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EVENTS CALENDAR:
JANUARY 27, 2025 (4:30 PM)
Online Webinar
"Wetlands: A Strategic Asset for Italy"
Organized by: Green Future Project and MEDSEA. Free event on Zoom.
Info & Registration: Webinar sign-up link on Zoom.
JANUARY 31, 2025 (9 AM-12 PM)
Wetlands of Tepilora Park
Discovering the wetlands of Tepilora Park and "Eye on Feathers" workshop
Meeting point: Posada Nature Trail (9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Organized by: CEAS Casa delle Dame of Posada
Who it's for: reserved for children from Posada kindergarten
Information and reservations: 3773059522
FEBRUARY 2, 2025 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Porto Liscia Wetland (SS)
Photo Contest Walk: "Nella Terra di Mezzo"
Capture the landscapes and biodiversity of the Porto Liscia wetland through your lens.
Meeting Point: First parking lot at Porto Liscia beach.
Organized by: Osservatorio Naturalistico Isola di Culuccia.
Open to: Everyone, free of charge.
Info & Registration: Tel/WhatsApp 3666345287.
FEBRUARY 2, 2025 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Marceddì Wetland (OR)
Biodiversity Discovery Walk
Birdwatching experience with binoculars and scopes provided by Lipu, led by expert natural guides.
Meeting Point: Museum of the Sea, Marceddì, Terralba.
Organized by: Lipu Oristano delegation.
Open to: Everyone, limited to 20 participants.
Info & Registration: 3487941509.
FEBRUARY 2, 2025 (from 10:00 AM)
Santa Gilla Lagoon
"Exploring the Lagoon"
Flamingo observation lab with binoculars and scopes, guided by CEAS Laguna di Santa Gilla operators, including a visit to the Santa Gilla Lagoon Museum (MuLag).
Meeting Point: MuLag - Casa Spadaccino, Piazza Sant'Efisio Martire, Capoterra (CA).
Organized by: CEAS Laguna di Santa Gilla.
Open to: Everyone, limited spots.
Fee: €15/adults, €5/children under 12.
Info & Registration: Tel/WhatsApp 346 2140608, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FEBRUARY 2, 2025 (10:30 AM & 12:00 PM)
Molentargius Regional Natural Park (CA)
World Wetlands Day Celebrations
Dual departure from Cagliari (10:30 AM) and Quartu (10:00 AM).
Organized by: Molentargius Regional Natural Park and CEAS Molentargius – Città del Sale. Together with A.S.D. I DRAGONAUTI, A.S.D. KARALIS PINK TEAM “DANIELA SECCHI”, AGESCI, ASSOCIAZIONE PARCO MOLENTARGIUS, ASSORAIDER CAGLIARI, ASSORAIDER QUARTU, BIKAPPA A.S.D., CAI, CIRCOLO KAYAK SARDEGNA LE SALINE, FIAB CAGLIARI, ISTRÙ FORMAZIONE E SVILUPPO, LEGAMBIENTE CAGLIARI, LO KAYAKKO BY ARS MOTORIA SPORTS&LIFE, UNIVERSITÀ DELLA TERZA ETÀ - QUARTU
Open to: Everyone, free of charge.
Info & Registration: Parco Infopoint, Tel. 070379191, daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
FEBRUARY 2-28, 2025 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
OSALA WETLAND (NU)
Eco Lab: Multispecies Communities of Osala Wetland
Available every day in February for a minimum of 3 participants.
Meeting Point: Ispinigoli Cave parking lot at 10:00 AM, finishing at Osala Beach at 12:00 PM.
Organized by: Blue & Green Best
Who it's for: Open to all at €15 per person (free for children under 6).
Info & Registration: Paolo: 3913732536 (Guide), Maria Lucia: 3497389638 (Guide)
FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Marceddì Old Tower (Terralba)
Extraordinary Opening of the Marceddì Old Tower – Wetlands Observatory
Open every Sunday in February.
Organized by: Municipality of Terralba
Who it's for: Open to all, free of charge
Info & Registration: No registration required
FEBRUARY 4, 2025 (from 9:30 AM)
CALICH LAGOON (SS)
Adatta-Menti: Educational Path in Calich Lagoon
Discover biodiversity, human traces, and the environmental, social, and economic functions of wetland habitats.
Meeting Point: Birdwatching area parking lot at 9:30 AM.
Organized by: CEAS Porto Conte, in collaboration with the Porto Conte Regional Park and the Capo Caccia-Isola Piana Marine Protected Area
Who it's for: Open to two primary school classes (free, reservation required).
Info & Registration: 079945005
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Molentargius Saline Regional Natural Park (CA)
Inauguration of the Environment Mural
A mural celebrating the beauty of Molentargius Park, created with the participation of the Municipality, OIKOS, artists Retro and Manu Invisible, and Park President Stefano Secci.
