In Sardinia, February is the month of wetlands! We celebrate World Wetlands Day on the occasion of February 2nd, which marks the 53rd anniversary of the establishment of the RAMSAR Convention for internationally important wetlands; when their ecological and environmental value was recognized for the first time. This year's World Wetlands Day is dedicated to the relationship between wetlands and people, a vital interconnection!
This February, environmental education events, tours and excursions by kayak or on foot, gastronomic events are organised so that the lagoons and ponds of Sardinia can be experienced and discovered with new eyes, and their richness can be disseminated for future generations.
Choose your event and contact the organiser to reserve your spot (calendar being updated):
JANUARY 27 / FEBRUARY 17, 18, 24, 25, 2024
Giliacquas, Elmas (CA) | from 10 am (meeting in Piazzale Giliacquas, Elmas)
WEEK GILYAK: KAYAK WEEKEND AMONG BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
organised by: asd Ars Motoria Sports&Life and Lo Kayakko
target audience: everyone from 12 years old and up / 25 euros per kayak seat. Secondary and high school teachers do not pay! Duration: about 2 hours.
Information and reservations: Fabio 3407803088
28 JANUARY 2024
Corru Mannu Pond, Arborea (OR) | from 10 am to 1 pm NATURE TRAIL IN THE PROTECTED WETLAND AREA OF CORRU MANNU
organized by: Nieddittas
recommended for: open to all with the purchase of a full or reduced ticket (discounts for families, childrens and under 18, university students, and seniors over 65) Info and reservations: Ticket purchase and conditions on Eventbrite: https://bityl.co/Njd4
29 JANUARY - 11 MARCH 2024 (daily)
Codula di Luna, Urzulei - Gulf of Orosei | Departure by boat at 10 am from the port of Cala Gonone (in case of adverse weather conditions, 6 KM footpath)
EXPLORATION OF THE CODULA DI LUNA WETLAND IN THE GULF OF OROSEI (ZSC-ZPS AREA) WITH A WORKSHOP ON BIODIVERSITY AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS AND VISUAL CENSUS OF SPECIES
Organised by: Blue & Green Best
Recommended for: open to all, especially recommended for children and teenagers (adults 25€, 10-14 years old 15€, children 3-10 years old 10€) - (prices, discounts, and free admission to be agreed upon for schools and large groups over 10 people)
Information and reservations: Maria Lucia (Environmental Guide) 349.7389638, Paolo (Marine Guide) 391.3732536
1 FEBRUARY 2024
Calich Lagoon (SS) | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
ADATTA-MENTI – educational path along the lagoon trails discovering biodiversity, traces and signs of human intervention, and the environmental, social, economic functions of the Calich Lagoon.
Organised by: CEAS Porto Conte
Recommended for: open to two classes from Primary School. The activity is free, but booking is necessary.
Information and reservations: 079 945005
1 FEBRUARY 2024
Biblioteca di Bitti (NU) | from 4pm
LET’S BUILD A BIRD FEEDER: LET’S EXPLORE THE FEEDING HABITS IN THE WETLANDS OF TEPILORA PARK, LEARN ABOUT THE SEEDS AND FOODS THEY EAT, AND FINALLY BUILD A BIRD FEEDER
Organised by: Ceas from Tepilora Park
Recommended for: children (free)
Information and reservations: ph. 3666345287 /email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2 FEBRUARY 2024
Porta del Parco di Lodé (NU) | from 9am
AVES - THE AVIFAUNA OF TEPILORA PARK: A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION TO ADMIRE THE SHAPES AND COLOURS OF THE BIRDS OF THE TEPILORA PARK
Organised by: Ceas from Tepilora Park
Recommended for: adults and families (free)
Information and reservations: mob. 3401529566 / email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3 February, 2023
Molentargius - Saline Regional Natural Park (from 9:30 AM - Cagliari / from 10 AM Quartu)
"ALONG THE SALT ROADS" LET'S EXPLORE THE WETLAND PATHS OF MOLENTARGIUS ON FOOT, BY KAYAK, BICYCLE, AND DRAGON BOAT.
