Who we are. What we do. And why.

all about patron

Nature is our origin, our home. A place of tranquillity and the most powerful source of inspiration and creative energy. Together, we want to give something in return.

PATRON IS A COMMUNITY.

That is passionate about nature, committed to its protection and motivates others to join in. We strive for a future in which everyone awakens the patron (guardian) in them and takes action for nature conservation.

We inspire outdoor enthusiasts and institutions to take responsibility for nature and provide them with the resources they need to take action themselves.

Through activating events (ACT), hands-on workshops (EDUCATE) and eco-friendly equipment as well as targeted communication (CREATE), we raise awareness for nature conservation, enable sustainable action, invite exchange and encourage community - because every action counts.

"Always aim to leave this world better than how you found it."

Fabian

OUR FUNDAMENT.

Is and remains our association's statutes.

As a non-profit organisation, we strictly ensure that we only work in areas that serve the purpose of our association. We have summarised these areas in our articles of association. Our organisational structure and the most important processes of the association's work are also set out in the articles of association. It is probably the most important document for us, and we don't want to withhold it from you!

Take a look at our articles of association.

#youarepatron

BECOME PART OF THE PATRON MOVEMENT.

How? Quite simply!

PATRON Faces

  • Christian "Voggy" Böhm

    Chairman, Chief of operations & wildlife
    @voggy_

    Everyone is enthusiastic about something, and only those who are enthusiastic are prepared to take on responsibility.

  • Fabian Birker

    Chairman & Master of Patron finances
    @Bikepackingboy

    Always aim to leave this world better than how you found it.

  • Laura Schmidt

    Chairwoman

    Together we can achieve a lot.

  • Martina Mayer

    CleanUP Management - Lead & Cooperations

    Every strong tree was once a small plant and every great action begins with a small gesture.

  • Anna Hühner

    CleanUP Management - Infrastructure & Member Care
    @anna_huehnchen

    Each and every one of us can achieve a lot - but together as one, we can achieve even more!

  • Robin Corbach

    CleanUP Management - Marketing & Events
    @likethebird.robin

    Nature is our home. Let's preserve it.

  • Annika Zeiler

    Working student - Marketing & Content Creation
    @tealandtides

    Our decisions shape the future of our planet. Every conscious step towards environmental protection is an act of hope and care.

  • Konstantin Dehlinger

    Workshop Management - Lead

    Patron stands for safe and environmentally friendly outdoor sports.

  • Anna Gauges

    Workshop Management - Young PATRON

    We only have this one world and we have to start changing something so that the beauty lasts.

  • Martin "Mörtel" Säckl

    Patron Co-founder

    It is our nature.

  • Raphael Vogler

    Patron Co-Founder

    Patron stands for a reflective relationship with nature and a conscious use of our resources.

ROOTS.

Perhaps you have already discovered it, the Patron snack box. We are often asked how the ‘Patron’ is connected to our association. The answer is quite simple: Our roots lie in the young GbR - Patron Plasticfree Peaks. 

Martin and Raphael developed the Patron back in 2018 and immediately won the Allgäu Founder's Award. The following year, they organised the Allgäu Alps CleanUP Days for the first time - with great success. This voluntary part of their work quickly developed to such an extent that other supporters joined them and a single event became an entire CleanUP Tour. By now it was clear that a meaningful organisational structure was needed. So in 2021, our PATRON association was founded, making it possible for anyone to take on an active role and become part of the #plasticfreepeaks movement. 

partner & friends.

Patron Plasticfree Peaks GbR still supports our work today. For every product purchased in the online shop, €1 is donated to the non-profit organisation and thus finances the organisation and further work around the CleanUP Days and workshops. 

to the shop.

News, News, News.

  • Let's CleanUP Munich!

    On Saturday 23 May, we’re heading to Munich and would love for you to join us at the Urban CleanUP Walk & Workshop presented by MERRELL. Join us in clearing rubbish from urban green spaces, find out more about how long it takes for waste to decompose, try out MERRELL shoes and meet like-minded people. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

    SignUP now!

