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BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2018FROM 16 APR 2018 TO 22 APR 201816-20 APR: SCHOOLS (subject to prior registration)21-22 APR: GENERAL PUBLICFREE ENTRANCE AND PARTICIPATIONBioBlitz Serralves 2018 aims to find and identify as many species (of ...
BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2018
DE 2018-04-16 a 2018-04-22
 BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2018 FROM 16 APR 2018 TO 22 APR 2018 16-20 APR: SCHOOLS (subject to prior registration) 21-22 APR: GENERAL PUBLIC
FREE ENTRANCE AND PARTICIPATION
BioBlitz Serralves 2018 aims to find and identify as many species (of fauna and flora) as possible, in Serralves Park, in a short period of time - thus functioning as a "lightning-speed biological inventory". Bioblitz differs from other scientific inventories by virtue of the intense effort undertaken to bring together many different people - including specialists from various areas, volunteers, families, students, teachers and other community members - with the common goal of discovering the Biodiversity of a specific location.
SCHOOL PROGRAMME This week is reserved for the participation of Schools. Students and teachers are invited to discover the biodiversity of Serralves Park, by participating in the following activities: - Scientific and Pedagogical Workshops, guided by the team of Educators of Serralves’ Arts and Environmental Education Service, who will describe the context and explore 10 themes, from a scientific and pedagogical perspective. - Field trips, led and guided by CIBIO-InBIO’s researchers - offering a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience of the work undertaken by specialists in the field of Biodiversity inventories. - Games (Bioquiz and Biodiversity "Every monkey on its own branch") - Lipor Pedagogical Games ("Discover Biodiversity" and "Environment and Sustainability") Subjects: Trees and shrubs; Amphibians; Bats; Micro-mammals; Lichens; Bryophytes; Birds; Reptiles; Insects; Mushrooms. Hours: 9:30-12:30 and 14:30-16:30 Duration: 1h Full programme: See here (pdf) Access: free participation subject to prior registration (subject to stocking) - entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration: fill out the registration form and the pre-registration form (which must be sent by e-mail to the Serralves Foundation Educational Service a / c Anabela Silva - a.silva@serralves.pt). Further information here
GENERAL PROGRAMME A weekend dedicated to discovery and sharing of knowledge about Biodiversity! Participate in the learning process! Entrance (10:00 am to 7:00 pm): Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa and Rua de Bartolomeu Velho, 141 Entrance to field trips between 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 and from 20:00 to 22:00 Bioblitz is distinguished by its ability to bring together different experts, volunteers, families, students, teachers and other members of the community - with the common goal of discovering Biodiversity. Reasserting sharing as something that has educational, ethical, pedagogical and social value, on 21-22 April, Bioblitz Serralves 2018 invites families and the general public to participate in a diversified and fun programme, which will showcase many curiosities and particularities about the biological groups living in Serralves Park, including other approaches that are interlinked with Biodiversity and its importance: - Scientific and pedagogical workshops - Field trips with CIBIO-InBIO Researchers - Thematic games with CIBIO-InBIO - Thematic Workshops - The performance, "Water" (Circolando - Cooperativa Cultural), with support from LIPOR
General access: free admission
This year can we count on your participation in Bioblitz? The Volunteer Team supports and helps ensures that all visitors have an unforgettable experience! There are several activities in which you can participate in Bioblitz as a volunteer - ranging from welcoming and reception of visitors, support for workshops, works in the Park, and much more!
Being a Volunteer means contributing to something bigger! Being a Volunteer means making a commitment to support and foster sustainable development in the Serralves Foundation’s surrounding community and that of the partners with which the foundation interacts.
We’re waiting for your contact!
By Circolando - Cultural Cooperative With the support LIPOR A cross between installation, public art and performance. Three universes, three approaches and the invitation to circulate. Fragments, choices, loose ends, proximity and water reflected in various states and emotions. Words, storm, ice and blood will eventually forge a common frost. Micro-stories built around the imaginary universe linked to the element of water and climate change. Water-plastic, the poetics of water in the face of deregulation. SAT: 16:00 SUN: 11:00 Duration: 1h Location: Tennis Court
Concept: André Braga and Cláudia Figueiredo, inspired by an object by Pieter van der Pol Co-creation and interpretation: Gil Mac, Graça Ochoa and Patrick Murys Plastic design: Nuno Brandão, with the assistance of Nuno Guedes and Vítor Costa in the construction Sound design: Gil Mac Production: Ana Carvalhosa (direction) and Cláudia Santos Technical direction: Francisco Tavares Teles
What does BioBlitz mean? "Bio” means life and "Blitz” means doing something quickly and intensively. The objective is to find and identify the maximum number of species, in a specific area, a specific area, over a short period of time, functioning as a biological inventory. How does it work? The species are classified into different biological groups, such as plants, lichens, mushrooms, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, micromammals. The end result of a BioBlitz is to count the number of species found in each of these groups. In addition, the Bioblitz Serralves programme offers participation in numerous and diversified activities that allow a transverse and integral approach to Biodiversity, transforming our visitors into ambassadors of knowledge on Biodiversity, enabling them to replicate it within their range of action
Why organise a BioBlitz in Serralves? Serralves Park is a fundamental part of the ecological structure of Porto, contributing to the potential diversity of habitats that occur in urban areas. BioBlitz helps increase existing knowledge and share it with the general public.
