2-Tages-Einsatz in der schönen Val Lumnezia - Pflege mit uns eine Lärchenweide

Together with local farmers Chantal and Rico, we are clearing bushes from an alpine larch pasture in the beautiful Val Lumnezia. We need reinforcements for this. Will you help with this two-day mission?

In a convivial atmosphere, we clear an ingrown willow above Surcasti. With our commitment, we are contributing to the promotion of biodiversity by enabling Chantal and Rico to use the area for grazing. This keeps the pasture open and species-rich – a valuable habitat for numerous plants and animals. At the same time, we gain exciting insights into the challenges of mountain agriculture and life in Surcasti.

The operation takes place from Friday to Saturday and thus lasts two days. Accommodation will be taken care of.

"Nature connects" is a participatory project with which the WWF promotes biodiversity in our cultural landscape. For nature, for agriculture, for society: Farmers work hand in hand with WWF volunteers: they plant hedges and orchards together, maintain meadows and pastures, install nesting boxes and fight neophytes.


Program
We meet at the bus stop 'Uors, vitg. Welcome by the head of operations and the farmers Chantal and Rico Derungs. Together we drive to the site, where Rico and Chantal explain the work to us. Together we get to work. When the weather is nice, we enjoy our well-deserved lunch together in the sun. There is a barbecue area nearby where we can have a barbecue.

Freshly strengthened, it's back to work. After completing the work, we get an insight into the organic farm of the Derungs family and can learn more about the history of Surcasti and the surrounding area on the village circular trail. After that, we call it a day.

The next morning we start the second day refreshed and continue with our care work. Before we go home, we enjoy lunch together and let the day come to an end.


Operations management
Flurina Schloeth, WWF Head of Operations

Requirements for participation
We are on flat and steep terrain, which is why there is something for everyone to do or discover.
Grandparents, parents and children – everyone is welcome 😊
Good footwear is recommended.

Catering
Catering will be provided. Please indicate vegan / vegetarian when registering.
Please bring enough of your own drinks (min. 2-3 Lt.).

Takeaway/Equipment
Work clothes (long trousers), good footwear (sturdy mountain boots above ankle height with good tread), sun or rain protection, sufficient drinks if available: work gloves (tools are provided), personal medication.
Overnight stay: sleeping bag, finches, shower towel, personal hygiene items

Overnight stay
Accommodation will be provided.

Implementation
Information about the definitive implementation will be provided by e-mail no later than the day before (Thursday, 8 April). The operation also takes place in unfavorable weather.

Note
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant.