Metalliferous Hills (Grosseto). They return to the Metalliferous Hills “Nature’s Nights”, a review dedicated to biodiversity now in its fourth edition, organised by the Colline Metallifere National Park, the lead body, in collaboration with Labont – Center for Ontology (University of Turin) and the Municipalities of Scarlino, Follonica and Gavorrano.
The program of events dedicated to nature includes four meetings with special guests in other symbolic places of the Park and three night excursions on the territory guided by the director and creator of the event James Radi, naturalist, nature photographer and environmental hiking guide. For years he has been involved in naturalistic scientific dissemination, nature conservation and the creation of projects related to the protection and promotion of biodiversity.
«A territory immersed in a nature that is still largely wild, like that of the Colline Metallifere National Park – explains It works -, is the ideal stage for a review that is consecrated, in its fourth edition, as an important event for nature lovers and for all citizens because, as I never tire of repeating, “nature is culture”. Also this year a schedule of important popularizers, excellences of Italian scientific and naturalistic culture and not only and three night outings to discover the treasures of our biodiversity».
«The review “Nights of nature” – he adds Fabiola Favillipresident of the Colline Metallifere National Park – confirms itself as a precious opportunity to know and appreciate a unique territory, characterized by intact natural environments because they are scarcely anthropized, marked by a long mining history that has made its features unmistakable and yet has not affected its ecosystems. Conferences and excursions will be the “passport” for an exceptional journey into the nature of the Colline Metallifere».
The program
The review beginson Friday 12th July at the Rocca Pisana in Scarlino cwith the meeting with the biologist, photojournalist and science communicator Francesco Tomasinelli. The title of the evening is “Wild Italy” and some of the most fascinating naturalistic experiences of our country will be presented.
We continue Friday, July 19th in the splendid setting of industrial archaeology of the Ravi Marchi mine in Gavorrano for the meeting with Nicolò Oppicelli, mycologist and journalist, who will talk to the public about the fascinating world of mushrooms, their vital role in coevolution, their presence in history and future prospects.
Saturday 27th July we return to the Rocca Pisana in Scarlino for an event with Serena Giacomin, atmospheric physicist, climatologist and meteorologist. The evening’s title is “We need more science to fight the climate crisis”. Too often, climate change is associated with the concept of the future, when in fact the effects on the environment, society and the economy are already evident today. The data demonstrate this and describe how the planetary balance is at risk, so it is necessary to act immediately.
In the end, Friday 2nd August appointment in the garden of the former Casello Idraulico of Follonica for the meeting with Veronica Maglieri, ethologist and popularizer, entitled “Te lo leggo in faccia”, and we will talk about facial expressions and emotions in humans and other animals that represent a communication channel through which we transmit to others, often unconsciously, our emotions. All events are free entry and will start at 9.30pm.
Guided tours
The three guided night tours will take place from 7pm to 11pm, with the aim of raising awareness of the biodiversity of the Colline Metallifere National Park area.
The first excursion, entitled “In the kingdom of geckos” will take place Tuesday, July 23 in Cala Violina, in the municipality of Scarlino.
Tuesday 6th August excursion to Monte Calvo, in the municipality of Gavorrano, to discover the limestone prairie overlooking the sea.
The program ends Tuesday 3 September con a walk in Montioni, in the municipality of Follonica, to discover the sounds and scents of the Mediterranean scrub.
The excursions have a limited number of participants (maximum 35 people) to allow the least possible impact on the flora and fauna of the various sites and to provide a satisfying experience for participants, allowing the guide to get in touch with people and to observe the peculiarities of these ecosystems up close. Participants must have a headlamp or hand torch, closed trekking shoes with a non-smooth sole and a packed lunch and water.
Reservations are required at these contacts of the Parco delle Colline Metallifere: tel. 0566 844247 or 0566.843402; e-mail [email protected].
