Maintenance work on orchard and orchid meadow

Orchard meadows are part of our cultural heritage and can be a valuable habitat. However, they also need to be managed. As it is often no longer possible to under-manage the area with animals, at least some areas need to be mowed and cleared. We are looking for small teams of 10 to 20 people who would like to lend a hand.
We would like to carry out the work in mid-June and again in mid-September. We would be happy to carry out the work during the week, or at the weekend if planned well in advance. The work takes between four and five hours. The area is in Meine.

We would also like to mow and clear sections of our orchid meadow. Here 10 to 15 people can support us well. Depending on the size of the group, we need a time frame of three to five hours. A smaller project takes place regularly in May, the large mowing takes place at the end of September or in October with the complete clearing of the area. The meeting point is in Klein Vollbüttel.

Using hay rakes and pitchforks, we rake up the cuttings, place them in wheelbarrows and remove them from the area or deposit them elsewhere as valuable mulch or habitat for snakes and lizards.

All helpers should be fit and healthy. However, everyone can organize their work according to their abilities.

The campaigns take place in May, June, September and October each year.

Sturdy shoes and well-fitting gloves are required. Work safety should be ensured to protect everyone; we will clarify what needs to be taken into account on site.