Les Jardin des Jeunes is a 2,000-square-meter urban microfarm located in the town of Bernex, west of Parc des Evaux and south of Bois des Mouilles.

This plot includes a communal garden, an orchard, beehives, a pond, and all the facilities needed for growing crops and maintaining the grounds.

They are open to all young people in the region ages 12–28. By becoming a member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Themed gardens designed for organic farming and to teach practices that respect the soil and the environment, such as permaculture, intercropping, and much more.
• the opportunity to get involved in the community through one of the three areas
• a place to share and interact with other young people
• a welcoming space.

You'll find all the details in the JDJ Charter

The 4 steps to becoming a member of the JDJ (for young people ages 18–28):

1. Get in touch with us through the Contact tab . Come meet us in person and tour the garden to get a real sense of what it’s like and see if you’d like to become a member.

2. Fill out a registration form and sign the JDJ Charter. That’s it—you’re now an official member of the Jardins des Jeunes.

3. Choose the themed garden you’re interested in cultivating (on your own or with friends) and one of the three areas in which you’d like to get involved.

4. Celebrate your involvement with the Jardins des Jeunes.

Become an Active Member

People ages 29 to 99 can become supporting members!

The membership fee is set at 30.- per month (360 CHF per year), which provides us with significant support in carrying out our meaningful project for young people.

Become a supporting member →

Summary of the JDJ Field Charter:

• Respect for everyone, for infrastructure, and for flora and fauna
• Illegal Drug Use
• Everyone chooses a garden theme—there are six to choose from. If you’d like, you can explore all six farms one by one and participate in their activities to gain knowledge and skills through hands-on experience.
• Everyone gets involved in one of the three community groups of their choice.
• Participatory governance, where we make decisions together regarding farm operations and shared infrastructure.
• We, the organizers of the JDJ project, share our knowledge and support you, the members, in developing your personal skills and your organic vegetable farming operations.

Are you interested? Contact us!

I look forward to introducing you to the JDJs and meeting you!