6th International Training Course on UNESCO Global Geoparks: Management and Development, organized by the China University of Geosciences
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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.
Professor N. Zouros, President of the Global Geoparks Network, at the opening ceremony of the 6th International Training Course on UNESCO Global Geoparks: Management and Development, organized by the China University of Geosciences (Beijing), the Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark, the Office of Chinese Geoparks Network-Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, with the contribution of the University of the Aegean.
The course is held with the support of NESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat, UNESCO Beijing Office, Global Geoparks Network (GGN), Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) and Department of Protected Area Management, National Forestry and Grassland Administration-Secretariat of Chinese Commission for Unesco.
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr