Focus on local flora and fauna
with the Nature Discovery Centre of Laval
Nestling in the heart of the L’Huisserie woods, the Nature Discovery Centre is a mine of information about the local flora and fauna. Outings, events and shows are organised throughout the year. The seasons are punctuated by an introduction to reading animal footprints in the wood, a workshop on bat cottages and a meeting with the Office National des Forêts.
In summer, the Cabinet of Curiosities invites children to come and enjoy themselves as a family. Anecdotes and insights into the biodiversity of the Mayenne region await you.
Practical information: The minimum age requirement varies according to the workshop.The programme of activities changes from year to year. Reservations required.
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With Mayenne Nature Environnement et the CPIE du Bas-Maine
Mayenne Nature Environnement and the CPIE du Bas-Maine offer a fun way to discover how living things work. All year round, they redouble their inventiveness to raise awareness among the very young of the need to preserve biodiversity and resources, always with an educational approach.
Nature investigations in the Bizeuls peat bog in Ernée, rallies, nature walks, botanical outings, astronomical observations, swift population census and many other activities are on offer. One Wednesday a month, the CPIE’s children’s and teenagers’ nature clubs give everyone the chance to awaken their curiosity and learn more about nature.
Practical information: The minimum age required differs from one activity to another. The programme of activities changes every year. Contact the associations for information. Children’s nature club: 7-11 years, teenagers 12-18 years. Registration required.
