Wednesday 20 May, 14:00

Discover Geneva’s Endangered Plants

Stroll through rocky beds and cultivated plots on a gentle guided walk that brings you close to Geneva’s most threatened native plants. With the gardener Léonie Henry and scientist Daniel Comte, examine the delicate shapes, textures and ecological relationships of rare species, learning about their habitats and the pressures they face. The experience blends attentive observation with scientific insight, offering a quiet, communal rhythm of discovery and a renewed connection to local biodiversity and conservation efforts.

In French.

Chemin de l'Impératrice 1,
1292 Chambésy
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Photo Credit: Jardin Botanique de Genève

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