Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève

Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève

The city’s botanical gardens invite the public to explore their 28-hectare expanse, free of charge, all year long. Visitors can partake in informative guided tours to deepen their understanding of the botanical world, or engage in workshops and activities thoughtfully designed for children.

Chemin de l’Impératrice 1,
1292 Chambésy

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22 May – 30 November

Delve into biodiversity and reflect on our role in its preservation within the heart of the garden. This journey, enhanced by Geneva’s Municipal Biodiversity Strategy, features brief texts displayed on veils designed to educate the public. The program also includes discussion walks, a memory game, and a series of podcasts focused on biodiversity.

Saturday 28 June, 14:00

The Association of Friends of the Geneva Botanical Garden invites you to a unique culinary experience: a tasting of edible tropical plants showcased in their winter garden. This indulgence occurs without harvesting from the garden or the greenhouses dedicated to living collections.

In French.

1 July & 5 August, 13:30

The library team invites you to explore biodiversity with outdoor activities, including games, coloring, storytelling, and readings in the garden. Enjoy books and tales about the plant world, engage in board games, and relish a playful and creative exploration of biodiversity in a relaxed setting. Should the weather not cooperate, activities will continue indoors at the Mediation Space. These events complement the “Our Biodiversity” exhibition at the Botanical Garden.

Wednesday 2 July, 14:00

A Journey Through Our Herbarium and Garden: Immerse yourself in the biodiversity of rare vegetables at a garden developed in partnership with the ProSpeciaRara Foundation. Delve into the wild ancestors preserved in the herbarium and learn about the plant parts we consume. This unique experience uncovers the secrets of plant evolution and selection, allowing you to savor these botanical wonders.

In French.

Wednesday 9 July, 14:00

Discover the surprising origins of your favorite foods and meet the wild ancestors of potatoes, pineapples, and dates. Dive into the captivating history of the plants that make up our daily meals.

In French.

Tuesday 5 August, 13:30

Join us for a creative and entertaining afternoon exploring biodiversity through games, coloring activities, storytelling, and readings under the trees. The library invites you to discover the wonders of the plant world in the garden, alongside cultural mediators. If the weather takes a turn, activities will be held indoors at the Mediation Space. This event complements the “Our Biodiversity” exhibit on display at the Botanical Garden.

In French.

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