Varese, land of events

From Sunday 2nd to Sunday 30th April 2023 | Inarzo

April Events Palude Brabbia

A month full of events the one proposed by the Riserva Naturale
e Oasi LIPU Palude Brabbia!

Discover the programm below!

ON THE WINGS OF RAPTORS

Sunday 2^nd and 23^rd April

Meeting point: at 9:30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

A guided tour in the integral Reserve of the Brabbia Marsh in which, accompanied by Lipu operators, you will observe and learn to recognise the majestic masters of the skies, from the Brown Kite to the rarer Marsh Harrier and Osprey. What are you waiting for? Binoculars in hand and get ready for a unique visit to the world of diurnal birds of prey!

Reservations are required for this event. Hiking boots (or boots if it has rained on previous days) and binoculars are recommended. Those without can rent them free of charge at the visitor centre.
Event not recommended under 8 years of age
In the event of bad weather the event will be cancelled
Event duration: approx. 3 hours
The donation for the event is € 6 adults, € 4 children and LIPU members.

COMPASSES AND FOOTPRINTS

Sunday 2^nd April

Meeting point: at 14:30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

Arm yourself with a compass and map and discover the reserve's trails in a family orienteering competition.

Can you find all the hidden treasures and answer nature quizzes? Volunteers from the LIPU Palude Brabbia Nature Reserve and Oasis will test you with recognition games, birdwatching tests and orienteering challenges. An opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and discover the area! Will you be able to finish the route within the time limit?

Booking is required. Hiking boots (or rubber boots if it rains on the previous days) are recommended.
The donation to participate is € 25 per family, € 20 if one member is a LIPU member. If you decide to register your family with LIPU (€40) the event is free.

SMARTPHOTO "SHOTS IN NATURE"

Sunday 2^nd April at 9.30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

Saturday 15^th April at 14.30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

A fantastic opportunity to discover methods and techniques for taking beautiful photographs with your mobile phone in one of the most beautiful moments for the oasis among flowers and spring landscapes! Accompanied by Massimo Valerio of Yeehgo who will explain all the techniques, you will learn how to get the best out of "smart" photographs during a walk along the trails.

Whether it's a landscape photo or a macro, even with a mobile phone we can give vent to our passion for photography and Nature!

Reservation required
Hiking boots and smartphone recommended
The event is recommended for adults or children over 12 years of age
In case of bad weather the event is cancelled
Event duration: approx. 3 hours
The donation to participate is € 10 per person, € 7 LIPU members.

AMONG EGGS AND FROGS

Monday 10^th April

Meeting point: at 14.30 at the Via Carlo porta Inarzo oasis entrance

On the occasion of Easter Monday, a double workshop where you can learn how to extract colours from plant elements and then dye eggs as well as discover the life that hides underwater in ponds!

An afternoon full of nature among newts and tadpoles, brushes and colours! Parents can, accompanied by photographer Massimo Valerio, discover smart photography to immortalise children intent on discovery activities!

Rubber boots are recommended for children or hiking boots
In case of bad weather the event is cancelled
Donation € 10 per child, € 8 Lipu members.

WALKING WITH THE ORNITHOLOGIST

Sunday 16^th and 30^th April

Meeting point: at 9:30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

Guided tour of the integral reserve at one of the most suitable times of year for observing birds of prey, ducks and herons of various species.

A guide will lead you up to the observation tower to peer through the reeds and ponds of the marsh in search of the many species present.

Reservations are required for this event. Boots (or boots if it has rained on previous days) and binoculars are recommended. Those without can rent them free of charge at the visitor centre
In case of bad weather the event will be cancelled

OASIS WALK

Monday 10^th April at 9.30 and at 15.00 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

Sunday 23^rd April at 14:30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

A walk along the Oasis paths accompanied by Nature Reserve volunteers to discover the marsh with its spring blooms!

On the way to the observation tower, you will be able to observe hawks, herons and ducks populating the reserve's ponds and reed beds. The turret, located in the Integral Reserve area, is a privileged observation point and is only accessible accompanied by Lipu operators.

Reservation is not required. Hiking boots (or boots if it has rained in the previous days) and binoculars are recommended. Those without can rent them free of charge at the visitor centre. The event is recommended for adults and children aged 9 and over
In the event of bad weather, the event will be cancelled
Duration of event approx. 3 hours
The donation to participate is € 6 adults, € 4 children and LIPU members.

UNDERWATER LIFE

Sunday 16^th and 30^th April

Meeting point: at14.30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

Workshop for children aged 7-12 years at our educational ponds, where they will enjoy catching and recognising the inhabitants of the aquatic world. Among amphibians, macroinvertebrates and dragonflies, you'll see some great things!

Rubber boots are recommended for children
In case of bad weather the event is cancelled
donation € 8 per child, € 5 lipu members.

THE RETURN OF THE MAGICIAN MELCHIOR

Sunday 16^th April

Meeting point: at 14.30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

A travelling fairy tale along the paths of the Reserve with weird protagonists and a mission to fulfil! Children aged 4 to 7 will have to try their hand at trials and skills, helped by their mum and dad.

Hiking boots are recommended
In case of bad weather the event is cancelled
The donation to participate is € 10 per child, € 6 for LIPU members.

WANDERERS BY NATURE

Sunday 16^th April

Meeting point: at 14.30 at the visit center (via Patrioti 22 Inarzo)

A free trail for adults to explore the natural environment with their senses. Will you be able to recognise some scents? And the songs of birds? At the end of the afternoon, a time to find out if you have been able to sharpen your senses.