Conservation Volunteering Berlin

Evening Walk at Mauerpark & Humboldthain – After Work Pilgrims

**After Work Pilgrims: Walk with intention.** Berlin is demanding, and the day was long. And somewhere between finishing work and the night, there's a moment where we just need to breathe. That's what After Work Pilgrims is for. We walk together through the city – through parks in the middle of all the concrete – with intention. Just a few kilometres on foot: with silence, a short reflection, and good company. It's more than a walk. But it doesn't feel like it. Duration: approx\. 2 hours \| Distance: 4–7 km \| Free No experience needed. Comfortable shoes recommended. Come as you are. *** 📅 Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM 📍 Mauerpark & Humboldthain (Meeting point: at Gedenkstätte Bernauer Straße, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/mfuaiQRrPDFjtMpBA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mfuaiQRrPDFjtMpBA)) 📩 You’re welcome to join our [WhatsApp group](https://www.alexander-steinfeldt.de/hikes/berlin-pilgrims/) for updates and connection before the hike. 🧭 Pilgrim Guide Alex (Mail alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com or WhatsApp +49 157 57652601)

Politischer Diskurs - Berliner CDU Fördermittelaffaire

Der politische Diskurs ist für alle diejenigen, die politische und gesellschaftliche Themen verfolgen und sich gerne darüber austauschen wollen. Wir alle wissen, dass der Vorteil einer Demokratie gegenüber autoritären Systemen darin besteht, dass Meinungen geäußert und Kritik geübt werden kann - so let's do this! Jedesmal steht ein neues, eher generelles Thema im Zentrum, über das wir uns respektvoll austauschen wollen. Im kommenden Abend geht es um die Fördermittelaffaire der Berliner CDU. Da es sich um ein komplexeres Thema handelt, werde ich ich die Thematik über eine Präsentation aufbereiten, so dass wir alle auf dem selben Wissensstand sind. Anschließend Diskussion mit Getränken und Snacks. Interessante Informationsquellen für: [Nationale_Politik](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/podcast-106.html), [News_aus_Wirtschaft](https://open.spotify.com/show/0MqROiCw2Vl0aVqxWdPjRC?si=dioN4162TqytZm210rXpYw), [Internationale_Nachrichten](https://ground.news/) **WhatsApp Gruppenchat**: Regt dich ein Politiker / eine Argumentationslinie auf? Hast du einen Podcast gehört, den du unbedingt teilen und mit anderen besprechen willst? Möchtest du aktiv bei der Themenwahl unserer Diskussionsabende teilnehmen? Es gibt eine Whatsappgruppe. Sprich mich gerne auf einem Event an, dann füge ich dich hinzu. Wir freuen uns auf deine Ansichten! Foto: Maurizio Gambarini / Rotary International / IMAGO

Nature Journaling for Birdwatchers: Summer Series

Nature Journaling is designed to teach you how to turn your field observations into confident drawings. The course leads you from basics of gesture drawing that allows you to express bird movement, through proportions to layout and composition, providing you with everything you need to keep a personal birdwatching journal – instead of just filling up pre-printed pages. *Curious?* Have a look here: [maxmartiskova.com/sketching-for-birdwatchers](http://maxmartiskova.com/sketching-for-birdwatchers) **What will we focus on?** 06.06. Observation Skillset 13.06. Gesture Drawing & Geometry 20.06. Light and Shadow in Observation 27.06. Colour Use & Field Techniques 04.07. Layout & Composition for Storytelling 11.07. Visual Coding 18.07. Lettering & Writing (Extra): Field Session – this is a voluntary and free field trip, organised based on participants’ availability and interest Everyone is welcome to join the field session, regardless of how many workshop classes they attended. The aim is simply to come together, share knowledge, and practice the skills developed throughout the workshop. **Material:** * All drawing material is provided. * Sketchbooks should be purchased before the course by the participants! Please bring a minimum A5 landscape/portrait sketchbook with hard-cover binding. **Booking: [Please book here directly with Maximiliána Martišková.](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maxmartiskova/2150834)** * Loyalty discount: While each session has to be booked individually, those who choose to attend regularly receive loyalty pricing as a thank-you for the last couple of classes in the workshop series. * The sessions take place indoors in the studio of Kunstraum Heartspace. * You can join single sessions, or all together.

