On May 16 and 17, experience nature in a whole new way: birdsong, tree-top adventures, dance, and a folk dance party to celebrate spring… and let nature surprise you.

As a special exception, on Saturday, May 16, the museum restaurant will offer a quick-service menu with no reservations required. On the menu: sandwiches and Comtois-style platters to enjoy on-site or take out.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SOLD OUT – THE BIRD GARDEN, Les chanteurs d’oiseaux Company
Jean Boucault and Johnny Rasse are two nature lovers passionate about birds and their poetry. Imitating their songs quickly became second nature, a game, and a passion.
They then sought to make their gift more musical, turning it into an art form and becoming true bird singers. Join us for a stroll through the heart of the park to encounter the park’s birdlife. The magic of the songs, the interaction with wildlife, and the humor and poetry brought by the two artists will make this walk a precious and unforgettable experience.
At 3:30 p.m., opento all ages, duration approximately 1 hour, walk of about 1 km, registration required, limited spaces.

ARBREZENTEUR ADVENTURES
Fun activities in the trees – Ideehaut Collective
Can you leave the ground behind, let go of your human reference points, and dive into the great mystery of the plant world? A playful, guided exploration in three dimensions.

Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Duration: 75-minute sessions
Audience: Ages 9 and up; accessible to people with disabilities
Capacity: 12 people per session
Registration required at 03 81 55 20 17 (limited spaces)

SUNDAY, MAY 17

FOLK DANCE AND MAY TREE – Balachaux Folk Group
Join the Balachaux Association and the Lé lou di bo group as we celebrate the full bloom of spring by dancing around the reborn tree. Young and old alike, let’s gather at the foot of the Maypole and join the circle dance to the sound of the violin. A cheerful dance leader will guide our steps, culminating in the pride of a colorful collective wreath, a harbinger of the seasons to come.
Starting at 2:30 p.m., open to all ages.

ARBRE ERBRA
A danced ode to life – An Astragale Cie production – Lulla Chourlin, with the support of the Doubs Department
ARBRE ERBRA explores the mirror-like relationship between the dancers and the tree, in a sensitive dance where each dancer must be fully present with themselves, with others, and with their surroundings. This production offers a shared breath, an invitation to pay attention to and listen to the life within us and around us.
At 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., suitable for all ages.

A SENSORY WALK AMONG THE TREES
Join forest therapist and certified breathing coach© Anne Sallé as you set out to meet the park’s trees, silent guardians with a soothing presence. As you move from tree to tree, open your eyes and ears wide to discover what they have to tell us… An invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen to the heartbeat of all living things.

Times: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Ages 7 and up
Capacity: 12 people per tour
Registration required at 03 81 55 20 17 (limited spaces)