Nature connects: forest edge maintenance in the remote Valzeiner Valley

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking forests and gorges formed by the Schranggabach. Enjoy the culinary delights prepared by the hostess and nature educator Nicole Ackermann. Let yourself be pampered by the fresh ingredients from their garden and benefit from their extensive knowledge of nature and horticulture. At the same time, you will actively contribute to the promotion of biodiversity in the Valzeiner Valley. Do you feel addressed?

The forest edge maintenance will take place on Saturday, August 16. We are freeing the forest edge area and the planted wild woody plants from beech growth and other competing species and removing the old grids and posts of the Stammschütze. Where necessary, we put up the pressed trees again.

It is possible to arrive in the afternoon/evening of the previous day to slow down and explore the area. Alternatively, you can arrive only for the day of forest edge maintenance and return home after the mission. If you want, you can stay one night after the mission to enjoy a refreshing swim in a secret place, let yourself be carried away by further surprises from Nicole and end the evening in a convivial atmosphere.

"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
Arrival on 15 August: Arrival at 16:43 or 18:43 in Valzeina, church. There you will be picked up by Nicole. Dinner together and evening walk.

Forest edge maintenance on 16 August: Those who arrive on Saturday will be picked up by Nicole at 8:03 a.m. at the church in Valzeina. After a strengthening coffee with the group, we walk to the scene. After a 45-minute walk (ascent approx. 135 m, descent approx. 75 m) we reach the place of operation. Nicole explains the work to us and we get started. In between, there are many opportunities to improve the species knowledge of the native tree and shrub species. We enjoy lunch together on site. Freshly strengthened, it's back to work. After the work is done, you can travel home by bus at 6:04 p.m., or jump into the refreshingly cool water, for those who want to stay longer and spend the night with Nicole.


Operations management
Nicole Ackermann, WWF Head of Operations and Nature Educator

Requirements for participation
Good shoes, surefootedness (we are partly on steep terrain).

Catering
Vegetarian and vegan food from Nicole's garden will be provided. Please indicate vegan / vegetarian / intolerances when registering.
Snacks (afternoon snack and afternoon snack) and lunch will be provided. Please bring enough of your own drinks (min. 2-3 Lt.).
The catering on Saturday will be offered by Nicole.

Takeaway/Equipment
For use: Sturdy mountain boots (above ankle height with good tread), adapted clothing (recommended: long sleeves, long trousers), sun protection (sunscreen, sun hat), rain protection, own drink bottle, if available: work gloves (tools are provided), possibly swimwear, personal medication.
If you are staying overnight: Please bring your own sleeping bag and towels (bed linen and towels can also be purchased on site for CHF 20.00).

Performance
Information about the definitive implementation will be provided by e-mail on Wednesday, August 13 at the latest. The operation only takes place in favorable weather.

Remark
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant.
Arrival on Friday from 17:00 possible.
Simple overnight stay in 1- to 3-bed rooms with shared toilet with Nicole possible, from Friday to Saturday, as well as after the assignment from Saturday to Sunday. Please note when registering, if desired.
Participation is also only possible on the day of the assignment itself.