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.
With the participation of a great number of athletes was organised in Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark the mountain trail run “CALDERA RUN ANEMOTIA”.
The mountain trail run was organised on Saturday, August 22, 2020 by the Municipality of Western Lesvos and the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest in the frames of the European research project RURITAGE . The race was supported by Lesvos Runners, the Greek Rescue Team and many volunteers.
The technical support of the athletic event was provided by «LESVOS RIDE».
The race included routes inspired by the volcanic geosites of Anemotia. The athletes had the opportunity to cross the old paths of the area and get to know the unknown beauties of Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark, its unique geosites and the unique rural landscape in the countryside of Lesvos.
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