JARDIN D'AGRONOMIE TROPICALE | JUNE 7 TO 16
with the Cité du Développement Durable
For this special occasion, the Cité du développement durable offers a rich program, celebrating the fourth participation of the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale de Paris in the Nuits des Forêts. A memorial legacy linked to France's colonial history, created as a research site where seeds from the colonies were planted and analyzed as early as 1899, this constantly evolving garden is a place to question and rediscover.
From June 7 to 16, for the duration of the Nuits des Forêts, here's what's in store: open-air shows, guided walking and cycling tours, workshops highlighting biodiversity and eco-theatre, a captivating interactive fresco, some 20 floating architectures designed to be colonized by plants, unforgettable night-time immersion experiences, and much more!
This diversified program, blending science and art, aims to question our relationship with the living world,
, and to offer an immersive and original experience that will reconnect us with an essential part of the Bois de Vincennes, a Parisian natural area of almost 1000 hectares. The event will also raise awareness of the world's forests and their preservation, as international forestry issues, more topical than ever and a source of concern, are closely linked to the history of the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale and to the expertise of the members of the Cité du développement durable, who look forward to welcoming you in large numbers for these Nuits des Forêts!
→ Free for most activities, registration details here
ACADÉMIE DU CLIMAT | JUNE 12, 14 AND 15
with Yes We Camp
Housed in the former town hall of the 4th arrondissement, the Académie du Climat is a transformative space
for exchanging and sharing theoretical and scientific knowledge on environmental issues. Its aim is to provide everyone with the means to understand, experiment with and mobilize around environmental challenges, so that together we can build the paths to a desirable future.
The YesWeCamp association, committed to creating living, inventive and supportive spaces, invites you to a plant printing workshop on June 12, to the Forêt fresco with the ONF on June 14, and to a Racines Artivistes workshop on June 15!
→ Free, registration details here
LE HANGAR Y, IN MEUDON | JUNE 15
with Hangar Y
Hangar Y, built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878, deconstructed and reassembled brick by brick in 1879, has just reopened its park in spring 2023! This living space features protected trees such as a 25-meter-high plane tree, and an atypical fauna: large capricorn beetles, kite dwarfs, redstarts, green woodpeckers, nuthatches...
Entitled "Si la forêt m'était contée" ("If the forest were told to me"), the program proposed on June 15 by Hangar Y in its wooded park is made up of artistic installations, an immersive experience, guided walks, and readings/performances in the forest that will bring together the fascinating world of the forest and that of culture and the arts. It's a program dedicated to families, highlighting our site's environmental heritage and the relationship between man and nature.
→ Registration here
LE BOIS DE CLAMART, IN MEUDON | JUNE 15
with Thérapies et Mieux-Être and Les petits pois sont verts à Clamart
At the gateway to Paris, the Meudon state forest is a veritable green lung, a structuring element
among the natural spaces of western Paris. A favorite strolling area for the people of Clamart, the forest offers beautiful oak and chestnut groves interspersed with birch and, more rarely, hornbeam, elm, ash and wild cherry trees. The paths that criss-cross the forest take you to the main sights: the Sainte-Marie fountain, the Pierre aux Moines and the anemometer, installed in 1870 by the military engineers.
On June 15, come and (re)discover this forest through a variety of games and cultural activities on the themes of
the environment and well-being! On the program from 2pm to 10pm: deep time walk, storytelling walk and "almost true" stories, treasure hunt, discovery of essential oils and wild plants, Afghani breath harmonization walk... And to finish, enjoy a zero waste picnic!
→ Online registration for certain activities here
ÉCOUEN AND PETIT ROSNE VALLEY | JUNE 15
with Île-de-France Nature, FSC France and David Rosane
Learn to listen to and observe birds, have fun finding the places where they shelter, breed and feed, discover how these birds contribute to the forest's good health... To find out how birds enchant the forest, we invite you to meet a passionate ornithologist and forest managers, a first on the site!
