Book «Wein und Natur»
Order this new book now | 17 scientific points of view on the subject! From biodynamics to hybrid vines and the fauna in the vineyards... This book offers an overview of knowledge and field experience in Valais.
Reusable cup rental
Thanks to the use of reusable tableware, mountains of waste are reduced at events, energy is saved and resources are conserved. Whether for aperitifs, parties or other events, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and its partners offer the rental of up to 2000 reusable cups.
News
Clever on the road when dealing with waste!
Our cleaning day in the Pfynwald protected area, becomes a cleaning week in your area!
Litter is everywhere, whether on the way to school, in the forest or at the railway station - not so clever! Join us and let's work together for a clean environment! Everyone is called upon to pick up litter in...
Ordinary General Assembly
Due to the current situation, the 21st AGM of the "Pfyn-Finges Living and Experience Area" association was held by written ballot. 70 members participated.
This article was written in German. You are welcome to read the detailed report in the German or French versions of our website.
Technology and nature weeks 2021
The TuN Weeks will take place from July 26 - 30 (bilingue F/D) and from August 9 - 13 (D) 2021. For five days, 10 - 12-year-olds will experience a topic from the field of technology and nature: they will build, discover, research and discuss. The focus is on having fun and engaging with technology, ...
Pfyn-Finges garden kit enters the second round
5021 Valais schoolchildren independently grew their own plants during the lockdown last spring. Experiencing the plant cycle up close is one of the essential basic experiences in our lives. This is particularly important to us at the moment. With the Pfyn-Finges garden kit, we are giving Valais scho...
Continuous further development of the nature park partnerships
With the Sonnenberge brewery from Guttet-Feschel, the Cave St. Philippe from Salgesch and Vin d'oeuvre from Leuk, 3 local businesses were awarded the distinction of partner businesses of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park last year. The approaches to cooperation within the framework of such partnerships ar...
New research project in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
A large-scale research project on ecological infrastructure in parks of national importance, funded by the Federal Office for the Environment, was launched in October. Three dozen researchers from five different Swiss universities are investigating the value of the network of natural and semi-natura...
Regional product directory
Over 100 businesses in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park produce a wide variety of products from local resources. To make it easier for customers to find them, the Nature Park has created a directory with a comprehensive and systematic collection of regional products with contact details of the respective...
Leuk and Leukerbad - cooperation becomes visible
With the completion of the joint design of the traffic circle at the Rottenbrücke bridge in Susten, those responsible at Destination Leukerbad and Leuk Tourism were able to present the first visible sign of closer cooperation on Thursday, December 3, 2020.
The new traffic circle is all about tour...
New publication: Vines and nature in Valais
One book - many facets | The Wine Museum and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park have invited 17 scientists to present their findings and thoughts on the subject of vines and nature. From biodynamics to hybrid vines and the life of animals in the vineyard... The book "Vines and Nature in Valais, between the...
Agarn school garden: review of the 2020 gardening season
The new school garden in the garden by the vicarage was prepared in time for the frost-free nights. The meadow was transformed back into beds, and tables, compost bins and a tool chest were set up. Just in time for the ice saints in mid-May, the school started up again after the coronavirus lockdown...