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.
TAVOLATA 2026
Experience conviviality and enjoyment in the middle of the vineyards in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park - with an exclusive multi-course menu and exquisite wines from our wine partners.
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This waste was collected in nature
500 volunteers collect waste
For the second time, Corona put a spanner in the works for the traditional clean-up day in the Finges Woods protected area. But the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park team is creative - and the clean-up day became a whole week of clean-ups in the entire area. More than 500 people took part.
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What's that chirping in my garden?
From 5 - 9 May, BirdLife Switzerland is once again organizing the "Garden Bird Hour". Interested people spend an hour observing birds in their garden or from their balcony, counting and reporting them. In 2020, 7072 people across Switzerland took part in the campaign and counted an impressive 177 di...
20 years of supervisory work
The Pfynwald was placed under protection by the State Council in 1997. As early as 2001, the nature park organised regular supervision on behalf of the communities, which can thus celebrate its 20th anniversary this year.
This article was written in German. You are welcome to read the detailed re...
By a thread
We all know that waste does not belong in nature. Nevertheless, a lot of litter ends up in nature due to carelessness or laziness. Strings and threads are particularly dangerous for birds, as they can get tangled up in them. Garbage lying around should therefore be disposed of systematically.
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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...