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT DOMANIALE DE MARLY-LE-ROI | JUNE 8 AND 12
with Association Amis de la forêt de St Germain-en-Laye et Marly-le-Roi
20 km west of Paris, the Marly state forest has been shaped by history: abbeys, medieval fortresses, hunting grounds, and a strategic location for the protection of Paris that has left its mark on military works. This 1,749-hectare massif suffered from the storms of 1999 and then the drought of 2003, which caused the trees to die back (almost exclusively hardwoods, with oaks and chestnuts dominating) and the forest's health to deteriorate. To restore the forest, foresters have had to undertake a major renewal of the stands, in the form of regeneration, which involves cutting and opening up the plots. In this context, they strive to minimize as far as possible the inevitable impact of felling and silvicultural work on the landscape. Rich biotopes are preserved, in particular some fifty ponds that contribute to biodiversity.
On June 8 and 12, discover 10 secret ponds, treasures of biodiversity, during a silent
stroll at dusk, or with the enlightened explanations of an ONF regional forestry technician! Perhaps we'll be lucky enough to come across some watering animals?
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT DE GALLUIS | JUNE 16
with Île-de-France Nature and Fans de forêts
On June 16, Ile-de-France Nature is joining forces with Fans de forêts to help you discover the Galluis forest. The association, which works to promote a better understanding of trees and forests, invites you to play in this natural area, which is full of hidden wonders... Are you ready to become a forestry apprentice, and set off on an adventure? Let's play games and go on a treasure hunt in the heart of nature!
→ Free with registration here
BOIS DE VERNEUIL (VERNEUIL-SUR-SEINE) | JUNE 12 AND 14
with Adiv Environnement
The Bois de Verneuil has a long, not always happy history. On December 28, 1925,
Princess Mélanie de Ligne, Duchess of Beaufort Spontin, sold 190 ha of her estate, including 144 ha of woodland, to the Société Immobilière de Verneuil Vernouillet, with a view to building a large housing development. Thanks to the tenacity of the local residents, this project was partially cancelled, but for a long time they had to pay very high taxes to reimburse the developer. In early 2000, a project to divert the RD154 also threatened the forest, and the Adiv Environnement association fought against it for 20 years. The local people are therefore very attached to their forest! There are still many old, even very old oak trees in certain parts of the forest that have not been exploited. As for the chestnut trees, they are affected by the ink disease.
For the Nuits des Forêts, the Adiv Environnement association invites you to two events:
→ Free admission and registration by e-mail to adiv.environnement@gmail.com
ESPACE RAMBOUILLET (SONCHAMP) | JUNE 14
with Espace Rambouillet
Espace Rambouillet was created by the Office National des Forêts (French National Forestry Office) on the basis of a founding idea: to enable you to
reconnect with nature and better understand it by immersing yourself in the mysterious and legendary
forest. A visit to Espace Rambouillet is a chance to meet over 200 large animals (stags,
fallow deer, hinds, roe deer and wild boar...) and 150 birds of prey. The forest is the Earth's protective skin, and the Tree - sensitive and intelligent - shelters and protects so many species even after its death. Strolling through the Rambouillet forest soothes us and helps us better understand the many eco-systemic services it provides. A visit to Espace Rambouillet also means taking to the skies with eagles, owls and falcons, and understanding their role in the chain of life. Between dog and wolf, let us guide you through the wild forest to the eagle trail during the Nuits des Forêts, and discover a special scenography!
→ Free with reservation: link to come on the Espace Rambouillet website
FORÊT DOMANIALE DE FAUSSES-REPOSES | JUNE 12
with the Office National des Forêts
The very name of the Fausses Reposes state forest derives from the expression "faux repos" (false rest)
used in hunting, in reference to game that took shelter in ditches to hide from hunters.
Formerly a royal estate, it was laid out for the needs of hounds, as evidenced by
the hunting pavilions and star-shaped crossroads. The forest became state-owned during the French Revolution.
Dominated by chestnut and oak trees, this 630-hectare forest is full of charm: as you stroll through it, you'll appreciate the beauty of its ephemeral streams and the presence of numerous
birds, including several protected species.
