Open land management in the Great Moor near Gifhorn
NABU Kreisverband Gifhorn e.V.
38518 Gifhorn, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Thu, 05/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Fri, 13/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Mon, 23/03/2026 | 13:00 – 17:00
- (and 6 more dates)
- Climate & Nature Protection
- Hands-on Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
In our project, we are working together to preserve the Great Moor near Gifhorn. In order to preserve the open landscape and secure the habitat for typical moorland species, it is important to carefully clear the areas of emerging tree growth.
The NABU district association has been committed to the maintenance and development of this unique ecosystem for over forty years. There is a lot to do in a moor with a history of more than two hundred years of peat extraction - but with the support of dedicated volunteers, great things can be achieved.
Your Tasks
Our main task is to preserve the protected heathland in the Great Moor. To do this, we carefully clear the open land areas of growing trees such as birch and pine. At the same time, we provide exciting insights into different areas of the moor to make it possible to experience the special features of this unique ecosystem. In this way, we combine active nature conservation with valuable insights into the moorland landscape.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.
No previous knowledge is necessary.
What to bring
Please remember to wear clothing suitable for the weather, gloves and sturdy shoes. Don't forget rain trousers or leg warmers, and possibly spare trousers for afterwards - as long as we're moving, it won't be cold even if it's wet.
We provide the necessary tools.
We provide the necessary tools.
After the work is done, we'll end the day with a lunch break together and talk about our experiences. There will be sandwiches, cake, coffee and drinks. If you have an allergy or intolerance, please bring something of your own or let us know in good time.
Time required
Once
Important notice
The event will also take place in the event of rain, but will be canceled in the event of an official storm warning.
Please note that there are no toilets on site, but there are at the meeting point.
Please note that there are no toilets on site, but there are at the meeting point.
Dates
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Thu, 05/03/2026
09:00
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14:00
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12 of 12 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Fri, 13/03/2026
09:00
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14:00
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34 of 34 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Mon, 23/03/2026
13:00
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17:00
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8 of 8 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Wed, 08/04/2026
09:00
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14:00
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22 of 22 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Fri, 17/04/2026
09:00
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14:00
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12 of 12 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Wed, 22/04/2026
09:00
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14:00
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54 of 50 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Thu, 07/05/2026
09:00
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14:00
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10 of 10 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Thu, 04/06/2026
09:00
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14:00
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16 of 16 booked | Add to waiting list |
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Tue, 22/09/2026
09:00
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14:00
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50 of 50 booked | Add to waiting list |
NABU Kreisverband Gifhorn e.V.
The NABU Kreisverband Gifhorn e.V. deals for over 40 years voluntarily as well as full-time with various topics on practical nature conservation and environmental education. The honorary office is committed here, apart from the executive committee work, also with the practical conversion of development measures in the Leiferder NSG Viehmoor, it worries about the care of some regional "Streuobstwiesen" (orchards) and grassland areas, also topics such as insect, amphibian, reptile and bat protection are regularly on the agenda. Our office is active together with the volunteers in environmental education at schools and kindergartens and our full-time moor protection team has been implementing various renaturation projects in the NSG Großes Moor for years.
38518 Gifhorn, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Thu, 05/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Fri, 13/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Mon, 23/03/2026 | 13:00 – 17:00
- (and 6 more dates)
38518 Gifhorn, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Thu, 05/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Fri, 13/03/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Mon, 23/03/2026 | 13:00 – 17:00
- (and 6 more dates)