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
When exotic plants become a challenge
Exotic problem plants are plants that were introduced to us after 1500, either consciously or unconsciously, as a result of human activities and have become established in nature without human intervention. These so-called neophytes are divided into invasive and other neophytes, with the invasive sp...
Wild neighbors Valais
Mountains, valleys, forests, bodies of water, cultural landscapes and settlement areas. The canton of Valais is rich in a wide variety of habitats. It is home to a great variety of wild animals. However, we know very little about the occurrence and distribution of many of these animal neighbors. The...
Stay at home even in good weather - now more than ever!
The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park asks all visitors to stay at home, especially over the Easter weekend. The Pfynwald nature reserve and the Bhutan Bridge are popular excursion destinations. The hiking trails do not offer enough distance to ensure the necessary social distancing. For your own safety and f...
Innovathon - Young creative minds wanted
The nature park is launching an innovation network for young people in the region. Anyone who has ideas or wants to get involved in their region can get in touch at innovation@pfyn-finges.ch. The nature park wants to create a platform where young park residents can brainstorm new ideas and new appro...
Native diversity in your own garden - a feel-good paradise for humans and animals
A garden is not only a place of recreation and retreat for us humans, but also an important habitat for native plants and animals if designed appropriately. A garden with native shrubs, flower meadows and small structures such as piles of stones or branches creates space for our unique Valais specie...
Garden kits for nature park kids
The current situation also creates new opportunities to work differently. The changeover to distance learning has also created space for new ideas. The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is developing this new offer so that children can continue to experience nature up close.
The garden kit includes soil, s...
Animal support for the preservation of the steppe
This article was written in German. You are welcome to read the detailed report in the German or French versions of our website.
Annulation
In view of the development of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park has decided to cancel all its events until April 30.
In addition, the Festival of Nature and the Palp Spaziergäng will not take place in May.
Out of respect for the risk groups and to protect everyone, the Natu...
New mini-guide Jeizinen - Sierre
If you walk from Jeizinen to Sierre, you will experience at first hand what a nature park can be. The new mini-guide leads guests along the varied route via Erschmatt, Leuk, Varen and Salgesch through spectacular landscapes. "As wide as the world" is how Rainer Maria Rilke aptly described this lands...
TuN week 2020 for 10 - 12 year olds
The TuN Weeks will take place again this year from July 27 - 31 (bilingue F/D) and August 10 - 14 (D), 2020. For five days, 10 - 12-year-olds can experience a topic from the field of technology and nature in an exciting and educational way: they build, discover, research and discuss. The weeks are o...