Are you wondering what the ONF's missions are? Join us on the morning of June 12 for a
forestry tour to learn more about multifunctional management with a forester.
→ Free with registration by e-mail to ag.versailles@onf.fr
FORÊT DE LA RÉSERVE NATURELLE RÉGIONALE VAL ET COTEAU DE SAINT-RÉMY (SAINT-RÉMY-LÈSCHEVREUSE) | JUNE 15 with Le souffle des histoires
This regional nature reserve, a genuine island of biodiversity in the heart of a valley marked by massive urbanization
, includes environments classified as ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Faunistique et Floristique) and is protected in particular for its mountain species (rare in the Paris basin), which are present due to its microclimate. According to the oldest known cartographic archives (18th century), the Bois de la Guieterie has been a forest for several centuries. From the 1850s to the 1930s, the site was used by quarrymen, who exploited the site's mineral resources: sandstone on the slope to make cobblestones, and
millstone on the plateau, widely used in construction in the Paris basin.
On June 15, discover the secrets of the Bois de la Guiéterie through two walks with two voices: nature walks for the general public, blending the fantastic, dreamlike, sensitive and philosophical dimensions of storytelling with an ecological, scientific and naturalistic approach along a set path, presenting "points" of interest of various kinds in the overall narrative of this 4-handed event. Follow in the footsteps of a storyteller and a reserve manager to (re)discover a forest full of mysteries. Along the way, awaken your senses, listen for naturalist features... and stories that stand the test of time.
→ Free with registration by e-mail to accueil@parc-naturel-chevreuse.fr
BOIS COMMUNAL DES ARCADES (BUC) | JUNE 8
with the commune of Buc
Dive into the heart of the true vestige of a park that went wild a century ago! The
communal Arcades woodland, bordering the Versailles state forest, was once the park of the château of Rebichon de La Guérinière (squire to King Louis XV). This explains why, in addition to
forest trees (oaks, chestnuts), there are also park trees (horse chestnuts)
and old yews. The Bièvre (a tributary of the Seine) flows through the park. Situated alongside the river, the wood is
humid... Nearby, you'll find an aqueduct built under Louis XIV to supply
with water for the park of the Château de Versailles.
On the evening of June 8, discover bats, guided by chiropteran naturalist Quentin Rouy! The forest at night is shrouded in mystery and fear in the collective imagination. Mysterious beasts inhabit it. Learning a little more about them will help to allay fears and make them more welcome.
→ Free with online registration here
ZOOM - MEETING THE DEPARTMENTAL FORESTS
JUNE 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
The Yvelines département now has 67 Espaces Naturels Sensibles (i.e. 2,850 ha of land
acquired since 1990) with remarkable or threatened landscape or ecological functions.
During the Nuits des Forêts, the Yvelines département, in collaboration with several partners, will be offering a number of events at nine sites in the Yvelines, to help you rediscover them in an original way!
AUX GRANDS-BOIS (MORAINVILLIERS) I JUNE 7
with Gilles Lemaire
Located on the northern slopes of the Alluets plateau, above the Morainvilliers conurbation, this forest is part of the Alluets forest massif. Acquired by the département in 1979, it is listed as a natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF). The Ru de la vallée Maria runs through the middle of the forest. It is mainly composed of oak, chestnut and ash trees.
A forest is beautiful at night... It takes on a whole new look. On June 7, open up your five senses and watch the flora and fauna reclaim the forest.
→ Free with online registration here
À L'ÉTANG DE VAUBERSAN (BULLION) - ESPACE NATUREL RÉGIONAL DE BOISSY I JUNE 8 AND 16
with Ville Verte and Cie Musique à voir
In the commune of Bullion lies a delightful, bucolic spot that few Yvelinois know about, apart from pike and zander anglers: the Etang de Vaubersan. The Département, owner of this Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS), has renovated the site to offer walkers a safe and exceptional landscaped area. At the end of a short walk through the undergrowth, the walker discovers a serene space, a preserved nature. The flora and fauna here are exceptional. There are 28 species of dragonfly, including 3 protected at regional level, making it one of the richest sites in the Yvelines.
