Two excursions into nature are proposed for the weekend by the social promotion association “Camminare slowly”.
I illuminate myself less
The first was built with the Municipality of Dusino San Michelein collaboration with the Comprehensive Institute of Villanova and the Giovani Impronte, a youth group of Camminare slowly.
The appointment is for Saturday at 2 pm in front of the Municipality of Dusino San Michele, in Corso Umberto I 65. At 2.30 pm «M’Illumino di Meno, walking and weeping cherry trees» will leave.
The walk is inspired by the International Day of Energy Saving, promoted by the Rai Radio 2 program «Caterpillar». The event will begin with a walk on a circular route of about 4 kilometers, among the gentle hills of the Basso Monferrato, at a slow pace. Along the way you will reach the Ecocampus where you will find «Rinofiorito», the singular rhinoceros made with vegetables, and at the end some cherry trees will be planted by the school children. The return is scheduled for 4.30 pm. The event will end with a rich refreshment for everyone. Participation in the initiative is free.
It is also possible to join the lunch at 12, in one of the three structures in the country, at the exceptional cost of 8 euros (reservations by Thursday 10 March).
Sea, fossils and hazelnuts
On Sunday 13th the attention will be dedicated to Valle Andona nature reserve. “Valle Andona, sea, fossils and hazelnuts” is the theme of the itinerary which will start at 2.30pm. The meeting is from 13.45 at the Teresina farm, in Valleandona 153. The return is scheduled for 17.30.
The 8 km route is immersed in the nature of the lower Monferrato, among hills, woods and vineyards. The special nature reserve of the Andona Valley is part of this landscape context, established in 1985, characterized by the notable presence of paleontological remains, fossils of both shells and marine vertebrate remains which, in the last period of the Tertiary era (between 5 million and 1.8 million years ago), they swam in the waters that covered the entire Po valley up to the Alps. Accompanying the hikers will be Gianluca Poncini, hiking guide of the Andona Valley Park. Dirt paths or roads with reduced traffic will be used.
At the end there will be a small tasting with the products of the Teresina company, which offers hazelnut cream, salted or caramelized toasted hazelnuts and other delicacies.
To participate, you need the 2022 «Walking slowly» membership card (costs 8 euros and entitles you to a walk, the Endas «Basic sport» card and civil liability and accident insurance coverage), free up to 18 years. Cost for existing members: 3 euros.
In order to carry out both initiatives, in compliance with the anticovid regulations in force, it will be necessary to book at the email addressweg [email protected] and the possession of the Green pass for children over 12 years of age. Info and Registration: 380 / 68.35.571 or 349 / 72.10.715, info: www.camminarelentic.it.