A look back at the 6th edition of "COULEURS DU LAC" on 29 September 2024
The 6th edition of "Couleurs du lac", an event organised by the ASL and the commune of Nernier with the support of the Chablais Geopark, was held on 29 September at the Château de Ripaille. The title of the event, "Memories of the future of Lake Geneva", is an invitation to everyone to question what in Lake Geneva's past might "inspire" the future.
"LES COULEURS DU LAC - Mémoires d'avenir du Léman" - Sunday 29th September - Château de Ripaille
On Sunday 29 September 2024, the ASL, the commune of Nernier and Géoparc du Chablais are organising a day devoted to Lake Geneva, with the central theme of "Memories of the future of Lake Geneva". Admission free Venue: Château de Ripaille, Thonon-les-Bains Presentation and programme PDF Programme: 09:45: Welcome and presentation of the 6th edition of the [...]
Exhibition - Espace Léman: Sublacustrine forests, from 6 June to 22 September
This exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the underwater meadows of Lake Geneva. Come and discover their importance, the life they shelter and the issues involved in preserving them. Guided tours are planned on Saturdays and Thursdays, open to all. There are also activities for schools and families with [...]
Free event - Thursday 15 August at 6.30pm | Guided tour and focus on the Great Lagarosiphon, an invasive aquatic plant that is a threat to biodiversity on Lake Geneva.
In-depth guided tour on Thursday 15 August at 6.30pm | Fight against invasives: the Great Lagarosiphon, the latest arrival (free event) As part of our exhibition on sublacustrine forests, the ASL invites you to discover one of the new threats to the seagrass beds of Lake Geneva: the Great Lagarosiphon. This invasive plant, native to the [...]
ASL stand at the BIG JUMP at the Bains des Pâquis - Sunday 14 July from 1pm to 6pm
On Sunday 14 July, as part of the BIG JUMP event organised by the WWF, join us and Pla(GE)stic to raise public awareness of the importance of the Rhône, particularly in terms of biodiversity. Come and discover the invisible world of Lake Geneva on the ASL stand, take a look in the [...]
Exhibition - Espace Léman: Sublacustrine forests, from 6 June to 20 September
The "Forêts sous-lacustres" exhibition opens its doors on Thursday in the ASL's new "Espace Léman"! This exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the sub-lacustrine herbariums of Lake Geneva. Majestic and essential to its ecosystem, they are nevertheless little-known. Come and discover their importance, the life they shelter and the challenges of preserving them. [...]
Take part in our nature outings to discover biodiversity - 3 July to 31 August
Treat yourself to a break on the shores of Lake Geneva with our "Éveil du Léman" outings! With the help of a mask, snorkel and a set of ASL identification sheets, dive into a fascinating immersion to discover the gentle movement of the sea grass beds and the molluscs, crustaceans and fish that rest there. The ASL is offering seven "Awakening the [...]
44th Annual General Meeting - 11 June 2024 in Nyon (VD)
Dear friends of the ASL, We are pleased to invite you to our 44th General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 in Nyon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE 6pm: Visit to the Musée du Léman - Quai Louis-Bonnard 8 Meet at 6pm in front of the Musée du Léman Welcome and presentation of the [...]
ASL stand and knotweed digging at the Troc des cultures, Sunday 5 May from 10am in Publier (Amphion)
Based on sharing, the Crop Swap invites you to swap good advice and equipment to make a success of your garden in a friendly and fun setting. The ASL will be on hand at its stand to help you discover the lake ecosystem. In the afternoon, to raise awareness of the problem of invasive plants, we will be organising [...]
(full event) French group field trip: "Understanding water issues in the Lake Geneva region" - Saturday 6 April 2024
**Full event** The ASL French group is organising a field trip to the Thonon-les-Bains region. Led by Evelyne Baptendier, a doctorate in hydrogeology and an expert in hydrogeology, the theme of this visit is "Groundwater in the Chablais region: diversity and fragility of resources". Itinerary: departs Thonon at 8:30am - returns [...]
