les belles ambitions du parc des Jalles
A space that the Metropolis intends to promote through a hundred events between now and July. With the desire to introduce the general public to the heritage, natural and agricultural riches of the Parc des Jalles. To do this, the intercommunality relies on various association partners, such as Urban Alternative, which combines integration and tourism and will visit the banks of the Garonne in July, or Sepanso, which offers many initiations to the discovery of wildlife and Flora.
“Around us, there are more than 400 plant and 35 animal species”
“Here there is a diversity of landscapes, which promotes a rich biodiversity”, explains Suzanne. “Around us, there are more than 400 plant and 35 animal species. Pedagogue, the young woman adapts her speech to the youngest. “In two short weeks, it will be spring for us. But, for nature, it has already begun. »
Playground
A huge playground for some budding explorers. “It’s discovery, I feel a bit like an adventurer! Ysalie exclaims. From the height of her 8 years, she navigates with agility between lichen and wild carrots with Iban, a boy of the same age. Together, the two children run towards Suzanne who has identified something. “Are you protesting? That vinegary, ammonia-like smell? A fox passed by. We can see its passage, where the vegetation is flattened. For drivers, be careful on the roads in March and April. It is not uncommon to come across foxes. Young and old alike listen to him attentively.
Among them, there is Baptiste, 9 years old. Squatting down, he carefully observes the track left by a deer. “He’s been there recently, the mud is fresh,” whispers the little expert to his father, Yann. One of the many complicit moments of their Sunday stroll.
The new activities in the Parc des Jalles aim to raise public awareness of environmental issues and to highlight the craftsmen and farmers of the sector. A discovery of the professions of beekeeper and market gardener is thus planned for April 20. The Métropole has set itself a development objective for the park over fifteen years. In total, 30 million euros of investment are planned.