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NaturAktiv Ausserberg, Upper Valais

NaturAktiv Ausserberg, Upper Valais

Theme Environment
Location Valais
Event format Single Day
  • Overview
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  • Event details
  • Location

About the event

The flora and fauna, as well as the surprisingly Mediterranean character of the landscape in Ausserberg, are unique. The area is characterized by beautiful dry meadows, which are very small-scale and varied, making them some of the most species-rich habitats in Switzerland. However, because these low-yield locations are being farmed less and less, the dry
sites are at risk of becoming overgrown, which will lead to a loss of biodiversity. The environmental project focuses on preserving these dry meadows. This also includes maintaining the pastures, as grazing animals are essential for keeping the areas open. 

The work includes, for example, building a wolf-proof fence, clearing scrub from the dry meadows, maintaining hedges and forest edges, building stone and branch piles, and controlling invasive neophytes.

Schedule

1
09:06 AM Meeting Point at Ausserberg Station, Welcome by the Operations Team

Afterwards, travel by van to the work site, with occasional insights about the region.

2
10:00 AM Coffee and Cake at the Work Site

Information about the special features and philosophy of the Dorna organic farm.

3
10:30 AM Briefing on the day’s tasks.
4
10:45 AM Landscape maintenance work begins.
5
1:00 PM Lunch in the field

Followed by engaging insights into the region’s unique flora and fauna.

6
2:00 PM Continuation of landscape maintenance work.
7
3:30 PM Hike back down to the village.
8
4:00 PM Delicious Zabund (hearty afternoon snack) at a cozy farm tavern, featuring local specialties
9
5:30 PM Departure on foot to the train station.
10
5:45 PM Return journey from Ausserberg.

Event details

Capacity
Minimum participants: 15, Maximum participants: 30
Availability
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Days - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Good to know
Experience - None
Physical Activity - Light
Event condition
Environment - Outdoor
Runs in all weather conditions? - Yes
What to bring
Hiking or trekking boots with good grip and ankle support (essential due to the presence of snakes in the area), depending on the weather: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, rain jacket, and rain pants, sturdy clothing (long trousers) suitable for dirty work; consider bringing clean clothes for the return journey, thick work gloves (if available) for handling thorns and brambles, filled water bottle (refill stations are available), hiking poles (optional, for steep descents)
Languages
German, English

Location

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Description

Start: 9.06 Uhr 

Ort: Treffpunkt am Bahnhof Ausserberg

Anreise und Rückreise: Ausserberg Bahnhof

Sicherheit im Feld - Bitte beachten:

Halten Sie sich an die Anweisungen der Einsatzleitung, führen Sie die Arbeiten sorgfältig aus. Fragen Sie nach, wenn etwas unklar ist.

Bringen Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit keine Personen in Gefahr. Z.B. dürfen keine Steine/Äste bergab geworfen werden, wenn Personen weiter unten im Gelände stehen.

Melden Sie allfällige Verletzungen der Einsatzleitung, die immer mit einer Notfallapotheke ausgerüstet ist.

Informieren Sie die Einsatzleitung, wenn Sie an Allergien, Asthma, Herz-/ Kreislaufproblemen oder anderen Einschränkungen leiden und nehmen Sie Ihre persönlichen Medikamente mit.

Nach dem Einsatz ganzen Körper nach Zecken absuchen. Zecken sofort entfernen, Biss desinfizieren, anzeichnen und beobachten. Bei Krankheitssymptomen unbedingt Arzt aufsuchen.

Was tun bei Notfällen?
Bewahren Sie Ruhe und informieren Sie die Einsatzleitung, welche alle Rettungsmassnahmen veranlasst und die Betroffenen betreut. Den Anweisungen der Einsatzleitung ist Folge zu leisten.

Start
Ausserberg, Switzerland | 09:06
End
Ausserberg, Switzerland | 17:30
Contact Information
Name - naturaktiv@wwf.ch
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