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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.
Following all the covid-19 health protocols and with great responsibility we restart the sports activities in the nature of Lesvos, with the mountain running race MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN AGIASOS, on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in the area of Agiasos, at the foot of the enchanting Olympus, one of the most important geosites of Lesvos!
During the route the athletes will have the opportunity to climb to the top of Olympus which is a geological window of the geological evolution of Lesvos and to cross the amazing landscapes and paths of the wider area of Agiasos, as well as the impressive geosites included in the geological monuments of Lesvos island Unesco Global Geopark - Λέσβος Παγκόσμιο Γεωπάρκο Unesco.
The start will take place from the Agiasos stadium at 9.00 am.
An opportunity to celebrate the beauty of nature of Lesvos in a unique environment
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr