FINN, nature is a spectacle
The 28th edition of the Festival International Nature Namur will be held from 14 to 23 October, with a wide range of activities including a photo exhibition, nature films and conferences...
The Royal Forestry Society of Belgium is taking part in this year's event, offering field trips to discover the forest and foresters:
15 & 16/10 - 10:30 to 17:00 "Art Forêt - Terroir" day - Walking
Guided tour of the Romanesque church of Waha (10th century), the famous stained glass windows by Jean-Michel Folon and the sculptures by the Maitre de Waha (16th century). Giant mushroom omelette. Guided tour of a mosaic forest: how to manage a multifunctional ecosystem that reconciles economic, biodiversity, social and landscape aspects... in anticipation of climate change.
Practical information:
- Price : 5€
- RDV : N4 to Marche. 500m after the "Centre" exit, turn right towards Waha. Car park 100m below the church, rue du Maquis.
- Guide : Louis Georges
- Bookings : detailed programme of the day and booking with the guide : louis.georges@skynet.be
- Terms and conditions : Clothing and footwear suited to the forest and the weather. Children welcome. PRMs can enjoy a walk around the châlet and the ponds. Discreet dogs on leads are welcome.
16/10 - 09:00 to 12:00 Waking up to the forest - Boninne
Activity for all ages, 3km walk, a morning in the forest
Practical information:
- Price : free of charge
- RDV : Parking aux fraises in Boninne, junction Route de Hannut and Chemin du Roi Albert. Opposite number 181 Route de Hannut. 50°29'29.0″N 4°55'48.0″E
- Guide : Bénédicte de Thysbaert
- Bookings : booking essential at 0498/81.32.05
- Terms and conditions : maximum 12 people. Specific equipment required depending on the weather, good shoes, no disabled access but slow walking, no dogs.
19/10 - 14:00 to 16:00 Man and the forest - Malonne
Animated walk for children. Let's set off together to discover the forest! Come and discover the forest as a source of life, in close contact with mankind.
Practical information:
- Price : free of charge
- RDV : entrance to the Bois de la Vecquée, opposite number 17 Rue du Bransart, 5020 Malonne
- Guide : Julie Goffette - Booking: booking required for 17/10 via the online form by clicking here. Further information at 081/62.74.06 or via julie.goffette@srfb-kbbm.be
- Terms and conditions : must be accompanied by an adult. Approx. 2.5 km. Weather-appropriate clothing. Good walking shoes. No dogs.
22/10 - 14:00 to 16:30 In the forest! Guided tours of the Forêt de Soignes - Groenendael
Guided walk for the general public in the Forêt de Soignes. Come and discover the forest as a source of life, in close contact with mankind.
Practical information:
- Price : free of charge
- RDV : Bosmuseum car park at Duboislaan 2, 1560 Hoeilaart
- Guide : Jean Stoz - Booking: booking required for 20/10 via the online form by clicking here. Further information at 081/62.74.06 or via julie.goffette@srfb-kbbm.be
- Terms and conditions : suitable footwear and clothing, not accessible to pushchairs and PRM. Recommended for children aged 7 and over. No dogs allowed.
23/10 - 14:00 to 16:30 In the forest! Guided tours of the Forêt de Soignes - Auderghem
Guided walk for the general public in the Forêt de Soignes. Come and discover the forest as a source of life, in close contact with mankind.
Practical information:
- Price : free of charge
- RDV : car park of the Centre d'Art du Rouge-Cloître located at Rue du Rouge Cloitre, 4, 1060 Auderghem
- Guide : Amir Bouyahi - Booking: booking required for 20/10 via the online form by clicking here. Further information at 081/62.74.06 or to julie.goffette@srfb-kbbm.be
- Terms and conditions : suitable footwear and clothing, not accessible to pushchairs and PRM. Recommended for children aged 7 and over. No dogs allowed. The full programme of FINN activities is available on the event website.