Have you found new species in Serralves? Yes. Over the past four editions, dozens of new species have been added to the existing list of species for Serralves Park, particularly in lesser known groups, such as bryophytes, lichens and insects. Of course, the number of new species has been decreasing as we become better acquainted with the Park’s Biodiversity, which does not mean that there are no surprises: last year we discovered a species of insect unknown to date in Portugal!
The Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, an Associate Laboratory of the University of Porto, is a R & D unit that pursues basic and applied research in the field of biological sciences and, more specifically, in the main components of biodiversity: genes, species and ecosystems.
This Research Centre aims to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge in the aforementioned fields, collaborate in the definition of conservation priorities and management measures with the national and international conservation authorities and train students at the most diverse levels. In addition, in recognition of the importance of improving public understanding and appreciation for Biodiversity, the Centre establishes partnerships with leading institutions, such as the Serralves Foundation, with the objective of promoting scientific dissemination programs, with the involvement of its researchers in such activities.
SERRALVES FOUNDATION Museum Director: João Ribas Resources and Special Projects Director: Rui Costa Commercial, Development and Communication Director: Miguel Rangel Administrative and Financial Director: Sofia Castro
PROGRAMMING Environmental Educational Service: Anabela Silva, Carla Almeida, Helena Pinto, Mariana Roldão CIBIO-InBIO, Project "Serralves 360º - Landscape and Biodiversity": Raquel Ribeiro, Teresa Matos Fernandes
ACTIVITIES Educators of the Arts and the Environment Educational Service: Anabela Pereira, André Rodrigues, Carla Veríssimo, Carlota Carqueja, Catarina Mota, Catavento-Projetos Educativos, Daniela Barbosa, Dina Marques, Inês Luís, Isabel Bessa, Isabel Pinto, Iuri Frias, Joana Santos, João Junqueira, José Costa, Juliana Duarte, Magda Silva, Marco Ramos, Mariana Moranduzzo, Melissa Rodrigues, Mundo Científico – Educação e Divulgação Científica, Pedro Alves, Sofia Lino, Virgínia Duro
Bioquiz and "Every monkey on its own branch" (CIBIO-InBIO): Ana Perera, Catarina Pinho, Helena Gonçalves, Inês Miranda, Iolanda Rocha, Mafalda Ferreira, Patrícia Guedes, Raquel Ribeiro, Raquel Vasconcelos, Rita Fortuna, Teresa Matos Fernandes
Field Trips (CIBIO-InBIO): Ana Perera, Angelica Crotini, Bárbara Santos, Catarina Rato, Clara Ferreira, Francisco Amorim, Guilherme Dias, Helena Hespanhol, Hugo Rebelo, Iolanda Rocha, Joana Faria, Joana Marques, Joana Paupério, José Manuel Grosso-Silva, Miguel Angel Carretero, Paula Portela, Pedro Andrade, Raquel Ribeiro, Ricardo Lopes, Teresa Matos Fernandes, Yuri Simone
PRODUCTION Park Directors: Júlio Fonseca, Ricardo Bravo Environmental Educational Service: Anabela Silva, Carla Almeida, Helena Pinto, Mariana Roldão Park Maintenance Service: Ana Rocha, António Rocha, Augusto Moreira, Hugo Miranda, Jorge Ma
- LocationSerralves Park
- Days16-04-2018 - 22-04-2018
In 2017 Serralves is organizing the fourth edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urba...
BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2017
DE 2017-05-15 a 2017-05-21
 In 2017 Serralves is organizing the fourth edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urban gardens. Unlike a scientific inventory, which is limited to biologists and other researchers, BioBlitz is open to families, students, teachers and other community members, who will help researchers find plants and animals in Serralves Park. This is a unique opportunity to help expand the list of identified species, work with the scientific community and learn more about the fauna and flora of Serralves Park.
In 2016, the 3rd edition of BioBlitz Serralves conducted 684 observations of 125 species (including 20 species that hadn’t been observed in previous editions). The most frequently observed species were the common midwife toad, green frog, yellow-spotted salamander, Iberian newt, blackbird, white-toothed shrew and the rosemary beetle. The interactivity between participants and researchers was remarkable, not only with families on Saturday, but also with children who visited Serralves with their schools during the week. Undoubtedly, There’s life in the Park!
During the week (15-19 May) the programme will be dedicated to the participation of schools and during the weekend (20-21 May) is open the general public. The detailed programme will be available soon.
For more information please contact c.almeida@serralves.pt
What does BioBlitz mean? "Bio” means life and "Blitz” means doing something quickly and intensively. The objective is to find and identify the maximum number of species, in a specific area, a specific area, over a short period of time, functioning as a biological inventory. How does it work? The species are classified into different biological groups, such as plants, lichens, mushrooms, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, micromammals. The end result of a BioBlitz is to count the number of species found in each of these groups.
How does it differ from other scientific inventories? A scientific inventory is usually restricted to biologists and other researchers. A BioBlitz in addition to volunteer scientists, also involves families, students, teachers and other members of the local community.
Why organise a BioBlitz in Serralves? Serralves Park is a fundamental part of the ecological structure of Porto, contributing to the potential diversity of habitats that occur in urban areas. BioBlitz helps increase existing knowledge and share it with the general public.
- LocationSerralves Park
- Days15-05-2017 - 21-05-2017
In 2016 Serralves is organizing the third edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urban...
Bioblitz Serralves 2016
DE 2016-05-09 a 2016-05-14
 In 2016 Serralves is organizing the third edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urban gardens. Unlike a scientific inventory, which is limited to biologists and other researchers, BioBlitz is open to families, students, teachers and other community members, who will help researchers find plants and animals in Serralves Park.
