30 – 31 May

Herboriser le sauvage

Booking Required

Explore the wild plants that thrive between city pavements and walls on guided urban walks led by herbalists and artists. These strolls focus on “weeds” — their names, myths and botanical stories — revealed through close observation of cracks, courtyards and stone ledges. The experience blends sensory field observation, herbarium fragments and imaginative narratives, turning overlooked green pockets into rich landscapes. The pace invites curiosity and shared discovery, connecting participants to the city’s hidden natural worlds.

In French.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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