Do you know how much biodiversity in our parks affects the quality of life in our cities? Or how small green spaces can become true meeting points for the community?
To find out firsthand, the Institute for BioEconomy of the National Research Council (CNR-IBE) invites you to join two special events organized as part of the Radici di Comunità (Community Roots) project.
On September 16 and 23, put on comfortable shoes to explore the area of Sesto Fiorentino and Calenzano together with researchers, local associations, and experts. These will not be simple walks, but real opportunities for active citizenship, listening, and sharing ideas!
1️⃣ Wednesday, September 16 — Urban Trekking in Sesto Fiorentino
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Time: 5:15 PM (Meeting point at Parco dello Zambra)
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Route: About 4 km, very easy and flat.
A multi-stop route highlighting some of the city’s most significant green spaces: we will start at Parco dello Zambra, stop at the Casa della Natura with the Il Binario association, discover the essential role of pollinators at the Giardino delle Api with ARPAT, and conclude at Parco degli Etruschi bridging history and landscape. Along the way, there will also be space to gather your thoughts and ideas on the future of urban green spaces!
👉 Places are limited to 25 participants for safety reasons.
🔗 Click here to register for the Sesto Fiorentino event
2️⃣ Wednesday, September 23 — Participatory Walk in Travalle (Calenzano)
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Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Meeting point at Parco Agricolo di Travalle)
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Route: About 2 km, fully accessible to everyone (including wheelchair users).
An afternoon surrounded by nature in the Travalle Agricultural Park to observe biodiversity up close! We will hold a short BioBlitz across the meadows guided by nature experts, listen to the history of the park shared by the Park Protection Association (featuring a small tasting of local products!), and discuss how to restore the sensory path and plant new trees together.
🔗 Click here to register for the Travalle event
Why participate?
The Radici di Comunità project was born from the belief that caring for a territory starts with getting to know it and living it. At CNR-IBE, we are excited to bring our scientific expertise directly to citizens, building a bridge between research and the local community.
We look forward to walking and sharing ideas with you! 🌿
📩 For further information:
Francesca Ugolini (CNR-IBE): francesca.ugolini@cnr.it
Project Email: verdeurbanosostenibile@cnr.it