During the week (9-13 May) the programme will be dedicated to the participation of schools and on Saturday (14 May) is open the general public. The detailed programme will be available soon.
Diverse biological groups in the Park will be catalogued: Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles, Micromammals and Bats, Insects and Spiders, plants, lichens and mushrooms. Each will have a field station located in Serralves Park, from which we can accompany the inventory sessions. In the case of Birds and Butterflies, it will even be possible to do some independent monitoring: participants can simply collect a kit, make an online application and record the collected data. In parallel, family workshops will be organised dedicated to each species, conversations about biodiversity and the documentaries "There’s life in Serralves”. This is a unique opportunity to help expand the list of identified species, work with the scientific community and learn more about the fauna and flora of Serralves Park.
Collection point of material for autonomous inventories. Data-entry point in the "Biodiversity and the Environment" platform. Location: Espelho de Água Operating time: 9:00-19:00
The "Biodiversity and Environment" Platform is a resource centre on biodiversity in an urban context, that aims to spread scientific knowledge in this area to various audiences. Participants can learn about Serralves Park in the aspects of flora, fauna and environmental quality, and online information booklets and activity suggestions are also available. From the diversity of the Park’s set of trees and shrubs to its wealth of different animal groups, we invite you to learn more about the biodiversity in Serralves and the environment!
The approximately 10,000 species of birds that inhabit our planet have a fascinating capacity for environmental adaptation, and mark presence in almost all terrestrial ecosystems, including urban environments. In Serralves Park over 90 species have been observed. Blackbirds, jays, blue tits and red-breasted robins are some of the species that can be more easily observed at any time of year in the Park. Location: Clareira das Azinheiras
Ringing of birds for the general public: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants 25 people
Field trips: 17:30, 18:30, 21:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants 25 people
Access: subject to collecting a participation slip; in the Station, between 9:00-18:30; in the reception of Serralves Museum, between 7:30 and 9:00 and 18:30-23:00, from where the Field Trips will depart within these times.
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
In Portugal, there are 17 species of amphibians. Amphibians are in a very delicate situation in terms of conservation: one in three amphibian species in the world have a worrying conservation status. In Serralves Park there are four different species of amphibians: green-frog; Bosca's newt; common-midwife-toad and yellow-spotted salamander. Reptiles are the most misunderstood animals, largely due to ignorance of their biology and ecology. Most of the species occurring in Portugal are completely harmless and all primarily choose to escape when they feel threatened. Their elusive and discreet behavior allows them to go undetected, making their observation a challenge. In Serralves Park there are at least two species of reptiles: Bocage's wall lizard and the slow worm. Location: Espelho de Água
Field trips - Amphibians: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants 25 people
Field trips - Reptiles: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants 25 people
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
Although they are often regarded as pests and carriers of disease, micromammals actually play a key role in the balance of ecosystems, as they are the basis of the diet of many species of carnivorous mammals, birds of prey and reptiles, seed dispersers and predators of a high quantity and diversity of invertebrates. At least three species can be observed in Serralves Park: the Algerian mouse, house mouse, and greater white-toothed shrew. Bats are mysterious beings for most people, especially because of their nocturnal habits. They are capable of moving in the dark, using an ultrasonic echo system. The species found in Portugal feed mainly on insects, and thereby help control insect populations. They face serious conservation problems associated to the loss and alteration of their habitats. Serralves Park provides shelter and/or food for at least two species of bats: the common pipistrelle and the serotinine bat. Location: Clareira dos Teixos
Field trips - Bats: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants: 25 people
Field trips - Micromammals: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 17:00, 18:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants: 25 people
Access: subject to collecting a participation slip; in the Station, between 9:00-18:30; in the reception of Serralves Museum, between 7:30 and 9:00 and 18:30-23:00, from where the Field Trips will depart within these times.
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
Insects - arthropods with three pairs of legs and a body divided into three segments - represent about 90% of all known species. Herbivores, predators, pollinators and decomposers, they are key elements for the balance of ecosystems. Location: next to the Maria Nordman sculpture
Field trips: 11:00, 14:30, 16:00, 21:00 Time: 1.5 hours Max. no. of participants: 25 people Access: subject to collecting a participation slip; in the Station, between 9:00-18:30; in the reception of Serralves Museum, between 7:30 and 9:00 and 18:30-23:00, from where the Field Trips will depart within these times.
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
Serralves Park is famous for the diversity of its tree and shrub heritage, composed of about 8000 specimens, encompassing around 230 native and exotic species and varieties. Herbaceous plants also have a major presence in the Park, especially in the meadows and clearings. Bryophytes, commonly known as mosses, are primarily terrestrial plants, with different shapes, textures and even colours. They play essential roles in many ecosystems, such as water retention, contributions to the formation of soils, pioneers in the colonization of habitats, nutrient recycling, biomass production and carbon sequestration. Areas of mosses are also home to many invertebrates. Location: Óctogono
Field trips - Trees and Shrubs: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants: 25 people
Field trips - Bryophytes: 11:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants: 25 people
Access: subject to collecting a participation slip in the Station, between 9:00-18:30.
