5 June World Environment Day
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Offering unique collections and a variety of activities and events, the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is always ready to welcome its visitors.
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Discovering the Lesvos Petrified Forest, a unique natural monument, is an unforgettable experience.
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a place of education, knowledge and inspiration. Following the current theory and practices of Museum Education, it designs and implements educational programs for students of all levels of education, children of all ages and families.
The Museum operates the Lesvos Geopark and collaborates with many cultural, educational, research organizations and Museums. It is a founding member of the European and Global Geoparks Network, pioneered in the establishment of the network of the Museums of Lesvos, collaborates with schools and Environmental Education Centers, as well as with a significant number of research centers and universities in the framework of research activities.
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (Greek: Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Απολιθωμένου Δάσους Λέσβου) is a geological museum located in the village of Sigri on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Established in 1994, it is a center for the study, management, and preservation of the petrified forest of Lesbos and for public education about the site. It is a founding member of the European Geoparks Network and is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network.
5 June World Environment Day
Celebrating World Environment Day at the Lesvos island Unesco Global Geopark.
Right now we are at the Kalloni wetlands for birdwatching!
More activities for the World Environmental Day 2021, wil be held tomorrow, Sunday 6 June:
(10:00) Cleaning of the Kalloni wetlands from plastics, bird watching at Kalloni Salt Pans in collaboration with the Ogranization «Lesvos Plastic Free»
(11.00) Educational activities inspired by flamingos-KPEN
(12:30) Presentation on "Plastics in our seas" and at the same time games and crafting workshop with recyclable materials-KPEN
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr