Pflegeeinsatz im Riedboda-Moor Brambrüesch

The day for young and old! In this WWF maintenance mission for the Riedboda moor on Brambrüesch, the adults actively lend a hand, clearing bushes of growing moor areas, cutting back reeds, creating piles of branches, caring for woody plants and cleaning the area of rubbish. While the adults actively lend a hand, there is a separate programme for the little ones in the morning, where they playfully learn exciting things about the moor habitat and its animal inhabitants from an environmental educator.

This event is aimed at young and old: the adults make a nature outreach and lend a hand. The children learn new things about the moor habitat and its inhabitants from the animal world. Nature-loving parents with their children and sprightly grandparents with their grandchildren – everyone is welcome!

In the course of the extensive renaturation, a remarkable moor has been upgraded in the Riedboden area on Brambrüesch. An attractive moor course with a footbridge and instructive information boards winds its way through the moor world and gives all visitors a fascinating look at life on the moor. The natural attraction on Chur's local mountain par excellence!

The "Riedboda, Brambrüesch" fenland is a network of acidic and alkaline small sedge reeds and wet meadows. The area is the habitat of various specialized animal and plant species. Common toads and grass frogs lay their spawn in the ponds in spring. It is also possible that the grass snake meanders through the area. Various grasshoppers, dragonflies and butterflies occur here. A special butterfly is the high moor fritillary (Boloria aquilonaris[CS2.1]).

Peatlands perform important services for a healthy biosphere, for climate protection and the well-being of us humans. The WWF is not only committed to the preservation of intact peatlands. Farms work hand in hand with WWF volunteers. They help with the maintenance and management of moors and clear bushes of overgrown moor areas. In this way, they contribute to the regeneration of peatland areas.

This event is a collaboration between WWF Graubünden, IG Brambrüesch, Naturefriends Graubünden, the Office for Nature and Environment Graubünden and the municipality of Churwalden.


Program:
We meet at 8:30 a.m. in Chur at the valley station of the Brambrüesch cable car (bus stop 'Chur, Brambrüeschb./Stadthalle'). The train leaves at 8:40 a.m. and takes us up to Chur's local mountain. After a short walk we reach the Riedboda. Holiday guests and locals from Brambrüesch join at 9:00 a.m. directly at the scene.

We are divided into a children's group, which is supervised by nature educator Yvonne Panzer, and an adult group, which is led by WWF mission manager Nicole Ackermann. At noon we all come together again and eat at the barbecue area. Freshly strengthened, the adults who still have energy go back to work and the children go on a journey of discovery through the moor with their parents or grandparents or make their way home individually. At 2:45 p.m. we end the day with a joint snack and return to the Brambrüeschbahn at about 3:00 p.m.


Operations management
Nicole Ackermann, WWF Head of Operations
Mischa Waibel, WWF Head of Operations
Yvonne Panzer, nature educator

Requirements for participation
There are no special requirements for this occasion. We are on flat terrain and there is something for everyone to do or discover. Grandparents, parents and children – everyone is welcome

Catering
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided. Please indicate vegetarian / vegan when registering. Please bring a drink bottle (can be refilled at the fountain), bring your own plate, mug and cutlery.

Takeaway/Equipment
Adults and young people: Good footwear (waterproof mountain boots with good tread), rubber boots (if available), clothing adapted to the weather (recommended: long sleeves, long trousers), sun protection (sunscreen, sun hat), personal medication.

Implementation
If the assignment has to be cancelled, you will be informed by email the day before (Friday, 25 September) at the latest. The event will also take place in unfavorable weather.

Note
If you are a SWICA employee or if you came across this offer via SWICA, please write this down in the comments section when you register. Thank you very much.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.