Session at MónNatura Pirineus
The session
This weekend session takes a look at:
- Identification of flora and fauna of the Pyrenees.
- Collection of biological samples in the field and analysis in the laboratory.
- Reintroduction of species.
In this weekend session you immerse yourself fully in the world of nature conservation in a privileged natural environment in the middle of the Valls d'Àneu, in the Pallars Sobirà, in the MónNatura Pirineus centre. You put yourself in the shoes of the expert studying, observing and identifying the fauna, flora and microorganisms of the Pyrenees through fieldwork, the collection of biological samples and their analysis in the laboratory. You also look at and identify the nocturnal wildlife of the area, and study the reintroduction of species, such as the Pyrenean grizzly bear, by implementing the methodology currently used for species monitoring in the field.
Activities
Day: Saturday 20th of May
Opening hours: 9 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Route in the surroundings of MónNatura Pirineus
Activity coordination: Laura Force, Lichens of Barcelona and University of Barcelona (UB), Antonio Gómez, full professor in the Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) and Ignasi Batet, biologist and secundary teacher.
Session given by: Laura Force, Antonio Gómez and Ignasi Batet
Language: Catalan
Description: Observation and collection of samples from higher plants, collection of photo-trapping cameras, definition of habitats and transects of wildlife trails in the Pyrenees. Identification and study of lichens: morphology and ecology, species identification and sample collection.
Day: Saturday 20th of May
Opening hours: 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: Classrooms and laboratory of MónNatura Pirineus
Activity coordination: Laura Force, Lichens of Barcelona and University of Barcelona (UB), Antonio Gómez, full professor in the Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) and Education team of MónNatura Pirineus.
Session given by: Laura Force, Antonio Gómez and Education team of MónNatura Pirineus.
Language: Catalan
Description: Session in the laboratory to analyse the samples obtained in the field that deal with the following issues related to biodiversity and conservation:
- Observation of lichens under binocular lens. Preparation of slices and microscopic. preparations for the introduction and study of basic structures.
- Performing some colour reactions in the lichens according to the identification keys.
- Study of lichens as bioindicators and study of lichenometry.
- Analysis and dissection of egagrópilas.
- Study of nocturnal birds of prey.
Day: Sunday 21st of May
Opening hours: 9 am to 11 am
Location: MónNatura Pirineus Auditorium
Activity coordination: Toni Batet, specialist of the PirosLIFE Catalunya project.
Session given by: Toni Batet
Language: Catalan
Description: Presentation of the PirosLIFE project to reintroduce the brown bear. Study of the implications of the project for the monitoring of the species, preventive measures being carried out in Catalonia to minimise the damage caused by the bear and the characteristics of the species.
Day: Sunday 21st of May
Opening hours: 12 pm to 2 pm
Location: MónNatura Pirineus Auditorium
Activity coordination: Andrea Blanco and Judit Piella, Science Academy team of the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera
Session given by: Andrea Blanco and Judit Piella
Language: Catalan
Description: Closing ceremony of the third edition of the Campus Natura program. Presentations of the participants on the contents of the program. Delivery of diplomas.
