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Parc du Peuple de l’herbe: the work continues

1/ Work continues at the Observatoire in the Parc du Peuple de l’herbe With the Maison des Insectes finished, attention has turned to building the Observatoire. Following the installation of the steel frame last June, the installation of the stairs, scheduled for this summer, has been extended a little. Work to cover the structure recommenced […]

The eastern side of the park is open!

The summer of 2015 saw the opening of the eastern side of the Parc du Peuple de l’Herbe, with the promenade comprising a pedestrian path, an array of plants (wildflower meadow, shrubs, trees) and a play area that matches the colours of the park. The eastern bank of the La Galiotte pond, as well as […]

Phyto-remediation in a nutshell

Phyto-remediation involves using certain plants, trees and shrubs to clean up the environment. Three phyto-remediation gardens are being created at the park. While the decision to create gardens that will restore the environment is in line with the sustainable development plan, it is also an innovative approach. Phyto-remediation relies on the use of functional eco-systems […]

Plants at the park

Around 300 trees (ash, alder, willow, birch, maple, hornbeam, etc.) have been selected in a nursery with a view to planting them across the park from November onwards. Thousands of shrubs, seedlings and saplings will also be planted before March 2016 with a view to perfecting the landscape. They complement various other plants that have […]