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.
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.
The nature excursions organised by the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest -Kalloni Enviromental Information Center are being continued, aiming to the acquaintance of the public with the natural wealth of Lesvos Geopark.
The ringing of birds in the wetlands of the Dipi - Larsos successfully started last weekend. The participation was high both mornings (October 23 and 24) and for this reason the excursions will be continued in November. The purpose of the ringings, apart from their presentation to the public, is a contribution to the study of the population of moustached warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon), characteristic species of the protected area GR4110013 "Gera Bay, Dipi and Charamida swamps”.
Birdwatching excursion and bird-ringing will take place on Sunday 31st October in Gera swamp during 08:00-11:00 (2 groups 08:00 and 09:30)
For registrations: 22510-47033, 22530-28091
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Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr
