Hedge Day in Parsonz
Parsonz / GR
18.10.2025
Ambiente
Wild hedges serve as a habitat for countless animals and plants. On National Hedge Day, wild hedges are planted and maintained at various locations in Switzerland, including Parc Ela.
In the unique landscape of Parsonz in Graubünden, we plant and maintain hedges together and learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the landscape, the benefits of hedges and how the quality of the habitat can be improved with simple methods. We will also be helping the agricultural sector with its work.
Status attuale del progetto
12 posti liberiè ancora disponibili (su 12 totali)
94 giornirestanti (termine ultimo per le iscrizioni)
Duration:
- Saturday, 18 October 2025
- From 9:11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Meeting point: Salouf, Scola at 9:20 a.m. (PostBus stop and free parking)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcbPPyBLFpUciRyu7
How it will work:
- 9:11 a.m. Gather at the meeting point and transfer to the work site
- 9:45 a.m. Introduction
- 10:00 a.m. Hedge planting and fencing
- 12 noon Lunch provided by the local farmer
- 1:00 p.m. Hedge planting and fencing, possible hedge maintenance
- 4:00 p.m. End of work and snacks
In between, information will be provided on various environmental topics, e.g., edible berries and herbs, hedges as a habitat, plant diversity, etc.
Introduction:
- Volunteers will receive detailed instructions and support from specialists throughout the assignment.
- The introduction to the work will take place on the day. No preparation required.
Support:
- Interesting information about the purpose of the work and various environmental topics will be provided.
- You will be supported by two Parc Ela employees.
Tasks:
- Planting a new hedge
- Fencing the hedge plants against wildlife damage
- Optionally, clearing up cut branches, shrubs and trees and building large piles for various creatures.
- Optionally, pruning branches and shrubs yourself
What you’ll need:
- You enjoy working outdoors.
- You’re physically fit for a day of field work.
- Surefooted.
Note:
- Hiking shoes
- Work clothes, sun/ rain protection
- Backpack with drink and snacks
- Work gloves (if you have them)
- Possible change of clothes and shoes
Punto di ritrovo
Postautohaltestelle Parsonz,
Vischnanca
7464 Parsonz / 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.