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NatureActive Lower Engadine, Tarasp

NatureActive Lower Engadine, Tarasp

Theme Environment
Location Graubünden
Event format Single Day
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About the event

Hardly any other castle complex in our country dominates the landscape as strikingly as the imposing Tarasp Castle. Built on a rock a hundred meters high, the fortress has been watching over the hamlets at the foot of the castle hill since at least the 11th century.
The traditional cultural landscape around Tarasp is characterized by valuable dry meadows, hedges, and larch forests that turn golden in autumn. The moor lake "Lai Nair" is also beautiful. Many endangered species find their habitat in this richly structured and extremely species-rich landscape.
The beautiful dry meadows and pastures in Tarasp are among the most species-rich habitats in Switzerland. Extensive agriculture, practiced for many centuries, is necessary to maintain their well-established ecological balance. Because they are less frequently farmed in less productive areas, more and more dry sites are becoming overgrown, leading to a loss of biodiversity.
During the WWF NaturAktiv assignment, the focus is on maintaining a flat moor or, depending on the weather, a dry pasture. You will learn about everyday agricultural work, expand your knowledge of ecological relationships, enhance important habitats for endangered species, and thus make an important contribution to the preservation of this valuable cultural landscape.

Schedule

1
10:45 AM Welcome coffee

Followed by a hike to the work site, with fascinating information on the unique natural and cultural landscape surrounding Lai Nair, local biodiversity, and alpine farming.

2
11:00 AM Environmental fieldwork

Maintenance of a nationally significant flat moor under the guidance of Thomas Niederhauser and other local farmers.

3
12:30 PM Lunch in the field with farm-fresh products
4
1:15 PM Continuation of environmental fieldwork
5
3:45 PM Hike to the organic farm of Babs and Thomy Niederhauser
6
4:15 PM Closing meal of the day: a homemade dish prepared with local Engadin products
7
5:10 PM Walk to the bus stop
8
5:18 PM Return journey to Scuol train station

Event details

Capacity
Minimum participants: 10, Maximum participants: 30
Availability
Seasons - 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 that cover the ankle, work gloves (some pairs are available for loan), depending on the weather: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, or rain gear, durable outdoor clothing (consider bringing a spare t-shirt), filled water bottle
Languages
German

Location

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Description

Start:  10:45 Uhr 

Ort: Treffpunkt Tarasp-Villa Maria

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
Tarasp Villa Maria 7552 Scuol, Switzerland | 10:45
End
Tarasp Villa Maria 7552 Scuol, Switzerland | 17:18
Contact Information
Name - naturaktiv@wwf.ch
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