Assist with meadow maintenance

NABU Kreisverband Gifhorn e.V.

38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
No German skills required
Once
Volunteering session
  • Wed, 20/05/2026 | 09:00  –  14:00
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  • Climate & Nature Protection
  • Hands-on Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

The orchard and orchid meadows are mowed at different times using small, light equipment. This creates a richly structured vegetation that promotes biodiversity.
The cuttings must then be removed from the areas so that the plants underneath do not suffocate or die. We are very grateful for every helping hand.
In the long term, this will make the meadows more species-rich and provide a valuable source of food for numerous insects over a longer period of time.

Your Tasks

One of the main tasks is to carefully rake the cuttings from the mown areas and move them to the edges. This prevents plants from suffocating under the cuttings and at the same time leaves the area open enough for diverse vegetation to develop. This work is an important part of maintenance in order to maintain and improve the ecological quality of the meadows in the long term.

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity you don't need any German skills.
A basic level of physical fitness is an advantage.

What to bring

Please remember to bring sun protection, work gloves and insect repellent if necessary. We also recommend sturdy, preferably ankle-high shoes and long, robust work clothes.

We will provide all the tools and materials you need for the job. We will also take care of catering during the campaign.

Time required

Once

Important notice

After the event, everyone should check themselves for ticks. In the event of rain, thunderstorms or strong winds, we reserve the right to cancel the event at short notice

Dates

Wed, 20/05/2026
09:00  –  14:00 		12 of 12 booked Add to waiting list

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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.

More about the organisation
38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
No German skills required
Once
Volunteering session
  • Wed, 20/05/2026 | 09:00  –  14:00
Show date
38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
No German skills required
Once
Volunteering session
  • Wed, 20/05/2026 | 09:00  –  14:00
Show date