The Helix

The Helix, Flemish Knowledge and Training Centre for Nature and the Environment, stimulates and supports education and training on the environment, nature and sustainable development. The centre develops innovative educational products and methodologies for various target groups.

The name 'The Helix' refers to the structure of the DNA, the carrier of the hereditary information in all living things. The symbol of the center is therefore the blue spiral or helix that you see at the parking lot.

Educational offer

The Helix develops innovative educational products and methodologies for various target groups, such as class groups, students, teachers and lecturers, families, seniors, associations, ... Purpose? Encouraging people to think about and involve them in nature and environmental issues near and far. In this way we want to help them to make the right choices with a view to a sustainable future.

Public activities

The Helix regularly organizes activities for a wide audience of both children and adults:

Open Sundays: on those days a certain theme is in the spotlight. You can then explore the center, visit the exhibitions, participate in workshops or guided walks.

Info evenings: a speaker highlights a specific topic.

Children's workshops: during the Easter and summer holidays, children between 6 and 12 years old can discover and experience nature.

Courses: other organizations regularly provide training in De Helix.

SOURCE: De Helix - Visit Geraardsbergen

Joris Broché