Maintenance Work at the Alpine Garden La Thomasia, Pont de Nant
About the event
La Thomasia is a botanical garden dedicated to the study and conservation of mountain plants. Located at an altitude of 1,260 meters, it lies beneath the spectacular western face of the Grand Muveran, which towers 800 meters above it. Situated at the entrance of the Pont de Nant Valley, a nature reserve, La Thomasia was founded in 1891 by the Thomas family and has been continuously cultivated ever since.
The botanical garden houses nearly 3,000 mountain plant species, arranged according to their geographical origin. Alpine flowers grow alongside those from the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains, the Caucasus, the Andes, Japan, New Zealand's mountains, the Moroccan Atlas, and Arctic regions.
The organization Alpes Vivantes is actively engaged in concrete conservation efforts in the Vaud Alps. By participating in this hands-on field day, you will have the opportunity to experience the daily realities of managing a mountain botanical garden, deepen your knowledge of alpine flora, understand the value of critical habitats for endangered species, and make a significant contribution to preserving the natural resources of the Vaud Alps.
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10:00 - 10:30 Welcome and information session over coffee
10:30 - 12:00 Fieldwork
12:00 - 13:30 Outdoor lunch featuring local products
13:30 - 15:45 Fieldwork
15:45 - 16:15 Afternoon snack and discussion with local stakeholders
16:30 Departure
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Meeting Point: 10:00 at Pont de Nant
End of Day: 16:30 from Pont de Nant
It is recommended to rent a bus for groups of 20 to 30 people or use private vehicles. As shown above, the official public bus departs very early in the morning from Bex.
On-Site Safety – Please Note:
- Follow the instructions of the on-site supervisor and perform tasks carefully. If anything is unclear, do not hesitate to ask.
- Ensure your actions do not endanger others. For example, do not throw stones or branches downhill if people are below.
- Report any injuries to the supervisor, who is equipped with a first aid kit.
- Inform the supervisor if you suffer from allergies, asthma, heart/circulatory issues, or other medical conditions, and bring any personal medication with you.
- After the activity, thoroughly check your body for ticks. If found, remove them immediately, disinfect the bite, mark and monitor the area. Consult a doctor if any symptoms of illness occur.
In Case of Emergency:
Remain calm and inform the on-site supervisor, who will take all necessary rescue measures and care for those involved. All instructions from the supervisor must be followed.
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