Support the removal of invasive species in the Viehmoor nature reserve near Leiferde
NABU Kreisverband Gifhorn e.V.
38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Mon, 08/06/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
- Climate & Nature Protection
- Hands-on Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
Preliminary information: This engagement was booked exclusively by a Volkswagen team with the Volkswagen team event fund "Gemeinsam Engagiert" as part of the Role Model Program. It is therefore protected by a project code. If you are also interested in a team event, you can find all the information here.
In our project, we are working together to preserve the cattle moor near Leiferde. In order to preserve the open landscape and secure the habitat for typical moorland species, it is important to rid the areas of invasive plants.
Together with the volunteers, the aim is to protect the areas and preserve the habitat.
In our project, we are working together to preserve the cattle moor near Leiferde. In order to preserve the open landscape and secure the habitat for typical moorland species, it is important to rid the areas of invasive plants.
Together with the volunteers, the aim is to protect the areas and preserve the habitat.
Your Tasks
Our main task is to preserve the protected heathland in the Viehmoor. To do this, we carefully clear the areas of invasive species, especially balsam. Most of the work is done by hand.
At the same time, we provide exciting insights into different areas of the moor to allow visitors to experience the special features of this unique ecosystem. In this way, we combine active nature conservation with valuable knowledge about the moorland landscape.
At the same time, we provide exciting insights into different areas of the moor to allow visitors to experience the special features of this unique ecosystem. In this way, we combine active nature conservation with valuable knowledge about 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, possibly rubber boots. Don't forget rain trousers or leg warmers and a spare pair of trousers for afterwards - as long as we are moving, it won't be cold even if it gets wet.
Please also bring insect repellent and a hat for the day.
We provide the necessary tools.
Please also bring insect repellent and a hat for the day.
We provide the necessary tools.
After the work is done, we will 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.
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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.
38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Mon, 08/06/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00
38542 Leiferde, Niedersachsen
Medium German skills
Once
Volunteering session
- Mon, 08/06/2026 | 09:00 – 14:00