Anna Zemp-Stiftung

The Anna Zemp Foundation is a regionally rooted nature education centre in Männedorf, Switzerland. Founded in 1978, it works to inspire people through enthusiasm and love for nature, encouraging responsible action. Its goals include conserving species diversity, promoting biodiversity in residential areas, demonstrating its value, and helping people take practical steps to support it. The foundation also fosters connections and cooperation among people and organisations involved in nature conservation and education.

At the heart of its work is a 6,300-square-metre nature garden rich in habitats and species, overlooking Lake Zurich and the mountains. Visitors can explore places to pause and observe native plants and wildlife, as well as an imaginative wooden play area at the forest edge. The site includes the historic Huus alle Winde, where Anna Zemp lived, and a visitor room. For schools, the foundation provides outdoor-learning infrastructure, including a garden pavilion, fire pit and equipment boxes. Its website also shares projects, news and practical information about nature in residential areas, and invites visitors to support its work.