Leisure workshops
For leisure centers
These workshops introduce children to nature and know-how. Workshops for leisure centers are available by reservation on Wednesdays and from Monday to Friday during zone A school vacations.
![Cabin village](https://www.maisons-comtoises.org/app/uploads/2022/06/Village-des-cabanes-2-1920x1280.jpg)
![Natural dyes](https://www.maisons-comtoises.org/app/uploads/2022/06/Teinture-naturelle-2-1920x1280.jpg)
On the spice route - NEW
Aims: discover spices and their uses
How it works: based on a sensory approach and a visit to the garden, children make a little spice blend...
From 4 to 12 years old.
Gardening
Aims: discover gardening techniques and tools.
Procedure: in the educational square garden, children learn to spade, hoe, rake, sow or plant.
From 6 to 12 years old.
Art and nature
Aims: reconnect with their creative powers using materials found in nature.
Procedure: using leaves, grasses and flowers, children invent an imaginary animal.
Ages 4 to 12
Insect hotel
Aims: to raise awareness of the need to protect biodiversity
How it works: children learn to recognize auxiliary insects and how to make shelters for them in the museum.
Ages 6 to 10
Bees
Aims: understand the role and importance of bees in the environment
How it works: after a visit to the apiaries and an introduction to beekeeping, take part in a creative activity using beeswax.
From 6 to 12 years old.
![Gardening](https://www.maisons-comtoises.org/app/uploads/2022/06/Jardinage-3-1320x880.jpg)
![bees](https://www.maisons-comtoises.org/app/uploads/2022/07/abeilles-3-1920x1280.jpg)
![Insect hotel](https://www.maisons-comtoises.org/app/uploads/2022/07/2205_BEN_BECKER_musee_maisons_comtoises_0676_BD-1320x880.jpg)