Promotion of biodiversity in Dänikon

Duration:

• Saturday, 29 November 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Second date: Saturday, 6 December 2025 – registration link

Location:

• Meeting point: Town hall, Oberdorfstrasse 1, 8114 Dänikon
• Volunteering location: Unterer Müliweiher, Oberdorfstrasse 22, 8114 Dänikon

How it will work:

• 9:00 a.m. Welcome at the meeting point, short walk to the site
• 9:15 a.m. Introduction to the tasks, followed by gathering wood for brush piles in the community forest and collecting stones – both large and small – from various stone piles belonging to local farmers.
• 12:00 noon Lunch break
• 1:00 p.m. Resumption of tasks
• 3:00 p.m. End of assignment

Introduction:

Introduction on site, no prior knowledge required

Support:

On-site, knowledgeable members of the association will also be present and available for questions.

Tasks:

• Collect stones from the stone piles of neighboring farmers
• Collect branches in the forest
• Dig holes for various small structures

What you'll need:

• No specific knowledge required
• Able to use a pick, shovel, hand saw, pruning shears
• Fit for physical work such as digging and possibly lifting larger stones (up to 20 kg)

Note:

Equipment:

• Closed shoes with sturdy soles and high uppers (hiking/trekking shoes)
• Weather-appropriate clothing suitable for the task at hand 
• Gardening/work gloves (can also be borrowed)
• Catering will be provided by the association