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
Cyclomania - Pedal now and win prizes
The national cycling challenge "Cyclomania" organized by Pro Velo Switzerland will take place in September 2023. Its aim is to promote the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and health-promoting means of transport. For 30 days, the public can pedal hard for the Leuk region bike ch...
News from the team
The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park welcomes a new member of staff! Murielle Arnold has been working at the reception of the NLZ in Salgesch since March. She was previously an administrative employee for a long time.
Michael Schneuwly is also completing his civilian service at the Nature Park until Octob...
Rendez-vous in the park - SRF as a guest in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
The trilingual SRF series shows the diversity of Switzerland's regional nature parks. This year, it goes from Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut via Schaffhausen to us and then via Jura Vaudois to Val Müstair. Five exciting 45-minute episodes that are well worth watching!
Broadcasts Pfyn-Finges Nature Park:
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Reduce light pollution and save electricity
With a modern, intelligent design of municipal street lighting, electricity consumption and electricity costs can be significantly reduced. A corresponding reduction in light pollution also has a positive effect on human well-being, nature and the landscape. The office of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park...
Free public transport travel - free travel for guests staying 3 nights or more in a Swiss park
When booking three or more nights' accommodation in a Swiss park, guests receive the outward and return journey on public transport for free! The offer is valid for travel from August 1 to October 31, 2023, or while stocks last.
For the second year in a row, the Swiss parks and their partners are...
Visit the new part of Petit-Bois!
The new part of the Petit-Bois is open to the public. After months of redesign, planting and maintenance, you can go on a voyage of discovery and explore the various species of trees planted and the numerous facilities for small animals. But stay on the paths and keep your dogs on a lead: Nature nee...
Yards in the service of biodiversity
Last week, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park organized a further training course for maintenance depot employees. Representatives from ten municipalities not only benefited from the speakers, but above all from the mutual exchange.
The municipality of Brig-Glis hosted the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and th...
Hedgehogs wanted! Volunteers wanted
In order to get a more accurate picture of the hedgehog population in Valais, the Service for Forests, Nature and Landscape (DWNL) is continuing the "Hedgehog wanted" project, which was launched in 2020 with the "Wild Neighbors Valais" observation platform. Volunteers are needed in the municipalitie...
Cleaning day - 80 volunteers brave the rain
In mid-April, the traditional cleaning day took place again in the Pfynwald conservation area. More than 80 helpers took care of their forest. The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park organizes the annual wellness day for the Pfynwald nature reserve to ensure the preservation of this unique landscape and raise a...
7th National Parks Market on May 26, 2023 on the Bundesplatz in Bern
The Parks Market is back on the Bundesplatz in Bern and presents the best culinary specialties from the Swiss parks. A festival of flavors and aromas: tastings of regional products, exchanges with passionate producers, concerts and a variety of activities for young and old are on the program. And be...