Green Winter in Geneva 2022/2023

From self-guided educational outdoor activities to creative online workshops, learn more about the environment, encounter local wildlife and explore nature trails for a "green" winter in Geneva.

Exhibitions

Plastic Léman

Until 22 April | Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle

La Montagne en perspective

Until 12 February | Musée d’art et d’histoire

Genève Centre International de botanique

Until 23 December | Bibliothèque des Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève

Le Jeu de l’évolution

Until 22 December | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève

Tout contre la terre

Until 25 June 2023 | Muséum d’histoire naturelle

L'oiseau bleu

Until December 2024 | Palais des Nations, Genève

Conferences, Courses and Guided Excursions

Thematic tour "Thinking about sustainability with the MEG collections"

22, 29 January & 12 February 2023, 14:30 CET | MEG

Les palmiers qui nous protègent

31 January, 12:30 CET | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Basketry Workshop 1 : Gather and Observe

4 February, 10:30 & 13:30 CET | MEG

Cycle: Facing the climate emergency: "Meetings for reflection and action"

5 February, 10:00 CET | MEG

Outdoor Activities

Randonnées pédestres au Salève

Until 22 January 2023, Every Sunday | Association Genevoise des Amis du Salève

There are more than 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.

Games with Trees

Parks in Geneva

Played in a park, this year-round game involves discovering a tree while wearing a blindfold and learning how to tell one tree from another. This activity is part of the “Vivre nos arbes” project promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

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.

Urban Forest and Local Widlife

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.

Biodiversity Trail

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 a vital 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 Anières

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.

Discover Swiss Winter Snowy Sites

My Switzerland

Run Evasion Rhône

11 March Run Evasion Rhône by Raiffeisen

For Families

La roue des éco-défis planétaires

16-18 December | Noël au Jardin Anglais | Muséum d’histoire naturelle, 2050Today, République et Canton de Genève, Ville de Genève, Alternatiba Léman

Brico-recyclage de Noël

17 December | WWF Geneva Panda Club

Loup y es-tu?

1 February| WWF Geneva Panda Club

Forêt enchantée

8 February| WWF Geneva Panda Club

Oiseaux hivernants

11 February| WWF Geneva Panda Club

Animali

11 January – 12 February, 9:00-12:00 CET | La julienne, Maison des arts et de la culture, Plan-les-Ouates

Découverte du Fuligule morillon

5 February | Agenda Nature Embarcadère du Port Noir

Bénévolat à Pro Natura Genève – séance d’informations

9 February | Agenda Nature Bureaux de Pro Natura Genève Chemin de Plonjon 4
1207 Genève

Formation naturaliste – Botanique II

18, 25 February / 1,4,8,18 March / 1,29 April / 6,20 May / 3,17,18 June| Agenda Nature Ferme de la Touvière

Online Workshops

Tree Artworks

Ville de Genève

Rub tree trunks and create works of art. This activity is part of the “Vive nos arbes” project aimed promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Holiday Decorations

Ville de Genève

Create your own natural holiday decorations using twigs, evergreens and pine cones. This activity is part of the “Vive nos arbes” project aimed promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Fragrant Scents

Ville de Genève

Discover unexpected fragrances and woody scents with this sensory activity, part of the “Vive nos arbes” project aimed promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Herbarium

Ville de Genève

Collect pine cones, twigs and evergreens to create your own herbarium. This activity is part of the “Vive nos arbes” project aimed promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Exhibitions

Conferences, Courses and Guided Excursions

Outdoor Activities

For Families

Online Workshops

Cinema and Theater

Online Resources