Organized by: Cittadinanza attiva OIKOS A.P.S
Who it's for: Open to all, free of charge
Info & Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FEBRUARY 7, 9, 2025 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Molentargius Saline Regional Natural Park (CA)
Park Cleanup
Route: Margine Rosso roundabout to McDonald’s (excluding sensitive park areas). Waste will be collected, sorted, and removed in collaboration with De Vizia. Equipment provided on-site.
Organized by: Cittadinanza attiva OIKOS A.P.S
Who it's for: Open to all, free of charge
Info & Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FEBRUARY 9, 2025 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Corru Mannu Wetland, Arborea (OR)
Nature Path with Tasting: Corru Mannu Wetland
Includes a photography contest to promote and highlight the beauty of Corru Mannu Wetland.
Organized by: Nieddittas
Who it's for: Open to all, paid entry
Info & Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Reservations: Percorso Corru Mannu - Nieddittas
FEBRUARY 16, 2025 (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Sant’Antioco Lagoon and Saline (SU)
Birdwatching in the Lagoon
Discover the Gulf of Palmas and visit the Bisso Museum with Chiara Vigo, the last master of bisso art.
Departure: 8:30 AM, Ospedale Brotzu parking lot, "L’Incontro" Bar.
Organized by: Yanna, Nature Experiences – L.A.G.A.P. Guides.
Open to: Everyone.
Fee: €15/adults, €5/children under 12 (insurance included).
Info & Registration: Luca: 3491713425, Arianna: 3496494900, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FEBRUARY 16, 2025 (7:15 AM – 12:00 PM)
Museum of the Sea, Marceddì / Terralba
"Photographing the Wetlands at Dawn"
Photography outing to explore and capture the beauty of the wetlands.
Organized by: Afni Sardegna
Who it's for: Photography enthusiasts, maximum 15 participants
Info & Registration: 3487941509
FEBRUARY 16 & 22, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Through the Wetlands of Terralba and Cabras (OR)
StagninTour: Mountain Bike Excursion and Cultural Lab
Excursion by mountain bike from Terralba to Cabras, with visits and observations in the waterland communities.
Start Time: 10:00 AM from Terralba
Organized by: Gabriele Espis, Sandro Basile. Sinisterrae Cultural Association. Limolo House 56 Green.
Who it's for: Open to all, 40 km route (asphalt and dirt roads), maximum 10 participants. Reservation required.
Info & Registration: +393491344519
FEBRUARY 23, 2025 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Corru Mannu Wetland, Arborea (OR)
Nature Path and Tasting: Corru Mannu Wetland
Includes a photography contest to promote and highlight the beauty of Corru Mannu Wetland.
Organized by: Nieddittas, in collaboration with the MEDSEA Foundation
Who it's for: Open to all, paid entry
Info & Registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.l Reservations: Percorso Corru Mannu - Nieddittas
FEBRUARY 23-24, 2025
Cantina Contini 1898, Via Genova 48, Cabras (OR)
Open Day and visits to the winery with aperitivo, reserved for tourism and restaurant sector operators in Sardinia to strengthen ties with local wetland producers.
Organized by: Cantina Contini 1898.
Open to: Travel agencies, tour operators, restaurateurs, wine shops, guides, and hotels.
Info & Registration: www.vinicontini.com/esperienze.
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Tepilora Regional Natural Park (NU)
Creative Workshop for Children
A hands-on workshop for creating masks inspired by the bird species found in the Tepilora Park, especially those inhabiting its wetlands.
Organized by: Ceas Montalbo Lodè
Who it's for: Children and school-aged youth
Info & Registration: 3401529566
FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (4 SESSIONS: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM)
Cabras Wetland (OR)
Discoveries and Archaeological Explorations in the Cabras Lagoon
Meet at the Museum parking lot for a guided presentation on archaeological research along the lagoon shores, followed by a visit to the Cabras Museum.
Organized by: Fondazione Mont’e Prama
Who it's for: Open to all, museum ticket purchase required (rates and discounts available at monteprama.it).
Info & Registration: 0783.290636 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Dates and times may be subject to change. Please confirm with the contacts listed under "Info.")
WHAT IS WORLD WETLANDS DAY?
Foto Nieddittas / Lipu
Celebrated annually on February 2, World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the importance of wetlands for the planet and humanity. It marks the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
The theme for 2025, "Protecting wetlands for our common future", emphasizes the urgency of preserving these ecosystems, which are critical for climate change mitigation, CO2 storage, and flood water absorption. Sardinia, with its 9 RAMSAR sites covering 17% of Italy’s wetland area, stands out as a leader in wetland conservation efforts.
Over 64% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded or lost in the past century. World Wetlands Day is a call to action for their protection, underscoring their environmental, economic, and cultural importance.
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