Education
SISKA specialists give courses and lectures for the general public and schools (introduction to karst and speleology). Other courses on specific topics are given to professionals (offices and administrations) and at university level.
The Institute also provides educational material (publications, videos, teaching kits) on the themes of water, karst and caves.
SISKA organises themed excursions explaining the evolution of the landscape, underground water flows, geology and karst biotopes. As part of these excursions, small groups can visit a cave. Some excursions are organised regularly, others ocasionnally.
We can organise excursions on request to suit your wishes. Don't hesitate to contact us!
Some examples of excursions:
- Groundwater in La Chaux-de-Fonds,
- the karstic landscapes of the Vaud Jura,
- Gorges de l'Areuses,
- the Goumois Cluse,
- the oasis of Le Locle,
- the Milandre underground laboratory,
- la Glacière de Monlési,
- discover the underground environment at Môtiers,
- between ice and karst at Rochers de Naye,
- excursions to other parts of Switzerland are also possible (GR, SG, BE, BL, etc.)
The SISKA publishes various books and brochures on karst and speleology:
Consult the informational brochures of the SISKA and the Swiss Speleological Society.
- Dolines. Formation process, functions and conservation, practical advice
- Wind turbines in karstic regions
- Beneath our feet ... karst
- Safe Speleo: Practice caving safely
You can order printed versions of our brochures, free of charge, by e-mail. Only the "wind turbines" brochure is sold for CHF 9.
Order our karst excursion guides
- Au fil du Doubs, an excursion guide from Les Brenets to Saint-Ursanne
- Taubenloch Gorge and Reuchenette Gorge
- Along the Orbe, discovering an exceptional river
- The Le Locle valley, a guide to understanding the landscape
- Gorges de l'Areuse, guide to hydrogeological excursions
- From the Areuse to the Doubs, following in the footsteps of the water of La Chaux-de-Fonds
Our guides are sold for CHF 9.- (+ postage). You can order them by e-mail.
Discover our books on the underground world
In the caves of Switzerland. From exploration to science
At the source of Switzerland. Discovering Switzerland's blue gold
SISKA has designed an original teaching kit "Underground water, karst and caves.This ready-to-use guide is suitable for all school levels from 5th grade (8-9 years old) upwards. The material enables teachers (even those who know nothing about caves and karst) to give their students a fun, in-depth introduction to underground water, karst and speleology, as well as related themes.
The Powerpoint presentations, games and experiments contained in the case can easily be adapted to the level of the pupils, depending on the teacher's wishes and methods.
Some of the themes developed
- Geology (concepts)
- Cave formation
- Cave fauna
- Water flow underground
- Limestone landscapes
- Concretions, crystals
- Archaeology
- Protecting the underground environment
Price : CHF 1500 + VAT and postage. Order from the SISKA
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