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Insects at the ponds

Excursion: Insects at the ponds in the Pfyn Forest

Time

13:00 - 15:30

Venue

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
3970 Salgesch

Meeting place

Railway Station Leuk SBB

Excursion to the fascinating world of insects at the ponds. In the heart of the Pfyn forest the groundwater forms a series of ponds where you can during the excursion observe the animals.

insecte water level
Image: A. Jacob

Be surprised...and experience the unusually high biodiversity in the Pfyn-Finges protected reserve.

Among all the insects that enliven the ponds and channels in the Pfyn forest, the dragonflies are definitely the most elegant and easiest to observe. There are two types of dragonfly in the forest: The small dragonfly and the large dragonfly.

We will have the opportunity to observe the different inscets at the ponds in the protected reserve of the Pfyn Forest.

Families are welcome!

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Intended for

Age:
  • 6-10
  • 10-14
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+
  • Family

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

Families: CHF 50.-
Adults: CHF 25.-
Children: CHF 10.-
The excursion is conducted in German and French.

Equipment: Clothing suitable for the weather conditions, good shoes, drinks, light refreshments.

Registration is required by 5 p.m. on Friday; see link.
Languages: German, French
Weather dependent? Yes
Does it cost anything? Yes