https://www.meyrin.ch/fr/eteaujardin2026
20 June through 20 August 2026
Meyrin, GE
Many animations and events organized throughout the summer in this wonderful, little known, botanical garden in Meyrin (near Pfister).
Summer in the Garden 2026
20.06.26 30.08.26
Summer in the Garden offers a rich and free cultural and botanical program every summer, for all audiences. Come discover, learn and be amazed in an exceptional natural setting!
From June 20th to August 30th
Layers of a Whole, by Sara McLaren
Exhibition
Related to the exhibition:
- Hello Earth? (workshop on July 22, 23 and 24)
- Uprooted Readings (visit on July 30 and August 30)
- Sensitive Mapping (workshop on August 6)
- Building with Raw Earth: The Rammed Earth Technique (conference on August 13)
Wallpapers in the Garden, with Nomadic Drawing
Group Exhibition
Related to the exhibition:
- Wallpaper in the Garden (workshop on June 28, July 26 and August 30)
JUNE
Saturday, June 20
Opening of the exhibitions "Ensemble strates" by Sara McLaren & "Papiers peints au Jardin" with Dessin nomade.
From 5 pm, at the Alpine Botanical Garden
Identifying herbaceous plants around your home:
Botanical outing / 10am - 12pm
Saturday, June 27
The Importance of Aquatic Environments:
Conference and Workshop / 2pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, June 28
Wallpaper in the Garden: Observing and Drawing Plants (1/3)
In conjunction with the Nomadic Drawing group exhibition.
Wallpaper making workshop / 9am - 12pm.
Open to all, ages 12 and up.
JULY
Saturday, July 4th
Summer Wild Food Workshop "Freshness and Sunshine"
Wild Food Workshop / 2pm - 5pm
Sunday, July 5th
Climate Change and Food
Conference / 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
Wild and delicate beverage preparation workshop /
Wild food cooking workshop / 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, July 18
Identifying the woody plants of the Bois de la Maille (1/2)
Botanical outing / 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July
Hello Earth?
In connection with the Sara McLaren exhibition
Movement workshop / 3pm - 5:30pm
Friday evening presentation from 5:45pm followed by drinks
For children aged 6 to 10
Sunday, July 26
Wallpaper in the Garden: From Drawing to Template (2/3)
In connection with the group exhibition of Nomadic Drawing
Wallpaper making workshop / 9am - 12pm
Thursday, July 30
Uprooted Readings
In connection with the Sara McLaren exhibition
Garden and exhibition visit / 5pm - 6:30pm
AUGUST
From Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th August
Family Storytime with
the Bookmobile / 10am - 12pm and 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday, August 5
Funny Animals:
Storytime and Crafts / 4pm - 5:30pm Suitable
for all ages, from 4 years old
Thursday, August 6
Sensitive Mapping:
In connection with the Sara McLaren exhibition.
Workshop on questions of belonging / 5pm - 7pm.
Open to all, ages 8 and up.
Saturday, August 8
In Resonance with the Trees
: Creative Writing / 10am - 12pm
From Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th August
Family Storytime with
the Bookmobile / 10am - 12pm and 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday, August 12
Funny Animals:
Reading and Crafts / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Suitable for all ages, from 4 years old
But why are birds colorful?
Cutting and pasting workshop / 4pm - 5:30pm
All ages, from 5 years old
Thursday, August 13
Building with raw earth: the rammed earth technique.
Related to the Sara McLaren exhibition.
Conference / 5pm - 6:30pm
Friday, August 14
On the lookout for the unnoticed and the infinitely small:
Creative Writing / 6pm - 8pm
Saturday, August 15
Identifying the woody plants of the Bois de la Maille (2/2)
Botanical outing / 10am - 12pm
Saturday, August 22
How do plants adapt to alpine life?
Lecture and walk in the Garden / 2pm - 4pm
Sunday, August 30
Wallpaper in the Garden: Stencils and Botanical Prints (3/3)
In connection with the group exhibition of Nomadic Drawing
Wallpaper making workshop / 9am - 12pm
Uprooted Readings
In connection with the Sara McLaren exhibition
Garden and exhibition visit / 5pm - 6:30pm
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