UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus: Facing current challenges
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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.
UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus: Facing current challenges
Wednesday 11th November 2020
The UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus will organize on Wednesday, 11th November 2020 at 6 p.m. an online meeting on "UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus: Facing current challenges". The main goal is to present the actions and activities developed by the UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus during the difficult period of the pandemic, while information will be also provided on the submission of the candidate areas of Greece in UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Registrations at: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdJPxwCV9i.../viewform...
Co-organized by: Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO, Hellenic Geoparks Forum, UNESCO Chair on Geoparks and Sustainable Development of Insular and Coastal Areas-University of the Aegean
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr