On November 16 and 17, at 3pm, the Tenente Brigadeiro Faria Lima Park is holding a free event focused on environmental education. During the activity, participants will be able to find out more about the fauna and flora of the site with the support of specialists. Thus, the ‘Getting to know the Trees’ attraction is an excellent option for a holiday outing.
So, if you’re passionate about nature and are looking for something to do this weekend, you can’t miss out on this environmental circuit that promises to be a lot of fun.
The ‘Getting to know the trees’ activity:
During the guided walk through the park, a team specializing in environmental education will teach participants to identify the species of trees native to the area, some of which are even threatened with extinction. The activity therefore highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity.
The project aims to provide a recreational moment for adults and children to learn about topics such as air quality and climate control. There will be educational materials and interactive activities throughout the tour. In addition, if visitors are lucky, they will be able to spot up to 34 species of birds and eight species of butterflies that inhabit the region. Check out some of the trees explored on the tour:
- Paraná pine(Araucaria angustifolia);
- Japanese mastic(Schinus terebinthifolia);
- Imperial bamboo(Bambusa vulgaris)
- Brazilwood(Paubrasilia echinata);
- privet(Ligustrum lucidum);
- Avocado tree(Persea americana).
How to take part in the circuit?
Are you interested in ‘Getting to know the trees’? The tour takes place this weekend at 3pm and the meeting point is at the Administration of the Tenente Brigadeiro Faria Lima Park, located at Rua Soldado Antônio Bento de Abreu – 233, in the Parque Novo Mundo neighborhood.
There is no need to register in advance to take part and the activity is completely free. The park covers an area of more than 50,000 m² and Urbia ‘s team specializing in environmental education will be responsible for guiding the group around the site.
Finally, after the tour, visitors can take advantage of the walking track, playgrounds and multi-sports court available in the park. It’s a great way to end the day!
