The morning at Lecciona and sunset on the dunes of Tirrenia, and then again the stars on Lake Massaciuccoli, the animals of San Rossore, the secrets of Coltano: the Park in its 24 thousand hectares is rich in natural environments and each gives particular emotions. To discover them all, on Sunday the 'Festa dei Parchi' starts: more than 30 free naturalistic guided tours and workshops possible thanks to the contribution of the Tuscany Region, organized by the Park and various environmental associations and realities that collaborate with the Agency. A calendar spread with appointments until September in all the estates, to live a summer immersed in nature.
The natural reserve of Lecciona is the setting of the first event scheduled on Sunday 1 June thanks to Legambiente Versilia, which also offers excursions to Bufalina, Macchia Lucchese, Guidicciona and Bocca di Serchio. The night of San Lorenzo on Lake Massaciuccoli with music and astronomical observations will be the midsummer event of the Lipu Oasis of Massaciuccoli, while in San Rossore horseriding school Equitiamo and the milkhouse Azienda Agricola Sapori Mediterranei offer workshops to learn about the small and large animals of the Park from bees to ponies. Always in San Rossore visits by carriage and bike to the sea with 'San Rossore in Carrozza' and the 'Centro Visite', and a walk along the path accessible Sabrina Bulleri with Legambiente Pisa that also offers a walk to the path of the Three Pines in San Piero and in the forest of Calambrone. Just the coast of Pisa is the protagonist of the visits organized by the WWF Alta Toscana at sunset on the dunes of Tirrenia and in the woods of Marina. Art, nature, photography and not only at the center of the workshops for young and old proposed by Pro Loco of Coltano.
Here is the updated program with dates, times and numbers for reservations:
Sunday 1st June - The nature reserve of Lecciona: hiking, through the woods and the dune ecosystem of the Macchia Lucchese. From 10 to 14, packed lunch, for information and reservations: Alessio +39 328/5429863, Legambiente Versilia.
From 13 June to 25 July, every Friday - Guided tour at sunset at the WWF Oasi Dune di Tirrenia. WWF Alta Toscana OdV, info and reservations at duneditirrenia@wwfaltatoscana.it
Friday, June 13 - A few steps from the Basilica of San Piero a Grado there is the "Sentiero dei Tre Pini", a wooded area with interesting ecological characteristics managed by the Ente Parco. With a pleasant walk in the forest you can discover and appreciate its peculiar beauty and the stories related to the crafts of the Park, such as the charcoal burner. The meeting is for 16.15 at the entrance, the excursion will last about 2,5 hours. Reservations must be made within 18 hours of the day before each departure date at +39 3204603529 (Andrea Somma, recommended guide of the Park and responsible for the event).
Saturday 14 June - Circuit on the bees, walk and workshop with stories. Dedicated to children from 4 to 7 years, to learn about the world of bees, with a visit to a beautiful educational hive and planting flowers friends of bees. Pro Loco Coltano, from 15.30 to 18.30, www.prolococoltano.it and Rosalba Scoccati at +39 347/062665.
Saturday, June 21 - I want to watercolor strictly "natural", equipped with sheets and brushes for an afternoon of creative painting. For children from 7 years, Pro Loco Coltano, from 15.30 to 18.30, for information www.prolococoltano.it and Rosalba Scoccati at 347/062665
Sunday, June 22 - A stone’s throw from the Basilica of San Piero a Grado is the "Sentiero dei Tre Pini", a wooded area with interesting ecological characteristics managed by the Park Authority. With a pleasant walk in the forest you can discover and appreciate its peculiar beauty and the stories related to the crafts of the Park, such as the charcoal burner. The meeting is for 16.15 at the entrance, the excursion will last about 2,5 hours. Reservations must be made within 18 hours of the day before each departure date at 3204603529 (Andrea Somma, recommended guide of the Park and responsible for the event).
Friday, June 27 - Wake up early! Photographic hunting and excursion to discover how the forest wakes up and how its animals stretch, equipped with a camera, suitable for children from 7 years. Pro Loco Coltano, from 15.30 to 18.30, for information www.prolococoltano.it and Rosalba Scoccati at +39 347/062665
Friday, June 27 - For you Sabrina, for us! Hike along the path of Sabrina Bulleri, in the estate of San Rossore, to discover the ecosystem, so varied and rich in biodiversity, the morphology of the area and the predominant tree species in San Rossore: the forest of hygrophilous species, the mixed forest of mesophilic species and the typical dune forest. A look at the whole Estate starting from a new route. Legambiente Pisa, from 16.30 to 19.30, by Silena Baino, info and reservations at +39 340/0819933.
Sunday, June 29 - San Rossore in carriage. Guided tour with long itinerary with sea stop, accompanied by an environmental equestrian guide. Departure at the Casale La Sterpaia at 10 and 15. For information and reservations info@sanrossoreincarrozza.it, or by telephone to Federico Di Sacco +39 050/531910 e +39 330/206235.
Sunday, June 29 - The bees in the Park and the gaia farm. Double workshop for young and old at the stables Equitiamo and the milkshop Azienda agricola Sapori Mediterranei. For information and reservations valeria.gambogi@virgilio.it, baldi@saporimedterranei.eu, Donatella 333/7546040, Sira 347/ 8339350, Valeria 338/7887229
Sunday, June 29 - Traditions you leave, tradition you find. Walk along the path of the Three Pines, with a naturalistic and historical look: the role of charcoal burners for the history of the park together with that of pine trees, resinai and ghirai. Finally with a taste of traditional wicker basket rediscover a tradition that is partly found and you will return home with a rattan coaster. Legambiente Pisa, from 16 to 20, by Silena Baino, info and reservations at 340/0819933.