  • Forest excursion & CleanUP

    We have teamed up with the Bergwald Offensive for National Forest Clean-up Day (21 March). Join us, learn more about mountain forests and help rid nature of litter.

    Sign up

  • CleanUP in Kempten

    We are joining the Festival of Futures and will be leading a CleanUP on Mariaberg on Friday, 15 May, starting at 3 p.m., followed by a workshop. Come along, take action and learn something new.

    SignUP.

  • CleanUP Wrapped 2025

    2025 was another wonderful success. A total of over 16,000 people set out to clear 5,770 kilometres of litter. We thank all participants, partners and sponsors. Here's to 2026.

    About CleanUP

  • PATRON Safety Days

    Better safe than sorry. You should attend an avalanche course regularly, ideally a refresher course every few years to consolidate your knowledge. That's where our Safety Days come in handy: 16-17 January 2026 in Pfronten.

    Sign up for Safety

  • Purpose Products

    In addition to the support we receive from GbR Patron Plasticfree Peaks, Berg.Kette has now also joined in to support us with a contribution. With a discount for our association members and an exclusive collaboration with the Bergdoktor, Hans Sigl.

    Check out.

  • Challenge: Waste-free Allgäu 2025

    This year, Bosch BKK & DMG MORI are once again calling for participation in the Waste-Free Allgäu Challenge. School classes, club groups, companies and many more can get involved from 26 September to 12 October 2025 and thus contribute to the challenge and a cleaner environment.

    Info & registration

  • South Tyrol CleanUP Days

    Our fifth tour stop takes us to beautiful South Tyrol. For the third time, we are organising the large-scale litter collection campaign together with our partners. We will be cleaning up in 13 destinations. You can also pick up your free CleanUP kit there. What are you waiting for?

    Info & registration

  • Allgäu CleanUP Days

    It's time to give something back to nature! From 4 to 13 July, you can pick up a free CleanUP Kit in the Allgäu and the Kleinwalsertal and set off to rid nature of waste. Now it's up to you!

    Info & registration

  • Lake Constance CleanUP Days

    From 23 to 29 June 2025, the Lake Constance CleanUP Days will take place for the fourth time. This year, for the first time, we are also calling on people on the Austrian side to help clean up the natural environment. Thanks to our new partner: Bodensee Vorarlberg Tourismus. Where will you be cleaning up?

    Info & registration

  • A microadventure by bike

    Together with POW France & EVOC Sports, we have organised our first bikepacking workshop. From 30.04.-03.05. we will be travelling from Strasbourg to Feldberg. And in between, there will be talks, films and exchanges. Will you be joining us?

    Reserve a spot!

  • #patronconcert in Lindau

    Let's meet at Club Vaudeville on Friday, 27 June, to celebrate the joint success of the Lake Constance CleanUP Days! With GUACAYO + JPson, we have the right bands on stage! The presale has started!

    Advance ticket sales

  • Black Forest CleanUP Days

    5th anniversary in the Black Forest! Let's clean up the Black Forest during the Black Forest CleanUP Days (25.04.-04.05.). Shhh, thanks to POW France, something is also going to happen in France this year. Are you in?

    Info & registration

  • Garda Trentino CleanUP Days

    From 10-13 April 2025, we will be going to the northernmost province of Lake Garda for the second time. Will you be there to take part? To help keep the region as beautiful as it is. Register or join a guided CleanUP – the programme will be online soon.

    Info & registration

  • PATRON is a community

    that is passionate about nature, committed to its protection and motivates others to join in. We strive for a future in which everyone awakens the patron (guardian) in them and takes action for nature conservation.

    Vision & Mission

  • PATRON CleanUP Tour

    ...is entering its fifth round. The dates and tour stops for 2025 have been finalised and we are looking forward to kicking off in Garda Trentino in mid-April. Are you in?

    Tour stops at a glance