22 Sep 2024 – 20 Dec 2024

With the arrival of the Autumn, nature changes its colours and Geneva offers many opportunities to enjoy its landscapes around the lake and its numerous parks. Find suggestions of exhibitions, nature trails, shows, music and festivals for a Green Autumn in Geneva.

Exhibitions and Guided Visits

Vernissage de l'Exposition Instantanés Botanique

24 September 2024 | Bains des Pâquis

Grand Tour

From 30 September 2024 | Bibliothèque de Genève

Albert Zimmermann, un jardinier chef aux multiples facettes

1 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Trésors de l’illustration botanique : XVe – XIXe siècles

3 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Archéologie des fluides | Visite commentée

6 October 2024 | Musée d’art et d’histoire

Vélo | Équilibres en mouvement

Until 13 October 2024 | Musée Rath

Suivons les traces de Jules Favre pour décrire un champignon

15 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Trésors de l’illustration botanique : XVe – XIXe siècles

17 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Coffre-fort des raretés : La banque de semences des CJBG

22 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Les sept merveilles de l'herbier de Genève

27 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Archéologie des fluides

Until 27 October 2024 | Musée d’art et d’histoire

Medusae

1 – 30 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Pâquis

Corallium

1 – 30 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

L’illustration botanique : l’Art au service de la Science

5 November 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Les palmiers : retour d'expédition, du terrain au Jardin

19 November | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Chasse aux animaux

22 and 27 November 2024 | Musée d’art et d’histoire

Flora Incognita

Until 23 November 2024 | Galerie Polomarco

La fabrique de la biodiversité

Until 30 November 2024 | Conservatoire et jardin botaniques

Collector

Until 30 November 2024 | Conservatoire et jardin botaniques

OPUS CARBONE

10 – 20 December 2024 | Palais des Nations

Instantanés Botanique

Until 31 December 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

L'oiseau bleu

Until 31 December 2024 | Palais des Nations

Janus au Bioparc

Until 1 January 2025 | Bioparc Genève

Petites histoires BioDivertissantes

Until 21 June 2025 | Bibliothèque de la Cité

Dialogues insolites

Until 27 June 2025 | Bibliothèque des Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Dialogues insolites

Until 29 November 2025 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

Festivals, Thematic Weeks and Markets

A table !

23 September – 20 October 2024 | Various locations

Bourse aux Vélos d'Uni-Mail

26 September 2024 | Uni-Mail

La ville est à vous

27 – 28 September & 5 – 6 October 2024 | Pâquis & Eaux-Vives

Animatou - Festival international du film d'animation

3 – 12 October 2024 | Various locations

Fête de la Science

4 – 14 October 2024 | Various locations

Edition Automnale du Petit Marché aux Plantes du Jardin Botanique

5-6 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques

Journées Nationales de la Réparation

18 – 19 – 20 October 2024 | L’Arande, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

Festival Salamandre

25- 27 October 2024 | Morges-Beausobre

Fête de la Glace

3 November 2024 | Patinoire des Vernets

RE & UP Cycling Expo

8 – 10 November 2024 | Palexpo Les Automnales

Salon du Vélo et de la Mobilité

8 – 10 November 2024 | Palexpo Les Automnales

54e Bourse aux minéraux de Genève

9 – 10 November 2024 | Société Genevoise de Minéralogie

Les Créatives

12-25 November 2024 | Various locations

Apéritif des Fêtes du Club Suisse de la Presse

16 November 2024 | Domaine de Penthes

Semaine du Climat

19 November – 1 December 2024 | City of Geneva

Fête de l'Escalade

7 – 8 December 2024 | City of Geneva

Conferences and Courses

Les Volcans, Bouillonnants et Imprévisibles

29 September 2024 | Muséum d’Histoire des Sciences

Book Launch : Governing forests

30 September 2024| Geneva Graduate Institute

Cycle: Des rendez-vous pour réfléchir et agir

6 October 2024 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève

Situation d’un oiseau à Genève

8 October 2024 | Collège de Saussure

BiodiverCité

9 October 2024

Week end d’introduction à la permaculture

12 – 13 October 2024 | Berges de Vessy

Les séismes, attention les secousses!

20 October 2024 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

Les coraux, un océan de vie

27 October 2024 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

Biodiversity: case closed?

