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Guided visit

Origins and myths behind the names of trees and plants

Dive into the heart of plant legends! A guided tour where myths, etymologies and the secrets of plants and trees reveal their hidden stories. A journey between nature and poetry.

Vénérable vieux chêne

When we stroll through a park, a forest, or a garden, we encounter trees and flowers every day, some of which we know by name… but rarely by their stories.

Yet, behind every name—whether scholarly or popular—lies a tale. Sometimes an ancient legend, sometimes a folk belief, sometimes a forgotten custom, and sometimes even a play on words passed down through generations.

This guided tour invites everyone to look up, listen closely, and enter a world where botany, etymology, and mythology intertwine.

March 21st will be International Day of Forests:
https://www.un.org/fr/observances/forests-and-trees-day

Dates and times

Friday 20 March 2026

Event location

Location name
Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève
Address
Chemin de l'Impératrice 1, 1292 Chambésy - 1202 Chambésy

Prices and conditions

Price

Free

Age
From 4 to 99 years
Format
Online

Organiser

Proposed by
Conservatoire et jardin botaniques
Vénérable vieux chêne