Wednesday 3 June, 14:00

Urban Birdwatching Walk

Stroll through urban streets and riverside corridors, ears tuned to the calls of migrating birds. This gentle walk traces the hidden lines of avian movement across cityscapes, passing green pockets, channels of water and tree-lined streets. Participants move at an attentive pace, listening, spotting and sharing discoveries with a curious, communal energy. The experience blends nature literacy with slow exploration, accessible to all fitness levels and offering a new way to perceive urban life through the presence of birds.

Passage de Saint-François 4,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: RAFRAF
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