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
Lichens are beings that result from the symbiosis between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. They can take different forms and sizes, and colonize a wide array of different habitats, such as tree trunks or rocks. The approximately 19,000 species currently known worldwide attest to the success of this union. Given that some species are highly sensitive to pollution, they are often used as bioindicators of air quality. The kingdom of fungi, which includes mushrooms, although one of the largest and most diverse, is still relatively unknown. Recent estimates point to 1.5 million different species, of which only about 55,000 produce mushrooms. Mushrooms are the structures of the fungi involved in the reproduction of these species. Fungi are essentials in the balance of all ecosystems, and can be found from the polar regions to the tropics. They perform important functions such as nutrient recycling or association with other living creatures (plants or animals). Location: Clareira da Presa
Field trips - Lichens: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 Duration: 1 hour Max. no. of participants 25 people
Field trips - Mushrooms: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Time: 1 hour Max. no. of participants: 25 people
Access: subject to collecting a participation slip; in the Station, between 9:00-18:30.
Educational workshop: 9:00-19:00
A lively game of biodiversity questions to test your knowledge! Location: Alpendre do Celeiro
Sessions: 10:30, 11:30, 15:00, 16:00 Duration and max. no. of participants: 45 minutes / session; limited to the available space.
What does BioBlitz mean? "Bio” means life and "Blitz” means doing something quickly and intensively. The objective is to find and identify the maximum number of species, in a specific area, a specific area, over a short period of time, functioning as a biological inventory. How does it work? The species are classified into different biological groups, such as plants, lichens, mushrooms, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, micromammals. The end result of a BioBlitz is to count the number of species found in each of these groups.
How does it differ from other scientific inventories? A scientific inventory is usually restricted to biologists and other researchers. A BioBlitz in addition to volunteer scientists, also involves families, students, teachers and other members of the local community.
Why organise a BioBlitz in Serralves? Serralves Park is a fundamental part of the ecological structure of Porto, contributing to the potential diversity of habitats that occur in urban areas. BioBlitz helps increase existing knowledge and share it with the general public.
SERRALVES FOUNDATION General Director: Odete Patrício Director of the Museum: Suzanne Cotter Director of the Park: João Almeida Director of Resources and Special Projects: Rui Costa Director of Commercial Development and Communication: Miguel Rangel Administrative and Financial Director: Sofia Castro
CIBIO-INBIO Director: Nuno Ferrand de Almeida Press Office: Maria João Fonseca PROGRAMMING Director of the Park: João Almeida Educational Service of the Park: Elisabete Alves CIBIO-INBIO, "Serralves 360º - Landscape and Biodiversity" Project: Scientific Coordination: CIBIO-INBIO; Team: Raquel Ribeiro, Sofia Viegas
ACTIVITIES Autonomous Activities Station: Anabela Pereira, Dina Marques, Marco Ramos, Mundo Científico, Lda. BioQuiz: Ana Isabel Pinheiro, Cristina Dias, Maria João Fonseca, Joana Torres (CIBIO-InBIO)
Investigators: Carlos Vila-Viçosa, Catarina Pinho, Clara Ferreira, Cláudia Oliveira, Cláudia Soares, Cristiana Marques, Cristiana Vieira, Daniel Santos, Helena Hespanhol, Helena Santos, Joana Paupério, Joana Torres, José Manuel Grosso-Silva, Juliana Monteiro, Luís Machado, Paula Portela, Raquel Ribeiro, Raquel Vasconcelos, Ricardo Lopes, Sara Rocha, Sofia Viegas, Tiago Rodrigues
PRODUCTION Management of the Park: Ana Oliveira Educational Service of the Park: Anabela Silva, Carla Almeida, Carlota Carqueja Maintenance Service of the Park: Augusto Alves, Manuel Alves, Júlio Fonseca, Paula Gouveia, Luciana Pereira, Maria Rosa Pereira, Miguel Pinheiro, José Pinto, Manuel Pinto, Ana Rocha, António Rocha, Augusto Sousa, Hugo Viana.
- LocationSerralves Park
- Days09-05-2016 - 14-05-2016
In 2015 Serralves is organising the second edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urba...
BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2015
2015-04-25
 In 2015 Serralves is organising the second edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urban gardens. Unlike a scientific inventory, which is limited to biologists and other researchers, BioBlitz is open to families, students, teachers and other community members, who will help researchers find plants and animals in Serralves Park.
On Friday (24 Apr, 10:00-17:00) the programme will be dedicated to the participation of schools in Bioblitz, and on Saturday (25 Apr, 08:00-24:00) is open the general public. The detailed programme will be available soon.
Diverse biological groups in the Park will be catalogued: Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles, Micromammals and Bats, Insects and Spiders, plants, lichens and mushrooms. Each will have a field station located in Serralves Park, from which we can accompany the inventory sessions. In the case of Birds and Butterflies, it will even be possible to do some independent monitoring: participants can simply collect a kit, make an online application and record the collected data. In parallel, family workshops will be organised dedicated to each species, conversations about biodiversity and the documentaries "There’s life in Serralves”. This is a unique opportunity to help expand the list of identified species, work with the scientific community and learn more about the fauna and flora of Serralves Park.
Access: Free entrance to the Park
Image: Guarda-rios (Alcedo atthis), Armando Caldas
What does BioBlitz mean? "Bio” means life and "Blitz” means doing something quickly and intensively. The objective is to find and identify the maximum number of species, in a specific area, a specific area, over a short period of time, functioning as a biological inventory. How does it work? The species are classified into different biological groups, such as plants, lichens, mushrooms, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, micromammals. The end result of a BioBlitz is to count the number of species found in each of these groups.