The department invites you to join us for 2 days:
→ Free admission with registration - for June 16 - for June 8 .
IN THE FOREST OF ROCHEFORT (ROCHEFORT-EN-YVELINES) I JUNE 8
with Dominique Motte
The Rochefort departmental forest is an Espace Naturel Sensible, acquired by the
Yvelines department in 2005. This 288-hectare site, set in the vast Rambouillet Massif, is particularly appreciated for the beauty of its landscapes, its tall oak forests, its heather moors, its relief and its hiking trails...
On June 8, come and listen to stories at dusk with storyteller Dominique Motte. As the sun sets over the forest, goblins, magicians and fantastic animals invade to tell you their tales.
→ Free entry on registration here
AT THE MÉRIDON DEPARTMENTAL FOREST (LPO REFUGE ) I JUNE 9
with compagnie des Arlequins
The departmental forest of Méridon (190 ha) is a Sensitive Natural Area of the Yvelines department. It occupies the southern slope of the Yvette Valley, creating a green screen between the urbanized valley and the Limours agricultural plateau. It is part of the Parc naturel régional (PNR) de la Haute vallée de Chevreuse.
On June 9, come and discover the elves! Lutitambour returns from the Amazon with seeds that Lutinou has the very bad idea of planting in the Méridon forest. These new tree species are threatening an entire ecosystem and changing the landscape. Everything sounds wrong, starting with their musical instruments! Which will attract the evil Grelot...
→ Free entry on registration here
AT SAINTE-APOLLINE FOREST (PLAISIR) I JUNE 14
with Ville Verte
Located just thirty kilometers from Paris, bordered by the towns of Plaisir and Neauphle-le-Château, the Saint-Apolline forest is an Espace Naturel Sensible in the Yvelines département. The 300-hectare forest is mainly made up of oak and chestnut coppice, and its main historical function is to meet the recreational and natural needs of a mainly local public.
On June 14, come and discover the little beasts of the night! Many small animals wait for nightfall to come out. During the Nuits des Forêts, you'll have the opportunity to observe this fascinating nocturnal biodiversity.
→ Free entry on registration here
AT THE FORÊT DES FLAMBERTINS I JUNE 14
The
des Flambertins forest, a 75-hectare area classified as a "Espace Naturel Sensible" by the French Department of Ecology and Sustainable Development, is located on a plateau of millstone clay. It is characterized by numerous ponds resulting from 19th-century millstone quarrying. Numerous
traces of these former quarries can still be seen. Most of the trees are oak, chestnut, ash and cherry.
Above the trees, as darkness falls, a ballet is revealed in the air... On a night-time walk on June 14, discover who flies in the forest when the sun goes down: meet the birds, bats and other creatures that take to the skies at dusk.
→ Free entry on registration here
IN THE PARC DÉPARTEMENTAL DE LA BOUCLE DE MONTESSON I JUNE 15
with Pile Poil et compagnie
This 20-hectare site draws its originality from its pond and reedbed, as well as the wealth of ornithological treasures it shelters. There's also an arboretum featuring an astonishing variety of remarkable trees. Located in a loop of the Seine, the park is divided into two zones. The 2-hectare Domaine de la Borde is home to the charming Maison du Parc. The Etang de l'Épinoche, covering 16 hectares, including a 5-hectare pond, is home to an observatory where you can spot over 60 species of bird, including
46 rare and protected species.
On June 15, the Yvelines department invites you to the show Chauve qui peut! On the theme of global warming, Pile Poil et Compagnie take you on a clownish eco-comedy for the whole family, an educational burlesque epic in which one funny situation follows another, while giving food for thought about the future of mankind. You can also meet the staff who manage the 2880 ha of Espaces Natures Sensibles in the Yvelines department.
