WWF Rimini and the WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis propose a cycle of events dedicated to nature, sustainability and respect education, as part of the WWF Primavera delle Oasi and GEA programmes of the Province of Rimini, with the support of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Policies.

All events take place at the WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis (Verucchio RN), except where otherwise indicated.

PROGRAMME DATES MAY
1 MAY - On the tracks of the animals in the Oasis
WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis
- 09:30 Welcome
- 10:00 White/blue trail with explanation on the use of phototraps, a valuable tool for monitoring the Oasis fauna
- 12:30 Packed lunch for participants
- 15:30 White/green route with observations through the phototraps
- 19:00 Greetings

4 MAY - Excursion to Verucchio: getting to know the area around the Oasis
Departure from the WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis
Excursion along a 7.5 km loop with 350 m difference in altitude, touching Ca' Gacci, Bruciato di Sotto and Verucchio.
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Recommended trekking clothing
- Packed lunch and water reserve
- WWF membership obligatory, valid for 12 months and can be taken out on the day
Info and bookings: Stefano Chiti - 331 4180104

11 MAY - Adopt a Beach: the Ca' Brigida Oasis for the protection of the sea
Free beach, mouth of the Marano
- 08:30 Meeting
- 09:00 Start of waste collection
- 12:00 End of operations and quantification of material collected

17 MAY - The wild orchids of Bascio
Bascio alto - La Torre Farmhouse
- 09:30 Meeting and departure with nature guide (Mario Zeresi, Loris Bagli, Gabriella Romagnoli)
- 12:30 Optional buffet lunch at the Agriturismo (€15)
Lunch reservation: 348 2620337
Easy hike, hiking clothing recommended
In case of bad weather, the initiative will be postponed

18 MAY - Morning at the Oasis: visit with the Association "Amici dei Musei" of Riccione
WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis
- 09:30 Welcome
- 10:00 Guided tour of the nature room with Prof. Loris Bagli

18 MAY - Afternoon at the Oasis: aromatic and officinal herbs
WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis
- 14:30 Visit to the aromatic plant garden with the "A. Battarra" Botanical and Mycological Group of Rimini
- 16:00 Aromatised salts workshop
- 16:45 Cuttings workshop
- 19:00 Greetings

18 MAY - Excursion to Coriano: getting to know the area beyond the Oasis
Departure from Piazza Don Minzoni (Coriano)
A ring-route of 9.5 km with 300 m of altitude difference, passing by the Malatesta Castle, Rio Melo and Passano.
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Recommended clothing and walking shoes
- Packed lunch
- WWF membership obligatory, valid for 12 months
Info: Stefano Chiti - 331 4180104

25 MAY - The World of Bees
WWF Ca' Brigida Oasis
- 14:00 Welcome
- 14:30 Meeting "What bees teach us", by Andrea Bianchi
- 16:00 Treasure hunt: in search of bee seeds
- 19:00 Greetings

All events are free of charge and aimed at an audience of all ages.
For info and bookings:
oasi_cabrigida_wwfrn@libero.it
388.8080785 (WWF Presidency Rimini)