How does it differ from other scientific inventories? A scientific inventory is usually restricted to biologists and other researchers. A BioBlitz in addition to volunteer scientists, also involves families, students, teachers and other members of the local community.
Why organise a BioBlitz in Serralves? Serralves Park is a fundamental part of the ecological structure of Porto, contributing to the potential diversity of habitats that occur in urban areas. BioBlitz helps increase existing knowledge and share it with the general public.
INFORM YOURSELF Check the location of the Inventory Stations in the Park, the scheduled times of the Inventory Sessions, with researchers, family workshops and other activities.
PARTICIPATE Help the researchers find plants and animals in the park during the inventory sessions.
IDENTIFY Monitor BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, PLANTS AND LICHENS autonomously.
REGISTER The "Biodiversity and Environment" Platform is a resource centre on biodiversity in urban environments that aims to disseminate scientific knowledge in this area to various audiences. Participants will learn about Serralves Park in terms of its flora, fauna and environmental quality. Online information booklets and activity suggestions aree also available. The general public is invited to monitor events in the Park through field recording sheets and observation protocols that will be made available, thereby contributing to the production of scientific data on urban biodiversity.
HAVE FUN Make the most of these two days. Thanks for your help!
About 10,000 species of birds inhabit our planet. They have a fascinating capacity for environmental adaptation, and mark a presence in almost all terrestrial ecosystems, including in the urban environment. In Serralves Park more than 90 species can be observed. Blackbirds, jays, blue tits and red-breasted robins are some of the species that are more easily observed at any time of the year in the Park. Learn more about the Park’s birds, and participate in inventorying the birds, during the bird-ringing sessions, bird-watching with binoculars and identification of birds through their calls.
There are 17 species of amphibians in Portugal. Amphibians are in a very delicate situation in terms of conservation: one in three amphibian species in the world have a worrying conservation status. In Serralves Park there are four different species of amphibians: green-frog; Bosca's newt; common-midwife-toad and yellow-spotted salamander. Learn more about the amphibians in the Park, participate in the inventory work during observation sessions of adult specimens and catch tadpoles in the water. Reptiles are perhaps the world’s most misunderstood animals, largely due to ignorance of their biology and ecology. Most of the species found in Portugal are completely harmless and all try to flee whenever they feel threatened. Their elusive and low profile enables them to go undetected, making it difficult to observe them. There are at least two species of reptiles in Serralves Park: Bocage's wall lizard and the slow worm. Learn more about the reptiles in the Park, participate in the inventory work during the morning and late afternoon, when there’s a higher probability of observing them, basking in the sun. Although they are often regarded as pests and carriers of disease, micromammals actually play a key role in the balance of ecosystems, as they are the basis of the diet of many species of carnivorous mammals, birds of prey and reptiles, seed dispersers and predators of a high quantity and diversity of invertebrates. Two species can be observed in Serralves Park: the Algerian mouse and the greater white-toothed shrew. Learn more about the Micromammals in the Park, participate in the inventory work during monitoring sessions with traps. Bats are mysterious beings for most people, especially because of their nocturnal habits. They are capable of moving in the dark, using an ultrasonic echo system. The species found in Portugal feed mainly on insects, and thereby help control insect populations. They face serious conservation problems associated to the loss and alteration of their habitats. Serralves Park provides shelter and / or food for at least two species of bats: the common pipistrelle and the serotinine bat. Learn more about the bats in the Park, participate in the inventory work during night observation sessions with detection using ultrasound techniques. Insects - arthropods with three pairs of legs and a body divided into three segments - represent about 90% of all known species. Herbivores, predators, pollinators and decomposers, they are key elements for the balance of ecosystems. They are also the principal food source for many other animal groups, such as amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Spiders - arthropods with 4 pairs of legs and a body organized in two segments - have more than 40,000 species. They are primarily predators of other arthropods, including many insects. The best-known form of hunting used by these animals is with the aid of webs that they weave with silk threads. Learn more about the invertebrates in Serralves Park, and participate in the inventory sessions of diurnal and nocturnal spiders and insects. Serralves Park is famous for the diversity of its tree and shrub heritage, composed of about 8000 specimens, encompassing around 230 native and exotic species and varieties. Herbaceous plants also have a major presence in the Park, especially in the meadows and clearings. Find out more about the Park’s plants, learn how to identify them and get to know the Park’s remarkable trees. Bryophytes, commonly known as mosses, are primarily terrestrial plants, with different shapes, textures and even colours. They play essential roles in many ecosystems, such as water retention, contributions to the formation of soils, pioneers in the colonization of habitats, nutrient recycling, biomass production and carbon sequestration. Areas of mosses are also home to many invertebrates. Learn more about the mosses in the Park, participate in inventory sessions, learn to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species.
Lichens are beings that result from the symbiosis between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. They can take different forms and sizes, and colonize a wide array of different habitats, such as tree trunks or rocks. The approximately 19,000 species currently known worldwide attest to the success of this union. Given that some species are highly sensitive to pollution, they are often used as bioindicators of air quality. Learn more about the lichens in the Park, participate in inventory sessions, learn how to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species. The kingdom of fungi, which includes mushrooms, although one of the largest and most diverse, is still relatively unknown. Recent estimates point to 1.5 million different species, of which only about 55,000 produce mushrooms. Mushrooms are the structures of the fungi involved in the reproduction of these species. Fungi are essentials in the balance of all ecosystems, and can be found from the polar regions to the tropics. They perform important functions such as nutrient recycling or association with other living creatures (plants or animals). Learn more about the Park’s mushrooms, participate in the inventory sessions, learn how to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species.