Terrible Beachvolleyball

Do you want to play Beach Volleyball, just for fun? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed game and maybe a drink after? Then Terrible Beach Volleyball is for you! (and it´s free!) NOT SUITABLE for competitive players - we just want to have fun with no pressure. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/ Club members of the lousy & Lazy SC will have priority on the waiting list.

Evening Walk at Volkspark Friedrichshain – After Work Pilgrims

**After Work Pilgrims: Walk with intention.** Berlin is demanding, and the day was long. And somewhere between finishing work and the night, there's a moment where we just need to breathe. That's what After Work Pilgrims is for. We walk together through the city – through parks in the middle of all the concrete – with intention. Just a few kilometres on foot: with silence, a short reflection, and good company. It's more than a walk. But it doesn't feel like it. Duration: approx\. 2 hours \| Distance: 4–7 km \| Free No experience needed. Comfortable shoes recommended. Come as you are. *** 📅 Wed, June 10, 6:00 PM 📍 Volkspark Friedrichshain (Meeting point: Märchenbrunnen, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2wjNfWTYjCEnWS3c8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2wjNfWTYjCEnWS3c8)) 📩 You’re welcome to join our [WhatsApp group](https://www.alexander-steinfeldt.de/hikes/berlin-pilgrims/) for updates and connection before the hike. 🧭 Pilgrim Guide Alex (Mail alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com or WhatsApp +49 157 57652601)

Chill Volley @ Beach61 ☀️🌳

**18:00!** Join us for chill outdoor beach volley! 🏐 ☀️ 🏖️ 🍻 This event is for everyone who enjoys chill games and is not a *complete* beginner (A1.5+). We play 3v3 (or 4v4) with beach rules. There are no trainers at this event. Register via [the simultaneous event](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-volley/events/) for higher-level 2v2 matches (F1+). After playing, you can join us for socials with drinks and snacks at the bar area. We often play a social deduction game, which you're also welcome to join. It's recommended that you come 10 minutes early so you have time to change and find the fields. If it is your first time, 15 minutes might be even better. You can join whatever court you like and move between courts during the event. We self-organize, so once you finish a game, you can start a rematch, mix with another court, or take a break as you see fit. Upon arrival, join the warmup happening on one of the courts. Join our WhatsApp community via [https://volley.berlin/61](https://volley.berlin/61) Follow us on Insta at [https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball](https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball) **Rules**: Do not join if you have an infectious disease. **Venue**: We play at [Beach 61](https://beach61.de/). There are toilets and showers, but no lockers. There is a bar that sells drinks and snacks. **Payment**: You pay in advance via Meetup. Payment via PayPal or Urban Sports Club is not possible. **Refunds**: The venue does not provide refunds. Thus, we cannot refund you either, even in cases where the event is canceled due to bad weather. If you know you can't make it in advance, you can try selling your spot to someone else via WhatsApp or the comment section. You get a full refund if the event gets canceled due to poor attendance. Pictures might be taken and shared publicly, such as on Meetup or Instagram. You can opt out by letting the organizer know you do not wish to be photographed. By RSVP'ing to this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: Participation in this volleyball event is at your own risk. The organizer is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. You are aware of the inherent risks involved in park volleyball and voluntarily assume these risks. You agree to hold the organizer harmless from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your participation, including any medical costs. Share anonymous feedback with the organizer via [https://www.admonymous.co/entropy](https://www.admonymous.co/entropy)

Day trip to Hahnenklee - Goslar.

How to make a Butterfly Garden? Theorical and Practical Workshop

Join us in our upcoming workshop about butterflies gardens! Saturday 30/05/2026 we will give a workshop in our Butterfly Garden, where we will get a bit deeper in to learn how these gardens are important, how we can make it, the basics things we need to know to start one at home. We will have a theorical part and a small practical part, where we are going to plant more plants and. you are going to sow some seeds to take home! Everyone is welcome! The workshop will be run in English, but if someone needs translation please let me know in advance, I can speak also Spanish, but for other languages please send me a message in advance. Location: Dammweg 216, 12057, Berlin This workshop is part of the big Nature Festival in Berlin called: Langer Tag der StadtNatur, so please you must register in this link: [https://www.langertagderstadtnatur.de/angebote/details/8689?fbclid=PAT01DUAReqlJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadUr-DJsT0P-djLgZwf2MI_wKNUKDPS923DBA6tev3UDxQKI9G3wvndZGD6ww_aem_muDmSXAohyzrWVKC24PDkA](https://www.langertagderstadtnatur.de/angebote/details/8689?fbclid=PAT01DUAReqlJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadUr-DJsT0P-djLgZwf2MI_wKNUKDPS923DBA6tev3UDxQKI9G3wvndZGD6ww_aem_muDmSXAohyzrWVKC24PDkA) This is a project with the support of IUCN Save Our Species, co-founded by the European Union. And in case you registered and then you are not able to come, please let us know, so we can receive more people. Hope to see you there :) Warmly, Mercedes 💚