31 October 2024| Salle Faubourg

Fossils, when animals grow old

3 November 2024 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

La Suisse, terre de guérison

7 November 2024 | Bibliothèque de Genève

"DéLivre-moi tes secrets" avec MARIEMO

9 November 2024| Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

Situation d’un reptile à Genève

12 November 2024| Collège de Saussure

Les minéraux, magie aux mille facettes

17 November 2024 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

Les espèces envahissantes du Léman

23 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Paquis

Formation naturaliste – Mammalogie automne

Until 23 November 2024 | Agenda Nature

Genève sous la glace, frissons garantis!

24 November 2024 | Musée d’histoire des sciences

Conférence avec Aurore Stephant

28 November 2024 | Uni Mail

Journée sans achat

30 November 2024 | Coopérative Soub7

Des rendez-vous pour réfléchir et agir

1 December 2024 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève

Outdoor Activities

La vie de la roselière

22 September 2024 | La Pointe à la Bise

À la découverte du castor !

25 September 2024 | Berges de Vessy

Excursion : Brâme du Cerf

27 September 2024 | Bois de Chancy

Sortie nature : "A vos baies!"

28 September 2024 | Bois de la Bâtie

Excursion : Champignons

28 September, 9 & 13 October 2024 | La Libellule

Old Up, Balade à Vélo

29 September 2024 | Departure from Place des Grottes

Urgences sauvages: les plantes à bobos

29 September 2024 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Excursion : Fruits d'Automne

29 September and 2 October 2024 | La Libellule

Visites guidées du sentier climatique

5 October 2024 | Place de la Rue des Rois

Déguisements en forêt

5 October 2024 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

A la découverte du castor !

6 October 2024 | Berges de Vessy

EuroBirdwatch

6 October 2024 | Bain des Pâquis

Excursion : Affût et traces

11 October 2024 | La Libellule

Traces et indices en forêt

12 October 2024  | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Excursion : Sur le territoire des Loups

12 October 2024 | La Libellule

Grand rallye en famille

13 October 2024 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Marche de l'espoir

13 October 2024 | Quai du Mont Blanc

Où te caches-tu champignon?

13 October 2024 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Balade artistique "ephèmère et durable"

Until 14 October 2024 | Bernex

Excursion : Arbres de nos forêts

16 October 2024 | La Libellule

Les oiseaux migrateurs

19 October 2024 | Marais de Sionnet

Vessy en mouvement!

Until 20 October 2024 | Berges de Vessy

Balade et Ateliers "Trésors d'Automne"

24 October 2024 | Parc des Bastions

Expériences préhistoriques

2 November 2024 | La Libellule

Excursion : Le Rut du Chamois

16 November 2024| La Libellule

Randonnées pédestres gratuites au Salève

Until 28 December 2025 | Association Genevoise des Amis du Salève

Visites théâtralisées

Every Sunday at 11h until April 11 2024| Monument Brunswick

Excursions | La Libellule

La Libellule

La Libellule – excursions nature is a not-for-profit association founded in early 2004 to raise public awareness of nature through two activities: field excursions, mainly in the Geneva region, and a nature center located in the heart of the city. See nature in a different way.

Sentier climatique: un parcours didactique en 11 étapes

Learn about climate change in the 11 stops of the climate path designed by the City of Geneva

Nature - Que faire ?

Dans ma nature

The platform dansmaNature.ch aims to increase public awareness of biodiversity. A collaborative work by the Canton of Geneva and local associations and institutions, the platform brings together all the activities organized in Geneva, including excursions and nature-friendly outings.

Bioparc Genève

Geneva Bioparc

The Bioparc offers a wide range of activities for young and old alike. You can discover animals from near and far, learn more about the biology of species and how to help preserve them, all while having fun. By taking part in these activities, you directly support the Bioparc’s missions of awareness-raising, conservation and zootherapy.

WWF Suisse Sorties Nature

WWF Switzerland

Nature actions, hikes, lectures and training courses for young and old throughout Switzerland. Thanks to WWF Events, you can discover nature from a different angle, see its beauty with new eyes, experience it more intensely and learn more about the careful management of its resources. All offers are accompanied by professionals.

Pro Natura Genève

Pro Natura Genève

Pro Natura is the oldest organization for the protection of nature in Switzerland. Since 1928 in Geneva, it offers various types of activities for both adults and children to cultivate their relationship with nature and to teach how to preserve it.

Parks in Geneva

Parks in Geneva

There are more tham 40,000 trees in Geneva. The educational app of Parcs Genève invites the public to discover around 300 trees on self-guided walks. These trees have particular characteristics that make them essential to the city’s tree heritage.

Walks and Bike Rides in Geneva

Walks and Bike Rides in Geneva

Discover Geneva on foot or by bike thanks to a series of themed circuits.

Balades à vélo dans le Grand Genève

Map of the Bike Rides in Great Geneva

Check out the newly published map of the bike ride itineraries in Geneva and its surrounding area!

Promenade à la rencontre des arbres

Trees-discovering walks

The APP  “Genève en poche” proposes walks around the parks of the city to discover its rich tree heritage.

Nature in the city

Onex

This walking route is composed of 12 terminals, divided between the City, the Parc des Evaux and the southern hillside of the municipality of Onex. With a length of 6km, it allows you to discover different aspects of biodiversity in the city and its green spaces.

Cedar Trees

Genève-Plage to Bout-du-Monde

This walking circuit allows the public to discover a cityscape scattered with cedar trees. There are 3,800 of these trees in Geneva, representing a precious botanical heritage that the city makes an effort to protect.

Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Bois-de-la-Bâtie

An urban forest unique in Geneva, the Bois-de-la-Bâtie is home to a wildlife park offering the public the chance to see native wildlife species. The park contributes to the conservation of heritage species and also uses a forest management approach promoting the natural regeneration of the oak trees.

Birdwatching

Marais de Sionnet Nature Reserve

An ideal location for birdwatching in the canton of Geneva.

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

Located in Cartigny, this nature reserve is rich in biodiversity.

Cycle the Rhône

Teppes of Verbois

This area is ideally located along the Rhône, a real vegetal artery and votal lead for the migratory water birds. This complex of exceptional natural circles on the scale of Geneva and Switzerland is recognized to have national and international importance.

Hike the Rhône

Geneva to La Plaine

Hike from Geneva to La Plaine and see the natural beauty of the Rhône and the Moulin-de-Vert Nature Reserve, as well as the charming villages of Cartigny and Avully.

Nature Walks

Jussy to Asnières

This walking route takes you through one of the most beautiful regions in the Canton of Geneva. Along the way, discover vineyards, mountain views, the lake and, of course, biodiversity with a variety of bird species.

Le sentier des découvertes de Lancy

Lancy

An educational nature train lined with organic wooden totem poles: the Lancy Discovery Trail offers an unexpected idea for a walk on the outskirts of town, combining originality and a bucolic change of scenery.

Cinema, Theater and Music

Le Petit Black Movie

4 September – 15 December 2024 | Les Cinémas du Grütli

Seaspiracy | Film Screening

24 September 2024 | Cinélux

Les Musiciens de l’Espoir

13 October 2024 | Victoria Hall

Pièce de Théâtre Atacama

22 October – 10 November 2024 | Théâtre de la Parfumerie

GIFF - Geneva International Film Festival

1 – 10 November 2024 | Various locations

Je suis un arbre

8 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Minoteries

Filmar en America Latina

15 – 24 November 2024 | Various locations

Des Contes Nature

16 November 2024 | Centre Nature La Libellule

FILMARcito : L'appel de la nature

16 November 2024 | Bibliothèque de la Jonction

Festival International du Film sur les Glaciers

28 November – 1 December 2024 | Maison des arts du Grütli

Worldwide Music Conference 2024

10 December| Palais des Nations

Workshops and DIY

Gardening Workshop

29 September & 13 October 2024 | Jardin de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge

Atelier p'tits détectives Coquilles d’oeuf et poulet

2, 7 & 21 October 2024 | Espace de quartier Le 99, Espace de quartier Eaux-Vives, Espace de quartier Plainpalais

FRC-Ge Repair Café

5 October 2024 | Quartier des Eaux-Vives

Savons au naturel

5 & 12 October 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Atelier La Fresque du Climat

7 October & 9 December 2024 | Espace 3DD

Atelier-formation "Apprendre à fabriquer ses cosmétiques naturels"

8 October – 26 November 2024 | Espace de quartier Eaux-Vives

Oh une feuille !

13 October 2024 | Berges de Vessy

Encres naturelles et initiation au dessin naturaliste

13 October 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Introduction à l'illustration botanique scientifique

13 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Atelier "théâtre et bricolage"

Until 16 October 2024 | Bioparc Genève

Atelier de dessin avec Marcel Barelli

19 October 2024 | Bibliothèque de la Cité

Graines de Curieux !