During this talk, we will be introduced to the points of view of two experts
who are passionate about flora.
One is a full-time professional, whereas the other devotes his leisure
time to this field.
Guests:
Paulo Alves and Paulo Araújo
Moderator: Paulo Célio Alves
Max. no. of participants: limited to the available space.
Paulo Alves has a B. Sc. degree in Biology from the University of Porto
and is a researcher at CIBIO-InBIO, where he pursues research into the field of
applied plant ecology, monitoring of biodiversity, and biological,
phytosociological and floristic invasions.
Paulo Ventura Araújo has a B. Sc. degree in Mathematics from the
University of Porto and a PhD from the University of Warwick (UK). He is a
professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, where he has
pursued research into hyperbolic geometry. In parallel, he is the co-author of the
popular science blog "Dias com árvores” (Days with trees) that since 2004 has
introduced the general public to flora-related issues.
Paulo
Célio Alves is an assistant professor at the Department of Biology, of the Faculty
of Sciences, University of Porto, where he teaches courses in the field of
Genetics and Conservation, and is also Associate Professor at the University of
Montana (USA). He is a researcher at CIBIO-InBIO, where he coordinates the
group, "Genetic Conservation and Management of Wild Animals". Test your knowledge about biodiversity!
Venue: Campo de Ténis (Tenis Court)
Capacity: subject to available space.Schedule: 10h30, 11h30, 14h00, 15h00, 17h00, 18h00 Duration: 45 minutes/session.
This competition takes place during the BioBlitz Serralves 2015 April 25 and is open to the general public.
It has a category for young people under 16 and is dedicated to the theme, "Biodiversity in Serralves Park". The competition aims to:
- Raise awareness about the observation of nature, encouraging conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in urban parks;
- Foster and record the sharing of different ways of looking and feeling, encouraging close ties between citizens and the city’s green spaces;
- Promote photography as a means of artistic expression;
- Foster the emergence of new talents in the world of photography. Consult the Competition rules of Fotoblitz 2015at the Home page of BioBlitz Serralves 2015.
CIBIO-INBIO The Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, an Associate Laboratory of the University of Porto, is a R & D unit that pursues basic and applied research in the field of biological sciences and, more specifically, in the main components of biodiversity: genes, species and ecosystems. Its mission covers the following objectives: 1. Advance scientific knowledge in the fields of biodiversity and evolutionary biology, and on the principles governing the spatial partitioning of genotypic and phenotypic variation; 2. Integrate and deepen ecological, taxonomical and biogeographical knowledge at different scales worldwide - with a particular focus on the Iberian and Mediterranean biological heritage; 3. Use scientific knowledge in the development of proposals and tools intended to establish the priorities conservation and management programmes, including the protection and restoration of habitats, identification of cryptic species or genetically distinct domestic breeds, for dissemination to national and international conservation agencies; 4. Use data on domestic and wild specie to improve associated management practices, in close collaboration with local authorities; 5. Provide top-level advanced training at different levels, in the areas of evolution and conservation biology; and 6. Foster understanding and appreciation of biodiversity amongst the general public, through the communication of scientific activities.
- LocationSerralves Park
- Schedule08h00 - 20h00
- Days2015-04-25
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Children | Young People | Families
On the Serralves Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the Biodiversity of the Park will be celebrated - giving a voice to its hidden secrets and memories.The 6th edition of Bioblitz - a leading scientific and pedagogical event - aims ...
BIOBLITZ 2019
DE 2019-04-01 a 2019-04-07
On the Serralves Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the Biodiversity of the Park will be celebrated - giving a voice to its hidden secrets and memories. The 6th edition of Bioblitz - a leading scientific and pedagogical event - aims to promote sustainability education through scientific based communication about the biodiversity of Serralves Park. Schools, families and the general public are invited to take part in a diversified and entertaining programme to discover the fauna and flora of Serralves Park. Free entrance Initiative organised in partnership with CIBIO-InBIO
Exclusive sponsor of Bioblitz - Lipor [Image: Albano Soares]
Related Activities
GENERAL PROGRAMME
5 - 7 APR FRI: 21:30 to 23:30 SAT: 08:00 to 24:00 SUN: 08:00 to 19:00
Consult the programme here. A weekend dedicated to the discovery and sharing of knowledge about Biodiversity! Re-affirming sharing as an educational, environmental, cultural and social value, Bioblitz Serralves 2019 invites families and members of the general public to take part in an entertaining programme, on April 6 and 7, that aims to raise awareness about the urban biodiversity of Serralves Park .
Entrance: Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa and Rua de Bartolomeu Velho, 141 Field trips (meeting point): Museum Reception PROGRAMME Scientific and pedagogical workshops, guided by the Educators team of the Environment and Arts Educational Service, who will provide the framework and explore 10 topics from a scientific and pedagogical perspective Workshop "Nature is the best classroom" - Schools of the CRE.Porto Field trips with CIBIO-InBIO researchers Thematic games CIBIO-InBIO "Biodiversity in Glory" and "GPS of Life" Thematic workshops Stage play and workshop "Little Heroes” Puppet workshop "Old Nut-gall Heads” Nature Illustration "SERRALVARIUM” Cyanotype workshop "The Park in blue”
Green Market LIPOR Space and its 8 Municipalities Pedagogical workshops LIPOR "Multiplication of Plants", "Mini-courses on composting at home” Workshops of Lipor Municipalities (Espinho, Gondomar, Porto, Valongo) Performance "The shoal” and puppets workshop - "Sea animals” – Historioscopio Puppet Theatre CM Gondomar
Workshops of the Founding Municipalities Caminha; Ovar; Ponte de Lima; Santa Maria da Feira; São João da Madeira; Torres Vedras and Vila Nova de Famalicão.