June Soothing Sketching Session at The Greens 🌿☕️

***Goal*** Join us for our monthly indoor sketching session at The Greens Café. Let's enjoy some quiet and contemplative drawing time together and let's get to know each other better and share thoughts on creative process and more 🌿 ***Schedule*** 10:00 - Arrival and chitchats 10:20 - Warm-up games 10:50 - Free sketching 11:45 - Share your work and thoughts

Full-Moon Night Hike - Grünau - 12 Kms

**Route:** [Link](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2917447253?ref=aso&share_token=amf5alFlwJN9N2GuMeFReHf6hegHFzQYw852oQocuX4qrT6QB1) **Walking Speed:** ~4 km/hr **Highlights:** Moonlight, Star Gazing, Calm Waterfront, Night Wildlife sounds. **Gears to bring:** - Reflective strip, Headlamp or Flashlight - Whistle - Charged phone - Full sleeve clothes, light jacket - Mosquito spray (most important) - Water **General Notes:** Participants with past no-shows or unexplained cancellations on the event day will be deprioritized, and only confirmed RSVP may join the hike. Regular group hikers as well as hikers who express genuine intend and commitment, could be given priority on the waiting list. Please make every effort to be on time. I'm not a professional guide and according to Meetup rules not liable for anyone's safety. If you can't make it, please be respectful enough to update your confirmation of participation in a timely manner to give those in waiting list a fair chance to prepare.

Lasst uns IM PARK treffen und Deutsch sprechen

📢 WICHTIG 📢 Diesmal organisieren wir das Treffen draußen, im Tilla-Durieux-Park gegenüber The Playce in Potsdamer Platz. Wir sitzen auf dem Gras, wo der Boden flach ist. Wenn möglich bring bitte Picknickdecken mit.

Fairytale Forest: Hike through the Mystical Landscape of Briesetal

***Discover the mystical sunken birch forest, the valley and its unspoilt nature while hiking along river Briese.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/briesetal-fairytale-forest-30may2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/briesetal-fairytale-forest-30may2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** The Briesetal is one of Brandenburgs most scenic valleys, formed by river Briese. The quiet nature preservation area is home to mischievous beavers whose dams created a sunken birch forest. The valley is still dominated by unspoilt nature, seemingly untouched by humans. It's only a 40 minute train ride north of Berlin, making it the perfect day trip getaway from the city's hustling. Following the meandering river we traverse the mystical forest, walk on wooden planks through moors and marshes and explore natural habitats and endemic wildlife. On this hike, immerse yourself into nature’s wonder! Have you ever observed the tiny details of the outdoors? Such as the intricate veins on the back of a leaf? Or the delicate edges of flowers’ petals? Or the movement of a cheeky squirrel? On this walk, you will have the chance to truly connect with the natural world around you. No experience or preparation is needed, just your curiosity. You will be guided through every step of the way. **TRIP DETAILS** **Meeting Location and Time:** * **Option A:** Meeting in Gesundbrunnen Train Station[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iY2oByrR3WkwoNQJ7 "https://maps.app.goo.gl/iY2oByrR3WkwoNQJ7")at 9:30 am * **Option B:** Meeting outside Zühlsdorf Train Station at 11:00 am **Finishing Location and Time:** Borgsdorf Train Station (S-Bahn) at 5:30pm **Hiking Distance:** 13 km walking, 7 hours from start to closing, multiple break times **Hiking Difficulty:** Easy – Walking on marked paths / dirt roads, mostly flat terrain, relaxed pace **Kid Friendly:** Yes **Pet Friendly:** Yes **What is included?** * Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration. * Guided hike. * Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pictures and videos from the trip. * Access to a WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants. **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)