From November 18 to 24, Arouca Geopark is promoting Autochthonous Forest Week. With a variety of activities aimed at different audiences, the program aims to raise awareness of the importance and conservation of our forests and native species.

During this week, participants will be able to take part in a range of activities, such as a mycological walk, a forest bath, a cyanotype workshop, an illustration workshop, among others.

This week is organized by AGA – Associação Geoparque Arouca, in partnership with the Municipality of Arouca, the Entre Douro e Vouga Forestry Association and the Arouca and Escariz School Groups.

Take part and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future!

 

PROGRAM

November 18 – Monday

10:00-11:30 – Seed collection and sowing (acorns and others to be defined)

Location: Canelas Primary School

Target audience: Canelas Kindergarten pupils

Afternoon

14:30-16:30 – Art and science | Cyanotype workshop

Location: Arouca Secondary School

Target audience: General public

Free and compulsory registration here!

 

November 19th – Tuesday

10:00-11:00 – Forest in the classroom

Location: Escariz Primary and Secondary School

Target audience: 8th grade students

Afternoon

14:00-17:00 – Reforestation on Sra. da Mó

Location: Monte da Senhora da Mó, Baldios de Moldes

Target audience: Students from the Science Club at Arouca Secondary School

 

November 20 – Wednesday

9:00-12:00 – Mycological walk

Location: Quinta de Alhavaite

Leader: Group of mushroom enthusiasts

Target audience: General public

Registration required and free here!

 

November 21 – Thursday

10:00-11:00 – Yoga in the Forest

Location: Escariz Primary and Secondary School

Target audience: 5th grade students

 

November 22 – Friday

9:30-12:30 – Let’s plant trees

Location: Monte da Sra. da Mó, Baldios de Moldes

Promoter: Detours

 

November 23 – Saturday

9:30-12:30 – Forest Bath

Location: Vidoeiro, Serra da Freita

Target audience: Over 18s

Compulsory, limited and free registration here!

 

09:00-12:00 – On the trail of reforestation

Partnership: Sapatilhas Verdes

Target audience: Sapatilhas Verdes trail runners

 

Afternoon

14:30-17:00 – Guided tour of the “They grow like mushrooms” exhibition and Introduction to illustration workshop

Location: Monastery of Arouca

Target audience: General public and families

Compulsory, limited and free registration here!

 

November 24 – Sunday World Science Day

10:00-13:00 – Aromas of the forest

Location: Gondim Park and Ecovia do Arda

Target audience: General public

Registration required, limited and free here!