JDJ WORKSHOPS
These workshops introduce you to the local flora and fauna and offer a wonderfully clear and hands-on introduction to beekeeping.
All of our workshops include a theoretical component, a practical component, and discussions on the topics covered.
This allows you to start right where you are, get answers to your questions, and have a great time at our inspiring organic vegetable farm.
Do Green
These four workshops are designed for people seeking solutions that can help human beings and the living ecosystems around us evolve in a way that promotes solidarity and sustainability.
Each workshop includes both a theoretical and a practical component.
And for the picnic-and-movie night, we hope you have a wonderful evening enjoying a movie—whether you're on your own, with family, or with friends.
Learn About Bokashi Compost
DISCOVER BOKASHI: LIVING SOIL An introduction to techniques for restoring soil after overexploitation, including Bokashi compost. A workshop to understand soil life and learn how to regenerate it using, among other things, Bokashi compost. We’ll explore how to restore a...
Living in the Donut
EXPERIENCING THE DONUT IN THE GARDEN: RESOURCE FAIR Can we meet everyone’s needs without exceeding the Earth’s limits? The donut model offers a simple framework for understanding the ecological and social challenges of our time. In this workshop on our...
Biodiversity
BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT EXISTING ECOSYSTEMS? Preserving flora and fauna, mulching, no-till farming, planting trees, insect nesting boxes? By observing and understanding these mechanisms, it is possible to understand the...
Movie Night
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JDJ As part of the Bernex-Confignon Sustainability Festival, a film about biodiversity—presented in collaboration with the Geneva Green Film Festival—will be screened at the JDJ. Deck chairs will be available. Bring your blankets and picnics. It’s going to be a great evening...
THE BIRDS OF THE JDJ
Birdsong is everywhere, brightening our days and nights with songs, calls, and hoots.
Through these four workshops, we will learn about the birds in the Jardins des Jeunes and our neighborhoods.
Recognizing them by their songs and appearance, and understanding their breathtaking migrations—it will no longer be a mystery to you!
Passerines
In this first workshop, we'll learn to identify the passerines in our neighborhoods—the ones that fly close to us and the ones that feed on the ground. We'll listen to their songs and discover whether they sound flute-like, beaded, shrill, or even whinnying, as well as the...
Birds of Prey
In this second JDJ bird-watching workshop, I’ll teach you how to identify the three main birds of prey found in agricultural areas—by their wingspan, silhouette, and calls. Here at JDJ, we’re lucky that our forest is...
Agriculture & Migration
In this third workshop of the JDJ “Meet the Birds” series, we’ll continue observing other passerines that live near us. We’ll then set out to explore the great adventure of migration. Where do the birds go in late fall in...
Recognizing the edges
In this fourth workshop, we’ll listen to the songs of the JDJ birds and learn to identify which birds each song belongs to. Through their songs, birds communicate with one another to protect their territory, find food, and...
Introduction to Beekeeping
These workshops, led by our beekeeper, will take you on a journey to discover the JDJ apiary, its changes throughout the season, and how to care for our beloved honeybees.
The roles and balance of these micro-societies—which you’ll be able to observe—will be explained to you, such as those of the tiny and fascinating wild bees.
Domestic & Wild
This workshop takes you on a journey to discover honeybees and wild bees: Since Switzerland is fortunate to have a wide variety of bee species, you’ll learn about the role of these pollinators and their importance to plant biodiversity. Our...
Varroa Mites & Our Queens
Summer Harvest and Varroa Treatment: Help with the last honey harvest of the year from the two hives, assisted by the beekeeper. You’ll retrieve the spring honey frames from the hive and extract the honey with the beekeeper. All the...
Cosmetics Development
Workshop on making cosmetics from bee products: Did you know that bees produce more than just honey? You’ll discover that beeswax and propolis are also two valuable ingredients in natural cosmetics. You’ll then make your own...
Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest: Help the beekeeper harvest honey from the two hives. You’ll retrieve the spring honey frames from the hive and extract the honey with the beekeeper. You’ll all leave with a delicious jar of honey from your...