NatureActive Lower Engadine, Tarasp
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.
Program
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.
11:00 AM Environmental fieldwork
Maintenance of a nationally significant flat moor under the guidance of Thomas Niederhauser and other local farmers.
12:30 PM Lunch in the field with farm-fresh products
1:15 PM Continuation of environmental fieldwork
3:45 PM Hike to the organic farm of Babs and Thomy Niederhauser
4:15 PM Closing meal of the day: a homemade dish prepared with local Engadin products
5:10 PM Walk to the bus stop
5:18 PM Return journey to Scuol train station
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Morning snack (Znüni), lunch with farm products, and afternoon snack (Zvieri) featuring local Engadin products are included.
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Start Time: 10:45 AM
Meeting Point: Tarasp – Villa Maria
Field Safety – Please Note:
- Follow all instructions from the field supervisors and carry out tasks with care. Ask for clarification if anything is unclear.
- Ensure your work does not pose a risk to others. For example, do not throw stones or branches downhill if people are present below.
- Report any injuries to the supervisor, who will be equipped with a first aid kit.
- Inform the supervisor if you have allergies, asthma, cardiovascular issues, or other medical conditions, and be sure to carry your personal medications with you.
- After the activity, thoroughly check your body for ticks. Remove any ticks immediately, disinfect the bite area, mark and monitor it. Consult a doctor if symptoms of illness occur.
What to Do in Case of Emergencies
Remain calm and inform the field supervisor, who will initiate all necessary rescue measures and provide care for those affected. All instructions given by the supervisor must be followed.
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