Autonomous Activities Biodiversity kits "Iberian Wolf” exhibition (ACHLI) Nature Photography Exhibition (Carlos Venade) LIPOR Exhibition and its 8 Municipalities (Bordalo II) Exhibition - "Demonstration of Nature-Based Solutions” CM Porto Exhibition - "Heathlands in the Serras do Porto” (CM Valongo, CM Gondomar, CM Paredes*) LIPOR Games: "Sense Box, Tic-tac-toe, hopscotch”
* Not a Lipor Municipality
SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
1 - 5 APR The week is reserved for participation of Schools - inviting students and teachers to learn more about the biodiversity of the Serralves Park, by participating in the following activities:
Consult the programme here.
ZONE 1: Pre-school/persons with disabilities and/or incapacities Location: Clareira dos Teixos ZONE 2: (Primary- and middle-schools (1st/2nd/3rd cycles) and SECONDARY schools Various parts of the Park
WORKSHOPS AND GAMES Schedule: 9:30|10:30|11:30 and 14:30|15:30 Duration: 45 min
Scientific and pedagogical workshops, guided by the Educators team of the Environment and Arts Educational Service, who will provide the framework and explore 10 topics from a scientific and pedagogical perspective Themes: Trees and shrubs | Amphibians | Bats | Micro-mammals | Lichens | Bryophytes | Birds | Reptiles | Insects | Mushrooms CIBIO-InBIO games "Biodiversity in Glory" and "GPS of Life" Field trips guided by CIBIO-InBIO researchers LIPOR Space and its 8 Municipalities LIPOR Pedagogical workshops "Composting decomposers”, "Multiplication of Plants" Workshops of the Lipor Municipalities (Espinho, Gondomar, Maia, Matosinhos , Porto and Valongo)
Workshops Founding Municipalities Caminha; Ponte de Lima; Santa Maria da Feira; Vila Real; Viana do Castelo
Autonomous Activities Biodiversity kits "Iberian Wolf” exhibition (ACHLI) Nature Photography Exhibition (Carlos Venade) LIPOR Exhibition and its 8 Municipalities (Bordalo II) Exhibition - "Demonstration of Nature-Based Solutions” CM Porto Exhibition - "Heathland in the Serras do Porto” and Game "Discovering the Parque das Serras” (CM Valongo, CM Gondomar, CM Paredes*) LIPOR Games: "Sense Box, Tic-tac-toe, hopscotch”
* Not a Lipor Municipality
Access: Free participation, subject to prior registration (up to max. no. of participants) - registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: a.silva@serralves.pt (226156519) Online here
- Days01-04-2019 - 07-04-2019
Schools
In 2015 Serralves is organising the second edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urba...
BIOBLITZ SERRALVES 2015 - SCHOOLS
2015-04-24
 In 2015 Serralves is organising the second edition of BioBlitz, a lightning-speed inventory exercise of species, conducted with participation of the general public, in a unique initiative in one of Portugal’s historical and urban gardens. Unlike a scientific inventory, which is limited to biologists and other researchers, BioBlitz is open to families, students, teachers and other community members, who will help researchers find plants and animals in Serralves Park. On Friday (24 Apr, 10:00-17:00) the programme will be dedicated to the participation of schools, and on Saturday (25 Apr, 08:00-24:00) is open to the general public.
BioBlitz Serralves for Schools 2015 invites participants to gain a better understanding of the fauna and flora in Serralves Park, by participating in:
- Field trips: conducted by specialized researchers from CIBIO (for middle school students (2nd and 3rd cycle) and secondary school students). The field trips are a unique opportunity to gain first hand experience of the work conducted by scientists in the framework of a biodiversity inventory; - Educational workshops (pre-school, primary school and middle school (2nd cycle): to provide a background and explore the topics in an entertaining and educational manner; - Autonomous monitoring sessions middle school (3rd cycle) and secondary school: assisted by the monitors of the Educational Service, with access to monitoring kits and entering data on the online platform 'Biodiversity and Environment'. This platform hosts the Serralves Citizen Science project, providing various online educational resources for free, including sampling protocols, field guides, brochures, activity booklets for families and schools, as well as audiovisual documentaries for each animal and environmental group in the study; - Bioquiz: a lively game based on biodiversity questions to test your prior or acquired knowledge!
Access: Participation is free of charge, but requires prior booking (subject to capacity). Registration: Please use a Serralves BioBlitz Schools 2015 pre-booking sheet for each group of students to be registered, and send it to the Serralves Foundation’s Educational Service by email or post to: a / c Anabela Silva; email: a.silva@serralves.pt; address: Rua D. João de Castro 210, 4150-417 Porto. Applications will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis.
Entrance: Rua D. João de Castro, 210 (entrance to the Museum). To facilitate access of groups, participants are kindly requested to leave their bags and backpacks in the transport vehicles used. Groups should arrive 10 minutes in advance to facilitate reception and compliance with the schedule.