GUIDED TOUR STARTING FROM CAGLIARI AND QUARTU
Organized by: Città del Sale-Ceas Molentargius and APMolentargius, in collaboration with Karalis Pink team, Kai, Fiab, Legambiente Cagliari, University of the Third Age Quartu S. Elena
Recommended for: the event is open to everyone, free participation
Info and reservations: Reservation required at: +39 070/379191- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3 FEBRUARY 2024
Porto Liscia Wetland (SS) | Departure from the first parking lot of Porto Liscia beach (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
NAVIGATING THE DISCOVERY OF THE PORTO LISCIA WETLAND: BIODIVERSITY SEEN FROM THE WATER
After the boat tour, there will be an in-depth study of the local fauna and flora with educational games.
Organised by: Naturalistic Observatory Island of Culuccia
Recommended for: open to all and free
Information and reservations: 3666345287
3 - 4 FEBRUARY 2024
Old Tower of Marceddì (OR) | Times: 3.2 hours 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm / 4.2 hours 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
EXTRAORDINARY OPENING OF THE OLD TOWER OF MARCEDDI’ AND THE OBSERVATION POINT ON PONDS AND LAGOONS
Organised by: Municipality of Terralba and Pro Loco of Terralba
Recommended for: open to all. Free entry / voluntary donation
Information and reservations: no reservation required
4 FEBRUARY 2024
Zone Umide di Posada e Torpé (NU) | from 4pm
BIRDWATCHING AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Organised by: Ceas from Tepilora Park
Recommended for: adults (free)
Information and reservations: tel. 339.5852515 - 377.3059522 / email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
7-29 FEBRUARY 2024 (available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Tortolì Lagoon (NU) | from 10 am to 13 pm | Departure from the headquarters of the Tortolì Fishermen's Cooperative, loc. Peschiera di San Giovanni, via riva di ponente snc, 08048 Tortolì
ADVENTURE IN BIODIVERSITY: THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF THE TORTOLI’ POND. A MORNING DEDICATED TO EXPLORING AND DISCOVERING THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE TORTOLI’ LAGOON NU Organized by: Tortolì Fishermen's Cooperative
Recommended for: open to schools throughout Italy
Information and reservations: 3296703022 and 0782664415
10 February 2024 (Event postponed to February 17th)
Molentargius Saltworks Natural Park (CA) | from 3 PM to 6 PM
WALK AND NATURAL WEAVING WORKSHOP IN THE LAGOON ENVIRONMENT
Organized by: CEAS Molentargius Park and Ommo.Design.Studio
Recommended for: open to all (children must be accompanied), 20€ per person (minimum 12 participants)
For information: 348 8096596 (Francesca Frongia) / 349 5235778 (Giulia Biancu)
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10 FEBRUARY 2024 (Event postponed to February 17th)
Mistras Lagoon, Cabras (OR) (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
BIRDWATCHING IN KAYAK IN THE MISTRAS LAGOON
Organised by: Società Cooperativa Alea
Recommended for: open to all, price for the kayak outing 30 € per person. Min. 4/max. 8 people.
For reservations and information: +39 3492152577, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
10 FEBRUARY 2024 (Event postponed to February 17th)
Cabras Pond and Mistras Lagoon, Cabras (OR) (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
WINGED INHABITANTS OF SINIS - BIRDWATCHING BETWEEN CABRAS POND AND MISTRAS LAGOON
Organized by: Società Cooperativa Alea
Recommended to: open to all, price for the birdwatching outing 25 € per person; min 4 / max 10 people.
For reservations and information: +39 3492152577, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11 FEBRUARY 2024
Santa Gilla Lagoon (CA) | 9 am -1 pm | Departure from A. Ricchi Square, Cagliari
SANTA GILLA, A SEA OF BIODIVERSITY: EXCURSION WITH BIRDWATCHING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDES
Organised by: Yanna Experiences
Recommended for: open to all, cost 25 € per family / adults 15€
Info & Reservations: Luca 3491713425 / Arianna 3496494900, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11 FEBRUARY 2024
Corru Mannu Pond, Arborea (OR) | from 10 am to 1 pm
NATURE TRAIL IN THE PROTECTED WETLAND AREA OF CORRU MANNU
organized by: Nieddittas
recommended for: open to all with the purchase of a full or reduced ticket (discounts for families, childrens and under 18, university students, and seniors over 65)
Info and reservations: Ticket purchase and conditions on Eventbrite: https://bityl.co/Njd4
17 FEBRUARY 2024
Parco Naturale Saline di Molentargius (CA) | from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (meeting at the parking lot of Viale Colombo - Quartu S. Elena)
INTRODUCTORY PHOTO SHOUTING
Organized by: Afni Sardegna
Recommended for: everyone, up to 20 people. Free of charge
Info & reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +39 347 14 51 436
17 FEBRUARY 2024
Mistras Lagoon, Cabras (OR) (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
BIRDWATCHING IN KAYAK IN THE MISTRAS LAGOON
Organised by: Società Cooperativa Alea
Recommended for: open to all, price for the kayak outing 30 € per person. Min. 4/max. 8 people.
For reservations and information: +39 3492152577, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
17 FEBRUARY 2024
Ponds of San Giovanni and Santa Maria, Terralba (OR) | starting from 3 pm until 6 pm
MTB EXCURSION IN THE SAN GIOVANNI - SANTA MARIA PONDS, TERRALBA (OR)
Organized by: AFNI-SELAS-MAR.ECO
Recommended for: open to all and free of charge
Information and reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
17 FEBRUARY 2024
Parco Naturale Saline di Molentargius (CA) | from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (meeting at the parking lot of Viale Colombo - Quartu S. Elena)
INTRODUCTORY PHOTO OUTING
Organized by: Afni Sardegna
Recommended for: everyone, up to 20 people. Free of charge
Info & reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +39 347 14 51 436
17 February 2024
Molentargius Saltworks Natural Park (CA) | from 3 PM to 6 PM
WALK AND NATURAL WEAVING WORKSHOP IN THE LAGOON ENVIRONMENT
Organized by: CEAS Molentargius Park and Ommo.Design.Studio
Recommended for: open to all (children must be accompanied), 20€ per person (minimum 12 participants)
For information: 348 8096596 (Francesca Frongia) / 349 5235778 (Giulia Biancu)
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Instagram: ommo.design.studio
For reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
17- 18 FEBRUARY 2024
Giliacquas Lagoon Village, Elmas (CA) | from 10 am (meeting at Giliacquas square, Elmas)
WEEK GILYAK: KAYAK WEEKEND AMONG BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Organised by: asd Ars Motoria Sports&Life and Lo Kayakko
Recommended for: everyone from 12 years old and up / 25 euros per occupied kayak seat. Secondary and high school teachers do not pay! Duration about 2 hours.
Info & Reservations: Fabio 3407803088
18 FEBRUARY 2024
Porto Pino (SU) | from 9 am | Departure from Piazzale A. Ricchi, Cagliari
PORTO PINO, FROM THE DUNE TO THE LAGOON: EXCURSION WITH BIRDWATCHING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDES
Organised by: Yanna Experiences
Recommended for: open to all, cost 25 € per family / adults 15€
Info & reservations: Luca 3491713425 / Arianna 3496494900, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
18 FEBRUARY 2024
Laguna di S’Ena Arrubia - At Coop. Pescatori Sant’Andrea, Strada ovest 30 - from 10 am to 12 pm
WETLANDS AND HUMAN WELLBEING: A meeting about the characteristics of the lagoon and its natural aspects, history,
fishing activities and related issues, and the ecosystem services provided by the lagoon
Organized by: Lipu Oristano, Coop. Pescatori Sant’Andrea, MEDSEA Foundation
Recommended for: open to everyone (free of charge), reservation appreciated (max 25 people)
For Info and reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
February 22, 2024
Molentargius Park - (At the “Sali Scelto” building of Molentargius Park, located at Via La Palma 9A in Cagliari) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PLANTING CO2NSCIOUSNESS: START OF WORK AND PLANTING OF MEDITERRANEAN SPECIES AND TREES WITH A DANCE PERFORMANCE BY MOVIMENTO POETICO
Organised by: Alberea, Enermed, and Molentargius Park
Recommended for: free event open to all citizens, with the participation of children from the third grade of the Randaccio Tuveri Don Milani Comprehensive Institute
Info & reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
24 - 25 FEBRUARY 2024
Giliacquas Lagoon Village, Elmas (CA) | from 10 am (meeting at Giliacquas square, Elmas)
WEEK GILYAK: KAYAK WEEKEND AMONG BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Organised by: asd Ars Motoria Sports&Life and Lo Kayakko
Recommended for: everyone from 12 years old and up / 25 euros per occupied kayak seat. Secondary and high school teachers do not pay! Duration about 2 hours.
