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.
Discovering mushrooms in the botanical garden.
Did you know that the garden is home to a vast array of fungi, crucial yet often overlooked? These organisms, found everywhere in our daily lives and essential for decomposing organic matter, are not plants and are actually closer to animals. During this tour, you’ll explore the autumn species on display, learn to identify and differentiate them, and understand their crucial role in ecosystems. It’s a captivating deep dive into a hidden but indispensable world!
Explore our unique collection of carnivorous plants inside our small cool greenhouses. Discover rare species like Roridulas, Genliseas, and Cephalotus, and learn how to identify and grow them at home. Our gardener will provide valuable tips to meet their specific care needs, and you’ll even have the chance to touch these fascinating plants.
Explore over 300 species of alpine plants cultivated in the Botanical Garden. Within the rock garden nursery, our gardeners propagate these plants, and our horticulturist will guide you through this unique setting with archival and contemporary photographs. It’s an opportunity to discuss the cultivation of alpine plants, the substrates used, and the impact of climate change on alpine flora.
Discover the fascinating history of plant evolution and their adaptation to various terrestrial ecosystems. This tactile and descriptive tour, designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired or blind, highlights major plant innovations and their influence on the distribution of plant species across the globe.
Immerse yourself in Alexander von Humboldt’s expedition to America and explore how our herbarium sheds light on the challenges of climate change. This guided tour highlights the crucial connection between climate and vegetation unveiled by Humboldt and underscores the significance of our collections in confronting this global issue.
In French.
Explore the captivating journey of a palm seed, harvested in Ghana and meticulously cultivated in the greenhouses of Pregny, through the immersive and multidisciplinary project Multipalms.
In French.
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