Image: Tritão-de-ventre-laranja (Lissotriton boscai), Albano Soares
What does BioBlitz mean? "Bio” means life and "Blitz” means doing something quickly and intensively. The objective is to find and identify the maximum number of species, in a specific area, a specific area, over a short period of time, functioning as a biological inventory. How does it work? The species are classified into different biological groups, such as plants, lichens, mushrooms, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, micromammals. The end result of a BioBlitz is to count the number of species found in each of these groups.
How does it differ from other scientific inventories? A scientific inventory is usually restricted to biologists and other researchers. A BioBlitz in addition to volunteer scientists, also involves families, students, teachers and other members of the local community.
Why organise a BioBlitz in Serralves? Serralves Park is a fundamental part of the ecological structure of Porto, contributing to the potential diversity of habitats that occur in urban areas. BioBlitz helps increase existing knowledge and share it with the general public. BIRDS About 10,000 species of birds inhabit our planet. They have a fascinating capacity for environmental adaptation, and mark a presence in almost all terrestrial ecosystems, including in the urban environment. In Serralves Park more than 90 species can be observed. Blackbirds, jays, blue tits and red-breasted robins are some of the species that are more easily observed at any time of the year in the Park. Learn more about the Park’s birds, and participate in inventorying the birds, during the bird-ringing sessions, bird-watching with binoculars and identification of birds through their calls.
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES There are 17 species of amphibians in Portugal. Amphibians are in a very delicate situation in terms of conservation: one in three amphibian species in the world have a worrying conservation status. In Serralves Park there are four different species of amphibians: green-frog; Bosca's newt; common-midwife-toad and yellow-spotted salamander. Learn more about the amphibians in the Park, participate in the inventory work during observation sessions of adult specimens and catch tadpoles in the water. Reptiles are perhaps the world’s most misunderstood animals, largely due to ignorance of their biology and ecology. Most of the species found in Portugal are completely harmless and all try to flee whenever they feel threatened. Their elusive and low profile enables them to go undetected, making it difficult to observe them. There are at least two species of reptiles in Serralves Park: Bocage's wall lizard and the slow worm. Learn more about the reptiles in the Park, participate in the inventory work during the morning and late afternoon, when there’s a higher probability of observing them, basking in the sun.
MICROMAMMALS AND BATS Although they are often regarded as pests and carriers of disease, micromammals actually play a key role in the balance of ecosystems, as they are the basis of the diet of many species of carnivorous mammals, birds of prey and reptiles, seed dispersers and predators of a high quantity and diversity of invertebrates. Two species can be observed in Serralves Park: the Algerian mouse and the greater white-toothed shrew. Learn more about the Micromammals in the Park, participate in the inventory work during monitoring sessions with traps. Bats are mysterious beings for most people, especially because of their nocturnal habits. They are capable of moving in the dark, using an ultrasonic echo system. The species found in Portugal feed mainly on insects, and thereby help control insect populations. They face serious conservation problems associated to the loss and alteration of their habitats. Serralves Park provides shelter and / or food for at least two species of bats: the common pipistrelle and the serotinine bat. Learn more about the bats in the Park, participate in the inventory work during night observation sessions with detection using ultrasound techniques.
INSECTS AND SPIDERS Insects - arthropods with three pairs of legs and a body divided into three segments - represent about 90% of all known species. Herbivores, predators, pollinators and decomposers, they are key elements for the balance of ecosystems. They are also the principal food source for many other animal groups, such as amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Spiders - arthropods with 4 pairs of legs and a body organized in two segments - have more than 40,000 species. They are primarily predators of other arthropods, including many insects. The best-known form of hunting used by these animals is with the aid of webs that they weave with silk threads. Learn more about the invertebrates in Serralves Park, and participate in the inventory sessions of diurnal and nocturnal spiders and insects.
PLANTS Serralves Park is famous for the diversity of its tree and shrub heritage, composed of about 8000 specimens, encompassing around 230 native and exotic species and varieties. Herbaceous plants also have a major presence in the Park, especially in the meadows and clearings. Find out more about the Park’s plants, learn how to identify them and get to know the Park’s remarkable trees. Bryophytes, commonly known as mosses, are primarily terrestrial plants, with different shapes, textures and even colours. They play essential roles in many ecosystems, such as water retention, contributions to the formation of soils, pioneers in the colonization of habitats, nutrient recycling, biomass production and carbon sequestration. Areas of mosses are also home to many invertebrates. Learn more about the mosses in the Park, participate in inventory sessions, learn to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species.
LICHENS AND MUSHROOMS Lichens are beings that result from the symbiosis between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. They can take different forms and sizes, and colonize a wide array of different habitats, such as tree trunks or rocks. The approximately 19,000 species currently known worldwide attest to the success of this union. Given that some species are highly sensitive to pollution, they are often used as bioindicators of air quality. Learn more about the lichens in the Park, participate in inventory sessions, learn how to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species. The kingdom of fungi, which includes mushrooms, although one of the largest and most diverse, is still relatively unknown. Recent estimates point to 1.5 million different species, of which only about 55,000 produce mushrooms. Mushrooms are the structures of the fungi involved in the reproduction of these species. Fungi are essentials in the balance of all ecosystems, and can be found from the polar regions to the tropics. They perform important functions such as nutrient recycling or association with other living creatures (plants or animals). Learn more about the Park’s mushrooms, participate in the inventory sessions, learn how to identify them and help us widen the list of identified species.
- LocationSerralves Park
- Schedule10h00 - 17h00
- Days2015-04-24
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