The last excursion of the year for has been organised for Sunday 1 December to see an archaeological site of great interest. This is Sa Cudia Cremada in Mahon where an enclosed taula is being excavated. Islamic, Roman and Phoenician remains have been found at this archaeological site. Current excavation gives new information relating to how the areas around the prehistoric taulas were used. Continue reading Sunday 1 December excursion to Sa Cudia Cremada
Avoidable effects on the environment in the Port
GOB would like to express its concerns for the change in the construction works of a pedestrian link that the Port Authority has instigated between Moll d’en Pons and Cala Corb. There, where they announced there would be an overhanging wooden walkway, is, in reality a working dock that is destroying the ecosystem at the base of the rocks. GOB has asked to see the project approvals. Continue reading Avoidable effects on the environment in the Port
Four farms have joined the Land Stewardship Scheme
The farms of Algaiarens, Sa Font Santa, Alfurinet and Son Felip have joined the Land Stewardship Scheme that GOB promotes. It deals with some thousand hectares with high levels of natural values, where techniques are applied to give a good economic return with the best environmental conservation. Continue reading Four farms have joined the Land Stewardship Scheme
Saturday workshop on winter gardening at Es Viver
This coming Saturday, 9 November at 10 am, there will be a practical workshop on what work needs to be done in an ecological kitchen garden during the autumn and winter. How to work the land, the varieties of plants to sow, etc. Continue reading Saturday workshop on winter gardening at Es Viver
A meeting with the Balearic Government requested to discuss the Central Power Station
Control of the Central Power Station, the approach to renewable energy, control of transport emissions and other similar subjects are the questions on which GOB wishes to deal with the new Counsellor for Energy Transition and with the Vice President of the Balearic Government. Continue reading A meeting with the Balearic Government requested to discuss the Central Power Station
Sunday 3 November, walk to Cala Morell
A new talayot excursion has been organised for Sunday 3 November to Cala Morell. Its itinerary is by way of a very beautiful landscape. Its purpose is to visit a coastal settlement which is currently being excavated and continues to give new information. Continue reading Sunday 3 November, walk to Cala Morell
A new course of excursions: Autumn in Menorca
GOB Menorca is organizing a new cycle of excursions with talks. It is an environmental training course that has been thought out for people who enjoy contact with nature. It is oriented to give a general view of Menorca’s nature and is centred on autumn: of the countryside, geology, plants, mushrooms and animals. Continue reading A new course of excursions: Autumn in Menorca
Come to the GOB Menorca conference
GOB Menorca is convening a conference for its members, which will take place on Saturday 19 October. The purpose is to debate a series of questions, with more time than is usually available at meetings, and lay down future lines of action. We encourage all members to participate and enrich the debate with their contributions. Continue reading Come to the GOB Menorca conference
Menorca’s favourable response to the climate
A morning full of activity between the schools, of symbolic stoppages at institutions and businesses, preceded the protest concerning the climate celebrated on Friday 27 September. Already, the previous week had been filled with activities related to the problem of climate change. Workshops, projects, debates, theatre and news had taken place thanks to the selfless help of many people who wanted to add to the initiatives promoted by the Platform of Menorca for the Climate. Continue reading Menorca’s favourable response to the climate
Sunday 6 October, excursion to Calescoves
On Sunday 6 October, there is a new meeting of the talayotic excursions that are organized jointly by the Department of Culture of the Consell Insular and GOB. These are to combine discovering the island countryside with scientific information on the talayotic world. Continue reading Sunday 6 October, excursion to Calescoves