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There is a little time left before closing the list for the course to learn about the plants of Menorca. There will be excursions and theory talks during March. Continue reading Just a few days left to register on the course about plants
Progress on the coordination of greater vigilance of the Marine Reserve
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Menorquins pel territori (Menorcans for the Island, a group of young Menorcans in Barcelona) and GOB have maintained meetings with the relevant public institutions to insist on the necessity of greater vigilance of illegal fishing of the Marine Reserve to the north of Menorca. There are good prospects in the short term. Continue reading Progress on the coordination of greater vigilance of the Marine Reserve
Wednesday 1 March, excursion to Torelló
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Excursion by foot for a guided visit by an archaeologist to the ancient site of Torelló. Continue reading Wednesday 1 March, excursion to Torelló
Now is the time to plant fruit trees
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Es Viver, the GOB nursery garden, is selling fruit trees of Menorca produced ecologically by Caritas “Arbres d’Algendar”. Now, during the cold winter, is the best time of the year to plant them. We have apple, plum, pear, fig, peach, pomegranate trees… Continue reading Now is the time to plant fruit trees
Walk to learn about plants in sunshine
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After days of storms and rain, on Sunday 29 January we had a very agreeable day along the coast between Son Saura and Es Talaier, discovering the particular flora of the area. About 60 people listened to the explanations given by the botanic group of GOB-IME. Continue reading Walk to learn about plants in sunshine
Sunday 29 January, excursion to learn about plants
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An excursion has been organised for Sunday 29 January to learn about the plants of Son Saura, near Ciutadella. Son Saura is a part of the south coast which is particularly interesting because of its variety of environments, from the sand dunes on the beach, the Bellavista wetlands, the rocky coast, the olive trees, the pines, the sea… It is an opportunity to learn how the Mediterranean plants of Menorca have adapted to its varied conditions. Continue reading Sunday 29 January, excursion to learn about plants
Torre-soli must wait for a new sewerage plant
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In the past few days the Alaior Council has made public that definitive approval has been given for the urbanisation of Sector 2 of Torre-soli which includes provision to construct a new hotel of 450 places and 400 villas. GOB has made an appeal pointing out the deficiencies of the approval. Continue reading Torre-soli must wait for a new sewerage plant
Son Olivaret walk 15 January 2017
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More than 90 people showed sufficient courage to defy the bad weather forecast and joined the excursion organised last Sunday by the Consell Insular and GOB because of the festival of Sant Antoni. Continue reading Son Olivaret walk 15 January 2017
Sunday 15 January, excursion to the Son Olivaret sepulchre
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The naveta of Cala Blanca and the Sepulchre of Son Olivaret will be the ancient monuments visited on the excursion to take place next Sunday, 15 January. It is organised jointly by the Consell Insular and GOB and marks the Sant Antoni Fiesta. Continue reading Sunday 15 January, excursion to the Son Olivaret sepulchre
The Marine Reserve merits greater effective protection
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Last Saturday many people took part in a demonstration to raise awareness of the effects of illegal fishing in the Marine Reserve along the north coast of Menorca. Continue reading The Marine Reserve merits greater effective protection