EDUCATION | 01. GEOCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Duration: 6h

Description: This programme invites students to reflect on the importance of protecting the geological and natural heritage of the Terras de Cavaleiros Geopark. Through practical activities, field visits and participatory dynamics, they will learn what geoconservation is, why it is essential to preserve geosites and how we can all contribute to a more balanced environment. A programme that promotes ecological awareness and respect for the Earth, awakening a sense of environmental responsibility in young people.

Places to visit:

Geopark Headquarters - Minerals Room

G16 - Salselas Limestone Geosite

G08- Fraga da Pegada Metavolcanite Geosite

Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape

Geo-knowledge

The importance of rocks and minerals in ecosystems (biogeochemical cycle);

Geoconservation and valuing the Geological Heritage;

Ecosystem dynamics (abiotic and biotic factors).

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