Info & reservations: Fabio 3407803088
25 FEBRUARY 2024
Lake Baratz (SS) | from 10 am to 1 pm
BARATZ, THE NATURAL LAKE OF SARDINIA: A WALK AROUND THE LAKE TO DISCUSS LACUSTRINE ECOLOGY, PLANTS ADAPTED TO THIS ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ANIMALS THAT INHABIT IT
Organized by: EARTH GARDENERS Association
Recommended for: all nature enthusiasts. Free donation, minimum 10 € per person and 15 € for families. Maximum 20 participants.
For reservations and information: 320 150 3543
25 FEBRUARY 2024
Corru Mannu Pond, Arborea (OR) | from 10 am to 1 pm
NATURE TRAIL IN THE PROTECTED WETLAND AREA OF CORRU MANNU
organized by: Nieddittas
recommended for: open to all with the purchase of a full or reduced ticket (discounts for families, childrens and under 18, university students, and seniors over 65)
Info and reservations: Ticket purchase and conditions on Eventbrite: https://bityl.co/Njd4
3 MARCH 2024
Laguna di Marceddì, OR (gathering at 9 am)
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH LUNCH, SELECTION AND READING OF PHOTOS
Organised by: Afni Sardegna e Ass. Culturale Fotografica Dyaphrama Oristano
Recommended for: photography lovers, members, photographers (max 20 people)
50€/person | members (30€)
Info & reservations: email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 3487941509
10 MARCH 2024
Cabras Lagoon and Limòlo House, Cabras (OR) | 10 am
WALK AND NATURAL WEAVING WORKSHOP IN THE LAGOON ENVIRONMENT
Organised by: Ommo.design, architecture and design studio in collaboration with Limòlo House
Recommended for: open to all (accompanied children), 20€ pp (min. 5 people)
Info & reservations: Francesca Frongia 348 8096596 / Giulia Biancu 349 5235778, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Instagram: ommo.design.studio
10 MARCH 2024
Corru Mannu Pond, Arborea (OR) | from 10 am to 1 pm
NATURE TRAIL IN THE PROTECTED WETLAND AREA OF CORRU MANNU
organized by: Nieddittas
recommended for: open to all with the purchase of a full or reduced ticket (discounts for families, childrens and under 18, university students, and seniors over 65)
Info and reservations: Ticket purchase and conditions on Eventbrite: https://bityl.co/Njd4
*All events in the calendar for World Wetlands Day in Sardinia are managed by third parties and not by MEDSEA. The information published by MEDSEA may be subject to changes. Therefore, please contact the organiser directly to confirm the date and time. MEDSEA declines all responsibility for any cancellations, delays, or disputes related to the events. Furthermore, MEDSEA cannot be held responsible for any damage to property or persons during participation in the events
Why a calendar of wetlands in Sardinia?
Sardinia stands out for its wealth of wetlands, having 9 RAMSAR areas of international importance out of 57 in Italy, covering 17% of the national total surface. This significant presence of wetlands in Sardinia is reflected in the active calendar of World Wetlands Day, placing the island among the most committed regions in Italy and the Mediterranean for the valorization and protection of these precious ecosystems.
Wetlands in the world: so underestimated. It's time for redemption!
Over the last century, there has been a significant loss of wetlands globally, with over 64% of these ecosystems degraded or destroyed in Europe. This situation has raised increasing concern about the need to restore and protect these vital areas. World Wetlands Day, also celebrated in Sardinia, represents a crucial moment to raise awareness of their importance. Wetlands play an increasingly relevant ecological role, especially in the face of climate change. These habitats are essential for mitigating the effects of climate emergencies: they have the ability to store CO2 faster than other ecosystems and to rapidly absorb floodwaters. In addition to environmental benefits, wetlands offer economic advantages, such as in the fishing sector, and social benefits, contributing to the conservation of unique cultural traditions. Despite their past degradation, now is the time to focus on their redemption and conservation.
Join Word Wetlands Day in Sardinia, share the Wetlands’ love on Instagram with pictures or video by using the hashtag #WWDSardegna
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