Social S.B.I. Excursion
Sabato 12 settembre
CONTRAFFORTE PLIOCENICO
https://ambiente.regione.emilia-romagna.it/it/parchi-natura2000/rete-natura-2000/siti/it4050012
Annual excursion of the Italian Botanical Society to CONTRAFFORTE PLIOCENICO (www.parks.it/riserva.contrafforte.pliocenico/), a rich and varied naturalistic site located on the hills outside Bologna. It consists of a ca. 15-km long series of arenaceous cliffs hosting 18 Habitats of European Interest, amongst which seven are Priority Habitats. Departure will be at 09.00 a.m. from the Botanical Garden (via Irnerio, 42). The walk will take approximately 4 hours (including a picnic lunch) for an elevation of 250 meters along mountain paths. Suitable clothing and shoes are required, as well as a hat, sun lotion and insect repellent. Fee
€ 10.00.