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The Black Woodpecker
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For further information and to make bookings.
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Primary Education (Intermediate and Upper Stages):
The Black Woodpecker |
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One or three-days stays
Aims of the programme:
- Familiarisation with the socio-cultural aspects of life in the high mountain.
- Identification of the adaptation of species to the conditions in their surroundings.
- Development of the capacity to observe the countryside.
- The understanding of how the building sustainably operates.
- Reflection of our planet’s social and natural problems.
- Development of environmentally friendly behaviour and habits.
In accordance with the aims of the programme, the team of environmental teachers works together with the school’s teachers to produce a programme of activities that matches their requirements in line with the choice of activities available:
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En Route Activities |
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Marshes of la Torrassa |
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An activity for discovery of the marsh ecosystem situated in Guingueta d’Àneu.
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Vila Closa d’Escaló |
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A visit to the old quarter of the town of Escaló, a town that was once surrounded by a wall.
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Esterri d’Àneu photography circuit |
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A game for discovery of the historical legacy of Esterri d'Àneu.
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Casa
Gassia |
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A guided tour around the Ecomuseu museum of the valleys of Àneu.
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Museu del pastor |
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A visit to the Museu del Pastor museum in Llessuï. This activity is conducted by the guides of the Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici national park.
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Salt-mines of Gerri de la Sal |
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A guided tour around the salt-mines of Gerri de la Sal to learn about the manufacture and extraction of salt in the eighteenth century.
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Daytime Activities |
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The nature learning center |
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A guided tour around the centre to learn about the principles of environmental design and of the integration of it into the countryside, and the use of renewable energy.
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Forest study |
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Iitinerary for the discovery of how a forest ecosystem works.
- Length: de 3 hour to a whole day
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Visit to the Wildlife Centre |
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A visit to the wildlife centre, where we will see some of the most emblematic species of the Pyrenees..
- Length: de 3 hour to a whole day
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Countryside interpretation |
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An excursion to interpret the elements that make up the countryside and how human activity has transformed it.
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The good shepherd’s game |
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A role play for understanding of the job of a shepherd and the complexity of the transfer of livestock from area to area to graze.
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The mountain streams |
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An activity to identify and learn about the different species of plants and animals in the water ecosystem of a high mountain.
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A forest of sensations |
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A journey through the Comial forest, which will reveal the feelings and the sensations a forest can generate.
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Nature tour |
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A tour to discover the environment, to learn about the formation of the Pyrenees, its vegetation and the wildlife that inhabit it.
- Length: de 3 hour to a whole day
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Follow-up of nest boxes |
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A walk to monitor and follow up on the nest boxes. This is an activity that is strongly related to the time of year and the weather conditions.
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Visit to Son |
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A walk around Son to learn about some of the elements to have born witness to the Romanesque age and about the lifestyle of the town's inhabitants in the last century. A visit to the Son old flourmill.
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Observation of the sun |
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A presentation of the sun as a star and as a resource. This will be conducted in the Observatori Astronòmic observatory to view the main protagonist of the solar system.
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Traditional games |
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An activity to re-live the traditional games that were played in the valleys of Àneu and Aran by our ancestors.
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Visit to the weather station |
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An activity for an up-close insight into how the weather station of the centre operates.
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Night-Time Activities |
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Astronomy night |
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Discovery of the main constellations of the northern hemisphere and the relationship between them and mythological figures, in a session held in the planetarium and direct observation of the night sky. Pupils in secondary schools, further education and of intermediate vocational training will use telescopes.
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The souns of the night |
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A night-time walk to learn about the birds of prey and other species that are characteristic of this environment, with special attention to the Pyrenean owl, an emblematic inhabitant of these mountains.
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