→ Free entry on registration here
FORÊT DÉPARTEMENTALE DE RONQUEUX (CERNAYLA-VILLE/ BULLION) I JUNE 16
with Eco-Guard
Classified as a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest, the Ronqueux forest
covers 117 hectares and occupies the southern slope of the hillside overlooking the ru de
l'Aulne. This wooded area also includes a wetland (2 ponds and woodlands), which
is now under conservation management to preserve and even restore certain biotopes.
On June 16, the department's Eco-Guards association invites you on a tour of the
forest. Throughout the year, the eco-guards carry out a range of missions to
protect and monitor the environment in the region's natural areas. Come
to find out more about their missions and join them on a forest discovery tour!
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT DE LA MADELEINE À CHEVREUSE I JUNE 15
with LM Terra
The Madeleine forest as we know it today dates back to the 17th century, when the great forest avenues were designed for royal hunting. It is also said that the oaks were used to build the framework of the Château de Versailles under Louis XIV. The Conseil Général acquired the park in 1973, and now manages it. Here, you can discover a variety of forest environments, with trees, shrubs, evergreen lianas and fern gullies, notably on the Salamander path, a preserved area with remarkable landscape and ecological features, where you can discover the full diversity of landscapes in this forest shaped by water.
On June 15, you can enjoy an outing on the theme of forest relaxation, "À nos Racines". Treat yourself to a time of encounter with the trees, in a meditative and soothing atmosphere.
→ Free entry on registration here
FORÊT DE CHAMPAGNE-SUR-SEINE | JUNE 8
with the municipality of Champagne-sur-Seine
The Champagne-sur-Seine forest is a haven of biodiversity, very wet in winter due to the
resurgence of numerous springs. Mainly made up of oak, Scots pine, chestnut and grisard, it covers 50 hectares and is part of the Forêts Pédagogiques network. Currently, a hydrometric study of the old hydraulic network is underway, to investigate the possibility of recreating spring water retention basins: this would provide the forest with water reserves to combat global warming, and lessen the impact of droughts
.
On June 8, from 2 to 10 p.m., the town hall will be hosting a rich program of activities: games and observations in
la nature, a rejuvenating forest bath guided by an energy specialist, a large picnic accompanied by
wildlife photography, a poprock concert brimming with energy... and powered by an autonomous
bicycle generator!
→ Free access, further information on 01 60 72 14 54
ESPACE NATUREL SENSIBLE DU PARC SACHOT À SAINT-FARGEAU-PONTHIERRY | JUNE 15
with the Mairie de Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry
On June 15, come and discover the forest in the evening for a giant cluedo! To mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, discover the forest through a nocturnal cluedo in small independent groups. The forest makes noises, sends out scents. In certain places, it can surprise and hide secrets. The forest is a place where the Resistance hid, fomented actions against the occupying forces, and hid weapons and allied soldiers.
This 37-hectare green setting boasts exceptional biodiversity, in terms of both flora and fauna, in its wooded, grassy and damp areas. A former château park, at the time it was mainly used for a variety of crops. In 1713, the château was fitted out with a garden, woods, park and avenues. There are orange, fig and other fruit trees, as well as vines. In August 1944, it was destroyed by the Germans, and shelters were dug by American troops.
→ Free with registration by e-mail to pboron@saint-fargeau-ponthierry.fr
L'AUTRE PARADIS, POLIGNY | JUNE 15
with association l'Autre Paradis
The Poligny forest is the little twin of the Fontainebleau forest, which it adjoins, and shares its fascinating history with it: the ancient tropical sea present in this region, which gradually dried up into a lake 23 million years ago, left a thick sedimentary layer - the formation of the future sandstone rocks. The play of erosion has given the forest many reliefs, alternating chaos, flatlands, wet valleys and even seas of pure sand. At the heart of
this forest is a private park, a garden created in the 1960s by an artist as his life's work, and carefully preserved. It combines all the treasures of the Poligny forest: pink sandstone boulders, small limestone cliffs, views of the village and forest, white sand, mingled with ornamental elements such as wrought-iron bridges, a small temple and ponds.