Monday 7 July - San Rossore in carriage. Guided tour with long itinerary with sea stop, accompanied by an environmental equestrian guide. Departure at the Casale La Sterpaia at 10 and 15. For information and reservations info@sanrossoreincarrozza.it, or by phone to Federico Di Sacco +39 050/531910 e +39 330/206235
Monday, July 7 - The nature reserve of Bufalina with a convivial aperitif: hiking in the Migliarino estate, the coastal pine forests and the beach at sunset. From 17 to 21, with aperitif to be shared at the expense of the participants. Legambiente Versilia, for info and reservations: Alessio +39 328/5429863.
Wednesday 9 July - The reserve of Bocca di Serchio. A walk between dunes, river and sea to discover the dune ecosystem of Bocca di Serchio, looking closely at the works that associations, the Park and the Municipality of Vecchiano are carrying out for the protection of the dunes and the rare frison. Legambiente Pisa, from 17.30 to 20.30, by the environmental hiking guide Andrea Somma, info and reservations at +39 320/4603529.
Friday 11 July - Giocoescursione in the woods of Marina di Pisa. Educational excursion dedicated to children, to invite them to reflect on the coexistence with wildlife, WWF Alta Toscana OdV in collaboration with Teatrino del Sole. From 9 to 11.30, info and reservations at info@teatrinodelsole.it
Friday, July 11 - Tarta Lab: discovering the sea. Educational workshop and informative activity on sea turtles at the Dunes of Tirrenia. WWF Alta Toscana OTAs, from 17 to 19, info and reservations at duneditirrenia@wwfaltatoscana.it
Friday, July 18 - Calambrone: where there was the sea now there is a Selva. From the forest to the sea on foot to observe closely the forest and dune ecosystems that, despite the settlements, former colonies and dwellings still survive in this part of the sandy coast. Legambiente Pisa, from 17.30 to 20.30, by the environmental hiking guide Andrea Somma, info and reservations at +39 320/4603529.
Wednesday, July 23 - Tarta Lab: discovering the sea. Educational workshop and information activity on sea turtles at the Lecciona Reserve. WWF Alta Toscana, from 10 to 12, info and reservations at versilia@wwfaltatoscana.it
Friday 25 July - Sunset and Stars at the Lake of Massaciuccoli. Excursion towards the sunset around the lake and observation of the night sky at La Brilla. WWF Alta Toscana OdV in collaboration with Gruppo astrofili and the Visitor Center "La Brilla". From 19 to 23, info and reservations at versilia@wwfaltatoscana.it
Monday 28 July - The nature reserve of Lecciona with a convivial aperitif: hiking in the Macchia Lucchese, from the woods to the sea with sunset on the beach. From 17 to 21, with aperitif to be shared at the expense of the participants. Legambiente Versilia, for info and reservations: Alessio +39 328/5429863.
Monday 4 August - La Guidicciona and the Lecciona, the two nature reserves of the Macchia Lucchese: hiking through tree-lined paths to the dunes of the beach. From 16 to 20, for info and reservations: Alessio +39 328/5429863, Legambiente Versilia.
Saturday 9 August - Full moon at the Lecciona. Excursion from sunset to full moon in the Lecciona Reserve. WWF Alta Toscana OdV, from 18 to 22, info and reservations at versilia@wwfaltatoscana.it
Tuesday 12 August - Art in flight, from 19.30 to 24 night of San Lorenzo with musical events and observation of the celestial vault by Astro Versilia. Oasis Lipu di Massaciuccoli, for information and reservations +39 0584/975567, www.oasilupumassaciuccoli.org
Monday 18 August - The nature reserve of Bocca di Serchio: bike tour, from Macchia Lucchese to Tenuta di Migliarino among woods, beach, sea and river. From 18 to 22 with packed dinner, return at night and front lights and mandatory signaling. Legambiente Versilia, for info and reservations: Alessio +39 328/5429863.
Friday, September 5 - I want to watercolor strictly "natural", equipped with sheets and brushes for an afternoon of creative painting. For children from 7 years, Pro Loco Coltano, from 15.30 to 18.30, for information www.prolococoltano.it and Rosalba Scoccati at +39 347/062665
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September - Guided bike tour in San Rossore with environmental guide. At 10 o'clock meeting of the participants at the Visitor Center of San Rossore and departure for the woods and pine forests of the Estate of San Rossore with arrival to the sea in the area of fratino. Duration about 5 hours between return, The bikes will be provided. Centro Visite San Rossore, for information and reservations phone +39 050/530101, mail centrovisite@top5viaggi.com
Sunday, September 7 - The bees in the Park and the gaia farm. Double workshop for young and old at the stables Equitiamo and the milkshop Azienda agricola Sapori Mediterranei. For information and reservations valeria.gambogi@virgilio.it, baldi@saporimedterranei.eu, Donatella +39 333/7546040, Sira +39 347/ 8339350, Valeria +39 338/7887229
Friday 12 September - The clay and its secrets. Route dedicated to children, a short walk to retrieve some material that will serve the creation of a beautiful work, suitable for children from 4 to 7 years. Pro Loco Coltano, from 15.30 to 18.30, for information www.prolococoltano.it and Rosalba Scoccati at +39 347/06266
Sunday 21 September - San Rossore in carriage. Guided tour with long itinerary with sea stop, accompanied by an environmental equestrian guide. Departure at the Casale La Sterpaia at 10 and 15. For information and reservations info@sanrossoreincarrozza.it, or by telephone to Federico Di Sacco +39 050/531910 and +39 330/206235