This tour through the medicinal garden beds offers a journey through time to explore the origins and development of edible plants. You’ll discover how foraging, a risky and empirical practice of our ancestors, gradually led to the selection and transformation of plants into what forms our modern diet. The tour delves into the essence of vegetables, examining the various edible parts of plants, while highlighting the criteria for selection and human experimentation throughout history.
In French.
The St. Pierre Cathedral hosts Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, directed by Barbara Hannigan and staged by Romeo Castellucci. Preceding the performance, the Protestant parish of St. Pierre and the Grand Théâtre de Genève organize a roundtable titled “Stabat Mater: Specific or Universal Sorrow?” Experts will explore the universal resonance of Mary’s sorrow at the foot of the cross. The event, moderated by Matthias Wirz, features speakers such as Michele Bacci, Romeo Castellucci, Christophe Chalamet, Javier Moscoso, and James Webb.
In French.
Geneva (Switzerland): Free hiking tours on the Salève. Every Sunday, meet at 9:45 AM at the end of bus line 8 in Veyrier-Douane for 5 to 8-hour hikes organized by the Association Genevoise des Amis du Salève (AGAS). No prior registration needed. Ensure you are in good physical condition, wear walking shoes, and bring equipment suitable for weather conditions.
The Theatrical Walks offer an immersive exploration of Geneva, blending history and theater within natural settings. Expect surprises and emotions with quirky stories and outdoor theater scenes, designed for both locals and visitors alike.
In French.
A drawing and printing workshop at the Bibliothèque de la Cité invites participants to create their own animal carnival, which they sketch onto polypropylene plates and transform into a handcrafted short comic strip.
Ages 10 and up. In French.
Join an evening drawing class at the museum led by artist Leyla Goormaghtigh. Explore the galleries and rediscover the permanent collections while benefiting from her guidance and exercises. This activity is open to adults and teens.
Join an invigorating 5 km morning run in Vernier with “Wake Up And Run.” Warm up from 5:15 a.m. ahead of the 5:30 a.m. start at École des Ranches. After the run, enjoy a delightful local breakfast in the town hall park. Sign up and kickstart your day on a cheerful and gentle note.
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