Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Museum of Natural History, a wealth of free activities

Come and celebrate nature and its inhabitants at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, for the Fête de la Nature 2024. On May 25 and 26, a whole host of activities will be organized for the whole family, all free of charge!

On the program: meetings, workshops, tours, shows and a host of other events to celebrate biodiversity .

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle has been a crossroads of knowledge for almost 400 years. It is dedicated to the Earth's biological, geological and cultural diversity, and to the relationship between man and nature. Founded in 1635 as the Jardin royal des plantes médicinales, it became the Muséum d'Histoire naturelle in 1793.

Over the centuries, great minds have contributed to its development, enriching and studying collections, providing outstanding teaching and, above all, passing on their knowledge. Today, researchers, teachers, museologists, taxidermists and gardeners all share the same passion: to better understand nature in order to better preserve it.

The Muséum is a research center supported by laboratory studies, worldwide expeditions, exceptional collections and recognized expertise. Through teaching and dissemination activities, its knowledge is intended to be shared. The aim is to make knowledge of nature accessible to all, and to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet.

The institution employs 2,000 people, including 500 researchers, trains some 350 students a year, houses 67 million specimens in its reserves and galleries, and welcomes nearly 3 million visitors every year to 12 sites across France.

For this new edition, the Museum invites you to celebrate Nature on Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26. The Jardin des Plantes will once again be hosting the " Village de la Nature ", offering a wide range of activities, workshops and tours! You'll be able to celebrate nature and learn from it.

The complete program:

Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Access is free for all. Please note that some activities require advance booking, available at the welcome tent from 10am.

Stands and activities to discover:

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1. Home & Information
2. Biodiversity Exploration - Île-de-France Biodiversity Agency / Paris Region Institute
3. Wild Animal Care - Faune Alfort
4. Forest Experience - Office national des forêts
5. Majestic Predators - FERUS
6. Faune Locale - Parisian Naturalists
7. Introduction to Insects - OPIE
8. Biodiversité d'Île-de-France - Pik Pik Environnement
9. Jardiner Autrement - Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France
10. Discovering Endangered Species - WWF France
11. Géologie Parisienne - Friendly Society of Amateur Geologists
12. Protection de l'Océan - Surfrider Foundation
13. Philosophy of Nature - Société des Amis du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
14. Observation of Nature - Association Noé
15. Woodpecker discovery - LPO Île-de-France
16. Carnivores and Lynx - French Society for the Study and Protection of Mammals
17. Biodiversity Inventory - Collaboration between several environmental institutions
18. Nuit des Ailes - France Nature Environnement Île-de-France
19. Sur les Traces du Binturong - ABConservation

Workshops: (Registration required)

• Encounter with the Binturong: Discover the secrets of this mammal in a specialized workshop, where you can also create a natural photo frame.
  
  
• Small Soil Fauna: Take part in a scientific study and learn more about soil organisms with the QUBS program.

Entertainment for all:

• Graffe ton Lynx: Take part in the creation of a lynx fresco with artist Nadège Dauvergne.
  
  
• Nature Village Quiz: Test your knowledge of flora and fauna by looking for clues around the village.

Open-air shows :

• Osmia the Wild Bee: Discover the world of pollinators through a captivating musical tale.
  
  
• Les Chanteurs d'Oiseaux: Enjoy a unique show where the sounds of birds blend with music.

Guided tours: (Registration required)

• L'Arbre à Remonter le Temps: Discover the oldest tree in the Jardin des Plantes on a guided tour.
  
  
• Le Rucher du Jardin: A rare chance to discover the apiary and learn about bees and beekeeping.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the riches of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and immerse yourself in a world dedicated to the preservation and understanding of nature. Immerse yourself in this exceptional experience and take advantage of this free voucher to enrich your knowledge and raise awareness of the importance of protecting our planet.