With attendance roughly equivalent to the previous year and a slight increase in exhibitors, organizers consider the single-day format to be successful. These positive signs demonstrate the event's firm establishment in the local landscape.
The collaboration with the departmental honey competition, organized by the Chamber of Agriculture, was a significant asset. Jury members examined a record number of samples, enriching the day with exhibitor discoveries, exchanges about trees and plants, and highlighting the work of beekeepers.
Arbre Expo also renewed itself with new activities, including crossbow shooting with rubber projectiles, wooden games, basket weaving demonstrations, apple juice, and entertainment for younger visitors. A symbolic gesture of giving a tree to each child aimed to raise awareness among new generations about nature and its preservation.
Beyond its popular success, Arbre Expo carries an essential message: at a time when it's challenging to divert children from screens, such events are more necessary than ever. They offer opportunities to discover, manipulate, play, observe, and marvel in contact with the living world, reminding us of more active, enriching occupations in harmony with our environment.
By bringing together exhibitors, enthusiasts, families, and the curious around these values, Gérard Mercadier and the entire Arbre Expo team show that nature awareness can also be a moment of pleasure and sharing, ensuring the desire for the adventure to continue.
