Herbier en slootjes en herbarium en sluizen

In november 2026, the children of the 18th arrondissement celebrate local biodiversity with a unique exhibition: “Herbiers et herbe d’écluses” (Herbariums and Lockside Grass). Inspired by the young naturalists' plant collections, this initiative offers visitors the opportunity to discover an herbarium created from summer harvests made in the rooftop garden of the Cugnot leisure center. Antoine Chaumeil, a leading figure in local botany, accompanies this exhibition by presenting his techniques and expertise. The young participants have developed original works based on plant specimens, demonstrating their passion for nature. The exhibition thus offers an immersive journey to the heart of the Île-de-France flora, accessible to all ages. A pedagogical project enriched by a collection of herbariums and practical workshops, it is part of an approach aimed at raising awareness about the environment and the richness of Paris’s plant heritage.