Volunteering opportunity in the Gippinger Grien
Leuggern
21.08.2025
Ambiente
The Gippinger Grien is a floodplain of national importance, where rare species such as the Siberian iris and the marsh spurge grow in the reed meadows.
In addition to rare plants, neophytes also grow here – including imported plant species such as New York aster. These can spread rapidly and cause native, non-competitive species to disappear. To combat neophytes effectively, they must be removed together with the root before they can seed.
You will be rewarded with an afternoon snack and a 30-minute guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Status attuale del progetto
11 posti liberiè ancora disponibili (su 18 totali)
38 giornirestanti (termine ultimo per le iscrizioni)
Duration:
- Thursday, 21.08.2025
- From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Gippinger Grien, 5316 Leuggern (Kanton Aargau)
Meeting point: Parkplatz bei ARA Leuggern, Dammweg, 5316 Leuggern
Meeting point on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xyLJ3kcK7GN1ZCCaA
How it will work:
- 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Introduction
- 9:15 – 12:00 noon Morning session
- 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch in the field (own picnic)
- 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Afternoon session
- 2:45 – 3:10 p.m. Walk to the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir
- 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. Snack break (offered by the Nature Center)
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Guided tour of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir with nature watch
Introduction:
An employee will explain your tasks on the day.
Support:
You will be assisted and accompanied by an employee of the BirdLife nature center at the Klingnauer reservoir.
Tasks:
Removal of invasives neophytes.
What you’ll need:
Motivation to perform light physical work (4 to 5 hours).
Note:
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- A packed lunch
Important:
- In the case of known allergies to pollen or contact with plants, an antiallergic drug may be necessary.
- As a precaution, you are advised to wear clothing that covers your whole body and to use tick repellent.
Source: BirdLife-Naturzentrum Klingnauer Stausee
Lingua (del progetto)
Tedesco, Inglese
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