30 October 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Mini Atelier Fabrication Déodorant & Baume à lèvres

31 October 2024 | Zerowaste Switzerland

Atelier cosmétique naturel pour l'anniversaire de votre enfant

Until 31 October 2024 | Association L’Art du Cosmétique au Naturel

Fabrication de Nichoirs

2 November 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Couleurs d'automne, structures végétales

6 November 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Atelier p’tits chefs : avoir l’air d’une courge

6, 18, 20 November 2024 | Swiss Food Academy

Nos voisins les oiseaux

9 November 2024 |  Bibliothèque de Saint -Jean

Aidons les oiseaux en hiver

9 November 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Fabrication de bougies

10 November 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Atelier virtuel Alimentation & Boissons - SIG

12 November 2024 | Zerowaste Switzerland

Mon beau sapin

13 November 2024 | Conservatoire et Jardins Botaniques

Jeu immersif sur votre alimentation

19 November 2024 | Ludothèque de Saint-Jean

Mission Genève Durable

19 November – 1 December 2024 | Various locations

Plouf ! Des histoires pour se jeter à l'eau

20 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Paquis

Jeu immersif sur l'alimentation

20 November 2024 | La Maison de l’alimentation du territoire de Genève

Safari Circulaire : Au Cœur de la Mode et du Textile Durable à Genève

22 and 30 November 2024 | Place des Bergues & Location TBC

Atelier Medusae

23 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Pâquis

Garderobes

23 & 24 November 2024 | IceBergues,

Initiation à la vannerie

23 & 24 November 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

FRC-Ge Repair Café

24 November | Espace de quartier (Service des Aînés)

Fables de la Forêt avec James White, illustrateur et Jérôme Porchet

27 November 2024 | Bibliothèques municipales de Genève

Plouf ! Des histoires pour se jeter à l'eau

27 November 2024 | Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

Jeu immersif sur l'alimentation

27 November | La Maison de l’alimentation du territoire de Genève

Semaine de climat | Ateliers autour de l'eau

27 – 30 November 2024 | Various locations

Mini Atelier Furoshiki

28 November 2024 | Zerowaste Switzerland

Comment sauver cette plante?

Until the 30 November 2024 | Conservatoire et jardin botaniques

Fabrication d’un duvet en laine

30 November & 1 December 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

FRC-Ge Repair Café

1 December 2024 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Atelier Hôtel à insectes

7 December 2024 | Centre Nature La Libellule

Préparons les fêtes avec la nature!

7 December 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Ma première pochette en feutre

8 December 2024 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Ateliers de Cuisine Bas Carbone

Until 9 December 2024 | Lancy

Ateliers de Bricolage et Théâtre

Until 18 December 2024 | Bioparc

Competitions and Contests

RE:PAS Challenge

7 – 18 October 2024 | Ville de Genève

Nocturne des Evaux

10 October 2024 | Léman Running

7ème édition des Balexert 20km de Genève

3 November 2024 | Association Genève Marathon

46e Course de l'Escalade

7-8 December 2024 | Course de l’Escalade & Ville de Genève

Nature, Documentaries and Series

Restore: Films from the frontiers of hope

United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration | United Nations Environment Programme and Food and Agricultural Organization

Restore Season II: Films from the frontiers of hope

United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration | United Nations Environment Programme and Food and Agricultural Organization

Earth School

TED Ed and United Nations Environment Programme

Our Planet

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, watch the award-winning docuseries Our Planet that WWF and Netflix has made available for free on YouTube.

BiodiverCité

BiodiverCité offers simple, practical video tips to help everyone boost urban biodiversity on a personal scale, contributing to the preservation of our natural environment. Each episode provides guidance on eco-friendly actions, from sustainable swimming practices and birdhouse installation to creating a balcony garden with permaculture techniques.

Online Resources

Locali, a new way to consume!

Locali offers flexible subscriptions to local food, goods, clothing, and mobility services, empowering you to consume better while making the green transition accessible to all.

Consomm'action

Discover the keys to responsible consumption

This guide published by the canton brings together tips to limit the impact of our consumption on our health and that of the planet.

«Bien manger à prix raisonnable»: Mode d’emploi

Eat in a balanced way, taking into account the well-being of farmers and respecting the environment while limiting your expenses? It is quite possible!

Faites le plein de fruits et légumes de saison!

Choose how to consume more sustainably thanks to this seasonal fruit and vegetable calendar.