be weeded and oversee the work.

Tasks:

Rooting out non-native plants and problem weeds in an effort to conserve nature

Requirements: 

  • You enjoy working outdoors 
  • Physical fitness for outdoor work

What you'll need:

Equipment:

  • If available, rubber boots, otherwise closed shoes with strong soles and high shafts (hiking/trekking shoes)
  • Weather-appropriate and mission-appropriate clothing (long-sleeved against scratches)
  • Sun and/or rain protection (headgear)
  • Gardening/Work Gloves
  • Recommended: Clothing and shoes for the journey home
  • Drinks for in the field (min. 1.5 liters)
  • Lunch picnic for in the field

Note:

  • If you suffer from allergies to pollen or plants, you may want to use anti-allergy medication.
  • As a precautionary measure, it is recommended to wear clothing that covers the body and use tick repellent

Punto di ritrovo

BirdLife-Naturzentrum Neeracherried

Dielsdorferstrasse 13

8173 Neerach

Quando

25.09.2025

ore 09:00 - 16:45

Lingua (del progetto)

Tedesco

All’iscrizione

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.