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Agenda 2025

Discover the azorean biodiversity with us

Check out the science communication programme that we have prepared for you.

January - March

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6th and 7th of March

I Sustainable Tourism Days in the Lands of Priolo

We invite tourist guides and entrepreneurs to discover and experience the Lands of Priolo (Nordeste and Povoação).

(c) Daniel Jareño 

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29th of March

Webinar: Buzzard Survey

Take part in this webinar and find out how you can help us count the Azorean buzzards Buteo buteo rothchieldi and what the results have been in recent years

(c) João Tiago Tavares

Register here

Abril - Junho

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(c) SPEA

5 e 6 de abril

Buzzards' Survey

Help us count the Azorean kites Buteo buteo rothchieldi. You can take part in the eastern and central groups of the Azores with a car journey between 11am and 2pm.

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(c) Yasmin Redolosis

10 de maio | 10h00 -12h30

Volunteering - Cleaning up the Tronqueira viewpoint

Collaborate with us to clean up rubbish at the Tronqueira viewpoint, an emblematic place in the Lands of Priolo.

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14th and 15th of May 

Technical Conference: New Challenges in Public Lighting

Aimed at architects, civil engineers, municipal technicians and others interested in learning more about the challenges and solutions for public lighting.

Coming soon
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14th of May | 19h00

Round Table: What is the future of Public Lighting?

Public lighting is essential today, but how can we make it more sustainable, efficient and less impactful on biodiversity? 

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(c) Daniel Rodriguez Foley

17th of May

Volunteering - Gunnera tinctoria fruit removal

Collaborate with us to remove an invasive species that threatens our local flora.

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(c)  SPEA

June 1st

Visit - Mata dos Bispos Intervention Area

Come and see an ecological restoration area on a guided tour led by an SPEA technician.

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July - September

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(c) SPEA

26th of July

Volunteering - Planalto dos Graminhais peatbogs restoration

The Graminhais Plateau is known
for its extensive areas of peat bog. However, this habitat is still under threat
from the invasive plants that persist. Join us to find out what
peat bogs are, their importance and help preserve this essential habitat for
our ecosystem!

Know more!
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(c) Ana Mendonça

2nd of August

Awareness Raising Action - Faial da Terra

We'll be in Faial da Terra to raise awareness, inform and act together against marine litter. Bring your good mood, we'll do the rest!

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(c) SPEA

9th of August

From seed to plant

How are native Azorean plants produced to restore the Priolo habitat? Join us on this visit to the Azorean native plant nurseries and find out how the plants used in ecological restoration for the conservation of the Priolo are produced.

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(c) Ana Mendonça

12th of August

Awareness Raising Action - Vila Franca do Campo

We're going to be on the beach in Vila Franca do Campo to raise awareness, inform and act together against marine litter. Bring your good mood, we'll do the rest!

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16th of August

Getting to know Priolo - Tour of Serra da Tronqueira

The Priolo is an endemic species of the island of São Miguel that can only be found in the eastern part of the island. In this activity we offer a guided tour, at a reduced price, of the Serra da Tronqueira area in search of this emblematic bird!

(c) Ruben Coelho

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23rd of August

Discovering the Laurel Forest

The Laurissilva forest is a biological heritage that we must preserve and which is home to a great deal of biodiversity. Come and discover the charms of our forest!

(c) SPEA

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30th of August

Birds of the city

Birdlife exists on every continent, in various habitats, often so close to humans that we have no idea. Some habitats within urban landscapes hide world travelers. Come and explore these coastal habitats in Ponta Delgada.

(c) Ana Mendonça

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13th of September

Getting to know Priolo - Tour of Serra da Tronqueira

The Priolo is an endemic species of the island of São Miguel that can only be found in the eastern part of the island. In this activity we offer a guided tour, at a reduced price, of the Serra da Tronqueira area in search of this emblematic bird!

(c) Ruben Coelho

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20th of September

CleanUp Day - Garbage CleanUp in Boca da Ribeira

To celebrate World Cleanup Day, SPEA and the Nordeste City Council are joining forces to clean up the Boca da Ribeira swimming pool area after the bathing season. Join us and make the planet cleaner!

(c) Ana Mendonca

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26th of September

Macaronight

Mais informações em breve.

(c) Ana Mendonça

October - December

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4th and 5th of October

Birdrace Azores

Este ano, sob o lema “Observar Aves, Proteger a Natureza”, a BirdRace ganha uma nova dimensão: para além de observar aves, os participantes são desafiados a adotar boas práticas ambientais e a contribuir para a sensibilização sobre ameaças reais, como a poluição luminosa e o lixo que afeta as aves marinhas.

(c) SPEA

Coming soon
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11th of October

Cleaning - Marina and Port of Vila Franca do Campo

Ajude-nos a limpar o porto de Vila Franca do Campo para prepara-lo para receber as Brigadas SOS cagarro este ano.

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Lotaçor - Porto de Vila Franca do Campo

(c) SPEA

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11th of October

Cleaning - Marina and Port of Vila Franca do Campo

Venha descobrir porque caem os cagarros e o que fazer para lhes ajudar.

 

Universidade dos Açores

Faculdade de ciência e tecnologia

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(c) Alexandre Pereira

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11th of October

Cleaning - Marina and Port of Vila Franca do Campo

Venha descobrir porque caem os cagarros e o que fazer para lhes ajudar.

 

Terra Azul

Marina de Vila Franca do Campo

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(c) Catarina Sousa

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SEABIRDS RESCUE BRIGADES
VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO

Clube Naval de Vila Franca do Campo
22/10 - 10/11
21:00 - 2:00+

Registered volunteers are entitled to accident insurance and a certificate of participation.

10:00 - 12:30+
Weekends and holidays
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