Les Nuits des Forêts will be held at the L'Autre Paradis forest healing garden on Saturday June 15 from 6 to 10 p.m., offering 5 forest experiences: anthropological and poetic sound siestas by Florence Evrard and Cédric Peyronnet, a tour with geobiologist Stéphanie Desmaret, discovery and protection of the medicinal forest with Myrtille Gillet, a concert/sound bath with Senso Léone & Myrtille, and a silent night walk.
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT DOMANIALE DE NOTRE-DAME (LÉSIGNY) | JUNE 12 AND 14
with Entre Deux and Mairie de Lésigny
In the Middle Ages, this forest was owned by the clergy and nobility and belonged to Notre-Dame de
Paris, which explains its current name; its oaks are said to have been used to build the framework of the cathedral of the same name!
Discover it on two days:
→ Free with registration onthe L'entre deux Scène de Lésigny website (lesigny.fr) or by email entredeux@lesigny.fr
MASSIF DE FONTAINEBLEAU AT MONT-USSY, BARBIZON AND STATION BARBEAU | JUNE 8, 9 AND 15
with association COAL, Musée des peintres de Barbizon and Station Barbeau
The exhibition "Théodore Rousseau, the voice of the forest", currently on view at the Petit Palais and the Musée des peintres de Barbizon, reminds us that in 1853, the painters and artists of Barbizon achieved the unprecedented feat of having the Fontainebleau forest protected by imperial decree, by classifying it as an Artistic Reserve. The public's attachment to this iconic massif has continued to grow, and over the years, Fontainebleau has remained a great witness to French forestry, at the crossroads of public, scientific and silvicultural concerns. More than 150 years later, at a time when forests are threatened more than ever by climate change and loss of biodiversity, the Fontainebleau massif once again illustrates the major forestry challenges of its century: 50% of its trees are now showing signs of decline. So how can we make a commitment to forests today? Foresters, scientists, artists and citizens are mobilizing, each in their own way, to preserve them and share them better.
For the Nuits des forêts, forestry initiatives, artistic visions, scientific research, naturalist curiosities and eco-somatic experiences are brought together in a collective program offering a range of creative walks to discover, experience and live to the rhythm of the forest. Each walk will be guided by a well-known expert in his or her field, and punctuated by a variety of presentations. By combining different approaches, developing our knowledge and listening to these living creatures, we can better defend and protect them.
3 sites, 3 excursion themes, lots to discover: TO DO
→ Free, registration details here
FORÊT COMMUNALE DE BOUTIGNY-SUR-ESSONNE | JUNE 16
with the Union Régionale des Collectivités Forestières d'Île-de-France and the Mairie de Boutigny-sur-Essonne
In the foothills of the Fontainebleau forest lies Boutigny-sur-Essonne, with its remarkable orchid stations. This relatively recent forest is the result of agricultural abandonment, particularly the cessation of winegrowing and livestock farming. It consists mainly of hardwoods (cherry, oak, hornbeam and maple), with a few coniferous trees.
On June 16, come and discover the first educational forest in the Ile-de-France region. On the program: installation of panels by children from the Municipal Children's Council, reading by
of a text on the forest (from the book "Les travaux de la forêt", Fleurus), and a closing drink!
→ Free with registration at iledefrance@communesforestieres.org
BOIS DU VAL HOCHARD, IN DANNEMOIS | JUNE 15 AND 16
with Silvarea / Qi Cabane
Isolated in the woods of Fontainebleau lies a large cabin surrounded by forest. Built in the 1960s by an artist, it lies at the heart of a one-hectare site with a strong historical background: the surrounding area was one of the first natural sites to benefit from a protection measure, along with the Barbizon Painters' Reserves. A precious reservoir of biodiversity, it is home to a wide variety of environments and over 1,200 animal and plant species, offering a veritable mosaic of landscapes.
