Small Great Lakes
Greater scaup
Macroinvertebrates Laboratory
Avigliana Lakes
Greater scaup - Valentina Mangini
Macroinvertebrates Laboratory - Simona Molino
Avigliana Lakes - Claudia Metti
Recipients
- Primary school
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Understanding the territory and its transformations over time
- Understanding freshwater ecosystems and the species that inhabit them
- Recognizing the importance of wetlands for migratory birds
- Respecting the rules of conduct in protected areas
Recipients
- Primary school
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Understanding the territory and its transformations over time
- Understanding freshwater ecosystems and the species that inhabit them
- Recognizing the importance of wetlands for migratory birds
- Respecting the rules of conduct in protected areas
The Avigliana lakes and the Mareschi marsh constitute a wetland area of significant faunistic and botanical interest, protected at the European level by the Habitat Directive and designated as a Special Conservation Area (ZSC). The natural park is a crucial area for migratory bird species, both wintering and passing through.
Description
The visit to the Avigliana Natural Park allows you to discover the ecosystems consisting of the two lake basins, the hilly reliefs, and the marshy area of the Mareschi.
Methodology
The morning at Lake Piccolo will be dedicated to the history of the Park and the origin of the lakes, as well as birdwatching of aquatic birds. We will walk along forest paths on the banks where we will encounter erratic boulders, reed beds, the little water flowers beach, and the cormorant tree.
In the afternoon, the visit will continue at Lake Grande where we will try to understand how the actions carried out by humans, before the establishment of the Park, have completely modified the natural environment.
The last part of the day will be dedicated to the discovery of the Mareschi Marsh: among tussocks of sedges, bulrushes, and reeds, we will discover numerous aquatic insects, amphibians, and grey herons.
Thanks to the microscope available at the Park headquarters, we will observe the invertebrates collected in the marsh: a projector connected to the microscope will allow us to see unusual animals moving in a droplet of water.
Recommended period
All year round
Duration
- Field trip and workshop: full day
- Preliminary meeting in the classroom for 2 consecutive hours (optional)
Trasporti
Bus
Cost borne by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
The Avigliana lakes and the Mareschi marsh constitute a wetland area of significant faunistic and botanical interest, protected at the European level by the Habitat Directive and designated as a Special Conservation Area (ZSC). The natural park is a crucial area for migratory bird species, both wintering and passing through.
Description
The visit to the Avigliana Natural Park allows you to discover the ecosystems consisting of the two lake basins, the hilly reliefs, and the marshy area of the Mareschi.
Methodology
The morning at Lake Piccolo will be dedicated to the history of the Park and the origin of the lakes, as well as birdwatching of aquatic birds. We will walk along forest paths on the banks where we will encounter erratic boulders, reed beds, the little water flowers beach, and the cormorant tree.
In the afternoon, the visit will continue at Lake Grande where we will try to understand how the actions carried out by humans, before the establishment of the Park, have completely modified the natural environment.
The last part of the day will be dedicated to the discovery of the Mareschi Marsh: among tussocks of sedges, bulrushes, and reeds, we will discover numerous aquatic insects, amphibians, and grey herons.
Thanks to the microscope available at the Park headquarters, we will observe the invertebrates collected in the marsh: a projector connected to the microscope will allow us to see unusual animals moving in a droplet of water.
Recommended period
All year round
Duration
- Field trip and workshop: full day
- Preliminary meeting in the classroom for 2 consecutive hours (optional)
Trasporti
Bus
Cost borne by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
