Our seed bank currently holds the seeds of over 700 native plant species, many of which are endangered. On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, come and discover how this living vault preserves Swiss plant diversity. Throughout this festive day, young and old can participate in fun activities and take on challenges to discover the amazing strategies of seeds. A day rich in discoveries to understand how these tiny treasures contribute to preserving the plant diversity of tomorrow. Will the maple or the dandelion win the gold medal? Some seeds travel with the wind, others cling to animal fur, and still others let gravity do the work. Come and discover these different dispersal strategies through the great games of the Olympiads! Assemble your dream team and choose six champion seeds to face three formidable challenges: aerial acrobatics, gravity marathon, gripping darts… May the best embryo win! Tactile challenge: can you recognize these seeds without seeing them? Small or large, smooth or rough, light or heavy… Seeds exhibit an incredible diversity of shapes and textures. Can you identify them purely by touch and guess which plants they belong to?
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