05 – Natural Risks and Climate Change: Learning at Arouca Geopark
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You can learn about the evolution of Arouca Geopark from the geosites of Serra da Freita and raise awareness of the importance and need to adopt collective and individual measures to preserve the natural heritage, increase resilience and adaptability and reduce the risks of natural disasters, promoting sustainable development. In this field, Early Warnings are of the utmost importance, which is why the field trip includes a visit to the Arouca Weather Radar, an IPMA – Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere infrastructure and a panoramic geosite, where we can learn more about the technical operation and importance of this equipment in the fields of weather forecasting and surveillance.
Promoter: AGA – Associação Geoparque Arouca
Pre-booking by filling in and submitting the form, 15 working days in advance. Subject to availability.
For more information, please contact geral@aroucageopark.pt (preferred) or 256 940 254 or 915 435 846.
Notes
- Free for accompanying teachers;
- Travel between the different points of the visit takes place in the group bus;
- Each bus will be accompanied by a guide;
- The meeting point with the guide will be defined according to the schedule;
- The starting point of the visit can be adjusted according to the availability of facilities;
- For each program, a maximum of 60 students (one coach) and a minimum of 15 are allowed per monitor. For lower or higher numbers of participants, please contact the services;
- In the event of rain, snow, thunderstorms, fog or very cold weather, we suggest changing the date of the visit. The group must ensure this when booking transportation;
- In the event of snow and/or ice, access to the Serra da Freita may be prohibited;
- Participants should bring comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the weather forecast for Serra da Freita. On hot days, sunscreen, a hat and water are recommended. On cold days, they should bring several layers of clothing and avoid fabric shoes;
- The visit to the central control building of the Serra da Freita Wind Farm takes place in partnership with the company Ventient Energy, and requires prior authorization. The visit takes place in groups of 25 people and requires the prior signing of a liability form.
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