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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.
With great success and high attendance was conducted on Friday 15th January the second training webinar for the teachers and educators of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Greece.
After the welcome greeting of Mrs. Vasiliki Makri, Head of the European and International Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Education and Religions, the participants -Netwrork’s educators were informed for the new UNESCO program "UNESCO Global Geoparks” and the various possibilities of implementing educational programs thanks to the two Networks’ collaboration by Professor Nikolaos Zouros and the ASPnet National Coordinator, Mrs. Vera Dilari
In particular, the webinar included detailed presentations of the educational activities at Psiloritis Unesco Global Geopark by Mrs. Zacharenia Kefalogianni, the field educational programs at Lesvos Island Unesco Global Geopark by Mrs. Konstantina Bentana, and the educational material for Vikos-Aoos Unesco Global Geopark by Assistant professor Kostas Gavrilakis. Educational programs and educational visits of school groups at Greek Unesco Global Geoparks were also presented by Mr. Panagiotis Hatzilamprou and Mrs. Evangelia Georgaki.
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr