Tag Archives: Proposals

September 24th: Family Workshop on the Dangers of Invasive Species at the Wildlife Recovery Center

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This Tuesday, September 24th, at 5:30 PM, the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center will host a family workshop aimed at raising awareness about the dangers that invasive species pose to native wildlife. This activity, marking the final event in the CRFS summer program, will focus on the stories of some exotic animals currently residing at the Center’s hospital, including iguanas and American and African turtles. Through educational games, participants will learn how these animals arrived in Menorca and the risks they pose to local ecosystems.

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“Landscape on a Plate: Flavors and Values of Agrarian Stewardship” at the Arrels Fair

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This is the title of the guided tasting event we will be hosting on Sunday, September 22nd, at 1:30 PM, at the Arrels Fair, which this year will take place at the Es Mercadal Fairgrounds. During the event, we will present a special menu that embodies the values of Menorca’s mosaic landscape through a series of dishes created and presented by Pep Pelfort, from the Menorca Gastronomic Studies Center.

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Why do birds have such a wide variety of beaks? Family Workshop at the Wildlife Recovery Center

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At the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center, we’re kicking off September with a new round of family activities. In this Tuesday’s workshop, we’ll offer a series of fun and educational games to help understand why birds have such a remarkable diversity of beaks.

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The dangers of invasive species to Menorca’s native wildlife: new family activity at the Wildlife Recovery Center

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This Tuesday, August 27th, starting at 6:30 PM, the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Center will host a special family workshop. During this event, we will explore the stories of exotic animals such as iguanas, American and African tortoises, and other species that now reside at our hospital. How did these animals from distant lands find their way to Menorca? Through interactive games, we will learn about these creatures and the challenges that invasive species pose to our native wildlife.

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Ràdio Far launches a podcast on environmental reflection

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Ràdio Far station has introduced a new podcast titled “Època de muda” (“Molting Season”), offering deep reflections on our relationship with the environment. The podcast features the evocative and committed texts by Miquel Camps, GOB’s Coordinator of Territorial Policy. This platform aims not just to share opinions on environmental issues, but also to challenge listeners’ consciences and spark debates on the significant challenges that our society is facing today.

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Thursday 9 May: Overcrowding and housing: information at GOB office

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Public institutions are trying to avoid confronting the problem of tourist overcrowding and its consequences, arguing that there is a shortage of studies. Meanwhile, the usual spokespersons for the tourist sector adopt denial postures for some of the problems that are already more than evident.

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Vehicle Limit (2): the Formentera experience

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Regulating the number of vehicles in the summer is a useful tool for combatting overcrowding. It has positive effects on the resident population and on the experience of all tourists to the island. Formentera paved the way in 2019 and obtained good results.

Here is a resumé as well as a video presentation made recently for the cycle of round table discussions “Menorca where are we going?” organised jointly by the Menorca Preservation Foundation, the Ateneo of Mahón and GOB.

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The Cala Teulera ramp, projected over a protected area

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The Port Authority has tendered the construction of a dry dock ramp in the port of Mahon, in a protected area, with no possibility of parking and with the danger of affecting species under special protection. GOB has sent a letter to the port authority warning of these significant deficiencies.

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Christmas baskets of Land Stewardship Scheme products

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This Christmas you can give a special gift to friends, family or businesses with added value going far beyond our tables. On offer are our Christmas baskets filled with Land Stewardship Scheme products that are produced locally and sustainably. Cultivated in harmony with the environment, by local producers using sustainable agricultural practices and marketed at fair prices by farmers.

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