Citizen Science at the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve
As part of the 2026 edition of Urban Nature, an initiative promoted by WWF to raise awareness of the importance, value and care of nature in urban areas, the National Biodiversity Network of ISPRA, in collaboration with the Insieme per l’Aniene Association, is organizing a meeting between experts and citizens on 3 October at the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve.
The initiative includes an approximately three-hour walk to discover the flora and fauna of the protected area, with particular attention to the characteristics of its ecosystems, including the riparian vegetation along the course of the Aniene River
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- Citizen Science at the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve
- 2026-10-03T09:30:00+02:00
- 2026-10-03T12:30:00+02:00
- As part of the 2026 edition of Urban Nature , an initiative promoted by WWF to raise awareness of the importance, value and care of nature in urban areas, the National Biodiversity Network of ISPRA, in collaboration with the Insieme per l’Aniene Association, is organizing a meeting between experts and citizens on 3 October at the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve. The initiative includes an approximately three-hour walk to discover the flora and fauna of the protected area, with particular attention to the characteristics of its ecosystems, including the riparian vegetation along the course of the Aniene River
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- When Oct 03, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
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Information will be provided on the main European Union instruments for biodiversity conservation, and the role of urban parks as important spaces for nature conservation and human well-being will be explored. Experts will discuss lichens as bioindicators and bioaccumulators for monitoring air quality and, in line with the theme of Urban Nature 2026, the topic of pollinators will also be addressed.
During the walk, participants will be able to use the iNaturalist app, thereby contributing to the database of the “Biodiversità in Posa” (Biodiversity in Focus) project.
Route information
Difficulty: Suitable for anyone in good health; children over 6 years of age.
Length: Approximately 2 km. The route follows the park’s trails; comfortable footwear is recommended.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Meeting point: 9:30 a.m. (participants are kindly requested to be punctual)
Casa del Parco entrance, Via Vicovaro, no street number.
End point: Casa del Parco entrance, Via Vicovaro, no street number.
The Urban Nature 2026 initiative is endorsed by ISPRA/SNPA and MASE.
Further information: nnb@isprambiente.it