SILVAREA / Qi_cabane invite you to build inspiring and engaging stories of desirable futures
. The June 15 program includes a fun and instructive stroll, resonances with artists and
sonothérapeutes, a sound bath, a massage, a concert by Lin Chiwei and a dance party after the Barbizon program, with Gryllus on the decks for the night. Wake up to birdsong on June 16 with tastings, yoga and sylvotherapy, followed by a "living soil" workshop and debate to end the festival on a high note. Carte blanche at Galerie Ouizeman: discover committed artists on the contemporary scene! Carline Bourdelas, Anne-Laure Cros, Anne-Sophie Emard, Blaise Hanquet, Li Chiwei, Mathilde Nicol, Michal-Sophia Tobiass, Yoann Ximenes, Olivier Lasson and SAS will produce their works during a week-long residency in situ, in sensory conditions of observation and reflection on the issues of the visible and invisible in natural environments, in dialogue with scientific experts.
→ Free for most activities, on registration here
FORÊT COMMUNALE DE BOUTIGNY-SUR-ESSONNE | JUNE 16
with the Union Régionale des Collectivités Forestières d'Île-de-France and the Mairie de Boutigny-sur-Essonne
In the foothills of the Fontainebleau forest lies Boutigny-sur-Essonne, with its remarkable orchid stations. This relatively recent forest is the result of agricultural abandonment, particularly the cessation of winegrowing and livestock farming. It consists mainly of deciduous trees (cherry, oak, hornbeam and maple), with a few coniferous clumps.
On June 16, come and discover Île-de-France's first educational forest. On the program: installation of panels by children from the Conseil municipal des enfants, reading by children of a text about the forest (from the book "Les travaux de la forêt", Fleurus), and a closing drink!
→ Free with registration at iledefrance@communesforestieres.org
FORÊT DOMANIALE DE SÉNART | JUNE 8
with Voyage Métropolitain
The Sénart forest lies to the south-east of Paris, at the western end of the Brie plateau, between the Seine and Yerres valleys. Its clay subsoil and lack of relief are responsible for the presence of some 800 ponds, forming an ecosystem with a wide variety of habitats. Covering some 3,000 hectares and visited by 3 million people a year, the forest is Essonne's "greatest monument".
On June 8, take a journey into the depths of the forest during a collective itinerary designed as a truant school, punctuated by scientific, documentary and artistic interventions to better understand the complexity of the forest. Explore the different environments that make up the forest, and learn more about its geographical context, its history and development, its current role and the challenges it faces in the future. The walk is as much a physical and sensitive experience as it is an intellectual one. Quickly, between ponds, streams and waterfalls, explore the huts, try a night walk, taste the lichen! Stop for bark drawings, readings, listen to the bats...
→ Free with online registration here
FORÊT DE BONDY | JUNE 8
with artist Philippe Cusse
On June 8, immerse yourself in the Bondy forest with a walk and art workshop! To represent is to look for a long time; the pretext for looking for a long time is to draw or paint a piece of landscape, or a detail of nature. For landscape sculptor Philippe Cusse, it's a way of understanding a non-artificial universe, unlike our suburban cities, and at odds with zapping culture. By creating a landscape installation in situ around a beech tree (classified as a remarkable tree), he bears witness to the suffering of trees in the face of drought, and denounces inaction in the face of accelerating global warming. Necessary equipment: bring drawing and painting materials, a rigid support and drawing paper or a sketchbook.
Good news: an additional
date may be offered if there are many of you!
→ Free with registration here
In Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val de Marne, Ile-de-France Nature (ex-Agence des
Espaces Verts) offers you a wide range of events to discover its natural areas and forests
through family activities and meetings with its technicians...
ESPACE NATUREL RÉGIONAL DU MONT GUICHET (77) I JUNE 8
with Nature animée
Much more than a game, this treasure hunt is an interactive exploration of nature. Each
riddle offers a unique opportunity to observe the local fauna, flora and landscape. An immersive experience that combines fun and discovery. Take advantage of this opportunity to create unforgettable family memories, while connecting with the natural beauty that surrounds you.
Join us for an outing full of surprises, laughter and wonder at Mont Guichet. Get ready for an exceptional adventure!
