Science & Society
Educational Services
Environmental education and science literacy.
Let’s plant 1000 holm oaks
The holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia) is one of the primary trees of the Mediterranean. Its resilience and adaptability have made it a characteristic species of the Portuguese cereal steppe and montado, consequently becoming one of the main symbols of the Alentejo region.
“Playing with Science”
Curricular Enrichment Activity Thematic Domain: Science and Connection to the Environment
“Ludic-pedagogical activities to awaken children’s interest in science and technology. In an experimental laboratory space created for this Enrichment Activity or through field activities, the aim is to playfully awaken children’s curiosity about the scientific phenomena around them, with a focus on the knowledge of the ecosystems and biodiversity that surround them.”
Dispersal of acorns through jays.
Environmental education actions aimed at raising awareness across the population, particularly among younger generations, about the need for reforestation and mitigating the advance of climate change in a region highly susceptible to its effects. The initiative encourages the collaboration of the entire community to reforest the Mértola municipality with native plants, specifically, in this case, the holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia).
EBM Calendar
The EBM calendar is an environmental education project produced in partnership by the team of the Biological Station of Mértola, the Grupo do Risco, and the Casa das Artes Mário Elias (CMM).
Biodiverse Conversations
A program of informal talks with EBM researchers and guests on topics related to the focus areas of EBM.
More information coming soon.
