Discovering the Brunone Valley - how to become a small naturalist

Preparation of a guide by the pupils of the primary school, for other children who will visit the Brunone Valley, that is considered Natural Monument and Paleontologic Park. The first stage of region study will be performed in collaboration with the experts of the "E. Caffi" Museum of Natural Sciences, Bergamo; the children will prepare an educational guide with exploration and study itineraries appropriate for children and will define the bases for a use plan.
Recovery and enhancement of environmental resources (Natural monument of the Brunone Valley) by means of historic and cultural dissemination and information campaigns. Production of information material on environmental emergencies and the development of good ecological practices, with the participation of schools and the production of brochures with the contribution of local associations for the promotion and enhancement of the historic, cultural and anthropic heritage of the region. Promotion of tourism packages with the participation of local economic establishments (hotels, restaurants, craftspeople, dealers, farms etc.)

Reportage Fotografico © Marco Riva e Paola Corbetta
© Marco Riva e Paola Corbetta
Kinder © Marco Riva e Paola Corbetta

Aims:

Analysing and disseminating the historic and naturalistic aspects of the region, also using the research method. Letting children discover the nature of fossils and their geological and ecological significance. Let them discover and understand the work of a palaeontologist. Knowing the museum as place for information and collection of remnants. Discover how the remnants are found in the region analysed and preserved. Develop concepts of respect for natural resources, concept of cultural asset-heritage. Document experiences and the research itinerary developed and make it possible for tourists to use it. Promote an idea of tourism which is compatible with the environment and respects natural resources, develop the concept of cultural asset-heritage. Lay the foundations for a management/use plan of a protected regional area.

Realization:

Planning educational actions by the teachers of the primary school, which has already been making environmental itineraries in the Brunone Valley for years (observation of plants, animals, itineraries for the senses, of environmental respect and about fossils). Each itinerary includes a theoretical part in class, excursions, laboratories and analysis of materials. Within the project, botanical, zoological and palaeontological aspects will be analysed with the collaboration of the experts of the "E. Caffi" museum in Bergamo, to build with children a tourist guide for those who will visit the territory. Planned activities: exploring the valley through the use of senses, learn features and life habits of some animals, find and recognise some plants, develop concepts of environmental respect. Reconstruct the past environment in the Brunone Vally: fossilization modes, recognition and study of some fossils.

Location:

Berbenno

Involved:

The most relevant players in this action will be: teachers at the Ponte Giurino primary school, in Berbenno (Bergamo) and the School District of Imagna Valley; scientists from the "E.Caffi" Museum of Natural Sciences in Bergamo; Volunteers from the Group of Ecology Wardens of the Imagna Valley Mountain Community; Bergamo Legambiente Section; Volunteer Group Friends of the Brunone Valley; Pontegiurinese Sports Association.

Projectterm:

2006/2007

Financing:

DYNALP² Contributions (Euro) : 8,500
Own contributions or from other funding institutions (Euro) : 8,500
Funding institution: Municipality of Berbenno: 8,500€

Project costs:

17000 Euro

Contact person:

Comune di Berbenno (BG) / Ragioniera
Massimiliana Salvi
Europa 7
24030 Berbenno
IT
Telefon: +39 035 861002
Fax +39 035 860282
E-mail: ragioneria@comune.berbenno.bg.it

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