Fun activities exploring trees

Whether you are on your own, with friends or enjoying some quality time with the family, you are sure to find plenty to enjoy, observe and learn with the selection of activities focusing on trees.

Geneva is home to a plethora of attractive trees, both in the city and the surrounding countryside. They are ideal for organising a wide range of fun and educational activities to be enjoyed alone, with the family or among friends. This section presents a series of exploratory activities calling on your senses, creativity or technical know-how and offering you the chance to see trees in a new light while having fun.

Who are these activities intended for?

They have been designed to offer everyone, be they curious visitors, enthusiasts, hobbyists, artists or budding scientists, the chance to discover – or rediscover – the different treasures to be found in trees.

Liste des activités

Colouring a botanical drawing

Why not try your hand at colouring in a botanical illustration drawn from the treasures of the image library at the Botanical Conservatory and Gardens of the City of Geneva! This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Hélicoptère en papier tournoyant devant des feuilles d'arbres

When the fruit of the maple tree turns into a helicopter

Flying, twirling and travelling like a seed or a helicopter? Learn to make your own paper helicopter using our activity sheet! This activity is proposed as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Recognising a tree with your eyes closed

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

In search of bark rubbings

Take rubbings from tree trunks to create works of art. This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Measuring the height of a tree

Discover how to measure the height of a tree using a pencil. This activity is proposed as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Advice for drawing a tree

Learn to sketch and draw a tree as you see it and develop your observation skills! This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

pots avec l'inscription "Tilleul", petit pot d'huiles essentielles, gousses de vanille et cacahuètes disposés sur un fond jaune

Fragrant trees: discovering natural scents

Fragrant circuit: discover unexpected fragrances and woody scents! This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, intended to promote the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Herbarium of tree leaves

Collect tree leaves to create your very own herbarium! This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Natural decorations for the Christmas tree

Make your own decorations for the Christmas tree, thanks to nature. This activity is organised as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

Autumn leaves origami

Create an original bouquet of roses using recently-fallen autumn leaves! This activity is proposed as part of the “Vive nos arbres” project, aimed at promoting the heritage of Geneva’s trees.

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Article modifié le 26.04.2021 à 16:18

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