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT RÉGIONALE DE LA VALLÉE DE LA MARNE (77) I JUNE 8
with Île-de-France Nature
How is a peri-urban forest managed in the Paris region? Through the testimony of the
forestry technician in charge of the Brou regional forest, you will discover how the manager meets the daily challenge of reconciling the various uses and functions of the forest: renewing woodlands while adapting to global warming, preserving the biodiversity of the forest environment, its habitats and ecosystems, welcoming the public in complete safety while offering a space for relaxation and recreation... all subjects that will be addressed during this visit. A first for the site.
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT RÉGIONALE DE FERRIÈRES (77) I JUNE 9
with Jardins d'Eladrïel
From tree to paper, how is a forest managed? Before the workshop, a walk in the forest will introduce you to the trees that make it up, to the way it's maintained... all your questions will be welcome! Then, we'll learn how to create a sheet of paper with just used leaves (which you can even personalize by inserting flowers and seeds!). Bring a paper bag, one or two tea towels, a snack and clothes suitable for the walk. A mosquito/tick repellent is also recommended.
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT RÉGIONALE DES VALLIÈRES (77) I JUNE 9
with LPO Île-de-France
What birds are here? Are you familiar with these feathered creatures? Equipped with binoculars and an identification guide (
), you'll observe the multitude of birds that call this forest home, and even learn how to recognize them! Binoculars provided on site.
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ESPACE NATUREL DE ROUGEAU-BRÉVIANDE (77/91) I JUNE 15
with France Nature Environnement Seine-et-Marne
The activity begins with a walk in the forest, in search of various animal clues: footprints, feathers, pellets, meal remains, excrement... By participating in the construction of a food chain, you'll understand that the forest is a fragile place that must be protected. As an added bonus, during the Nuits des Forêts festival, an equestrian ranger will be on hand to introduce you to his job.
→ Free with online registration here
BOIS SAINT MARTIN - MAUBUÉ (77 / 93 / 94) I JUNE 8, 9, 14 AND 15
with Pérambulations, Le murmure de la forêt, Les Jardins d'Eladrïel and LPO Île-de-France
Orienteering, forest bathing, birdwatching and night-time storytelling are on the program for these 4 days in the heart of the Bois Saint Martin. Learn how to use a compass and read IGN maps on June 8, move to the rhythm of the forest thanks to a rejuvenating bath (an original proposal off the beaten track!) on June 9, be lulled by the rustling of animals and the voice of a storyteller for a taste of the night as you listen to stories on June 14, and look through binoculars at feathered beasts to discover forest birds on June 15!
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FORÊT D'ÉTRÉCHY (91) | JUNE 9
with AINVO
Let's discover nature's herbal teas! Plants synthesize a rich
variety of molecules with diverse properties. Some of these can be beneficial to us... but it's important to recognize who produces them, and not to make the mistake of using them, or you'll be in for a bitter disappointment! That's what we'll find out together on this outing, which will include a walk and a tasting session in the open air!
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT RÉGIONALE DE BONDY (93) I JUNE 16
with LPO Île-de-France
Do you know your feathered friends? On June 16, with the Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux and equipped with binoculars and an identification guide, you'll observe the multitude of birds that find refuge in a thousand-year-old forest, and even learn the criteria for recognizing them! Binoculars provided on site.
→ Free with registration here
FORÊT RÉGIONALE DE GROSBOIS (94) I JUNE 9
with Anima'terre
Take part in an escape game: the future of nature is in your hands! Your mission is
: find the artifacts containing the 4 natural elements (Air, Water, Fire and Earth). To do this, you'll have to pass a series of tests, using your logic, your deductive skills and, above all, your ability to work as part of a team! If you know a thing or two about nature,
is sure to help! If not, the GOOD SPIRITS of the forest may come to your aid from time to time....but watch out for the BAD SPIRITS! They'll miss no opportunity to misuse the 4 elements...
→ Free with registration here
Discover the full Nuits des Forêts program here!
Dates and Opening Time
From June 7, 2024 to June 16, 2024
Prices
Free
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