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Participation in 2008 increased by 70% over previous year
Sustainable waste management, organic farming and the role of water in the Mediterranean wetlands and watercourses, main topics for this course
In order to carry out conservation, restoration, environmental awareness and outreach in the city of Murcia, the Department of Education and crew, who heads Megía Pilar, will renew its partnership agreement with the Association Columbrares.
The association operates a Center for Solar Energy and Environment, dedicated primarily to the study and dissemination of environmental issues, highlighting among others the management of water, energy and waste, combating erosion and desertification, restoration of rural life and enhancement of biodiversity.
Balance 2008
Throughout 2008, the center's activities program has had a participation of 1,715 people in a total of 39 groups.
The topics that were studied and the most popular by groups who have visited the center during the past year were those related to climate change, renewable energy and biodiversity.
Of total participation, most schools is for the municipality (25 infant pupils, 847 primary and 573 secondary).
With respect to 2007, participation has experienced an increase of 70%, the passing of 1,015 participants to 1,715.
The high degree of satisfaction and wide dissemination of the activities are two major issues that have led to significant increase in participation.
Activities on Climate Change and Renewable Energies are the ones that have been accepted but has seen some interest in the activities related to biodiversity, the geological and paleontological heritage of the area.
The sustainable waste management, organic farming and the role of water in the Mediterranean wetlands and watercourses will be the topics on which emphasis will be given this academic year 2009-2010.
Center Location
Remember that the center "Columbares Power" is located in the geographical center of the Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) of "The Valley and Sierras de Altaona and Escalona" in the municipality of Murcia.
This center is part of the Network of Nature's Classroom of the Region of Murcia, which are involved in the dissemination of knowledge, dissemination and education on native species, characteristics of the area and living conditions of the same, all within the framework of Environmental Education.
The beneficiaries of the agreement will be educational institutions, associations of any kind (housewives, youth, senior citizens, cultural, etc.) Or other groups or entities located in the municipality of Murcia, which is free to stay for a day center or reductions will apply 40% of the normal rate for stays of two or more days.
For groups visiting the center as part of the Summer Schools, the reduction is 50%.
By signing this collaboration agreement is achieved and provide the municipality's citizens access to new resources in the field of environmental education in such important topics as: the implementation of renewable energy, efficient use of water, fight erosion and desertification, waste management and biodiversity conservation.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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