Agenda 2025
Discover the azorean biodiversity with us
Check out the science communication programme that we have prepared for you.
January - March
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
Abril - Junho
(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.
(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.
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.
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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?
(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.
(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.
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!
(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!
(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.
(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
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
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
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
26th of September
Macaronight
Mais informações em breve.
(c) Ana Mendonça
October - December
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
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.
Lotaçor - Porto de Vila Franca do Campo
(c) SPEA
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
Sala A024
(c) Alexandre Pereira
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
(c) Catarina Sousa
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.