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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.

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11.02.2022

Wild neighbors Valais

Valais is home to a wide variety of wild animals. However, we know very little about their occurrence and distribution. The "Wild Neighbors Valais" project aims to change this.

Wallis.wildenachbarn.ch provides information about the biology and way of life of wild animals. The focus is on those th...

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28.01.2022

Wild bee hotel

Find out here why there is a wild bee hotel on platform 2 at Leuk station.

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12.01.2022

Campaign: «Respect to protect - Snow Sports and respects»

Wildlife-friendly outdoors with snowshoes and touring ski. Winter is the hardest time of year for wild animals. Snow, cold weather and lack of food mean they need to do all they can to save energy. When black grouse, chamois, etc. are disturbed by humans during their winter resting period, they use ...

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09.12.2021

Apprenticeship as a commercial clerk EFZ profile B or E

We are offering an apprenticeship as a commercial clerk EFZ profile B or E in our office in Salgesch from July 1, 2022.

You can expect a versatile, varied apprenticeship. You will be part of a team that is actively committed to preserving and enhancing our nature and landscape. At the same time, ...

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21.09.2021

Nature park partnerships in the sunny mountains

The network of partner companies of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park has been enriched by two businesses from the Sonnenberge. The award was given to the Rye Center in Erschmatt and the "Pfründhaus" accommodation in Guttet-Feschel. Together, they are aiming for a sustainable orientation of the businesses...

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23.08.2021

Fourth Tavolata unites connoisseurs in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park

Thanks to a tested protection concept, 350 gourmets were able to experience a unique ambience at the 4th Tavolata in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. The hosts Cave du Rhodan, Franz-Josef Mathier, Domaines Chevaliers, Albert Mathier & Söhne, Chevalier Bayard and C. Varonier & Sons together with the Pfyn...

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19.08.2021

Lonza apprentices lend a helping hand

For the first time this summer, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park carried out a week of nature work in the park perimeter in collaboration with Lonza. 60 apprentices and 10 trainers from the pharmaceutical company worked hard with nature park employees to clear bushes, combat invasive neophytes, renovate ...

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19.07.2021

Volunteers from all over Europe get involved on the Illalpe earlier

This summer, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, in collaboration with the Service Civil International (SCI) network, carried out a 10-day nature mission on the Illaple for the second time. Ten volunteers from Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain, together with a community service work...

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09.06.2021

On the trail of the diversity of our forests

Since last May, a campaign by the Federal Office for the Environment has been drawing the attention of forest visitors to biodiversity in the forest. There are now also three trails in the Upper and Central Valais.

A year ago, the Federal Office for the Environment launched a campaign under the m...

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06.06.2021

Nature park and climate protection

According to new model calculations, the Alps will be particularly hard hit by global warming (Swiss Academy of Sciences). This is one of the reasons why Switzerland is focusing on the topic of climate change during its two-year chairmanship of the Alpine Convention. A final international conference...

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