Inspired by the environmental motto, Santa Cruz City Council is organising the II Environment Week. From 15 to 23 March, we invite everyone to celebrate this initiative, which includes the global event Earth Hour. Find out about the programme organised by SPEA Madeira, with free activities open to the public:
- 15 to 23 March
“For a night with life” exhibition at the Casa da Cultura in Santa Cruz
Throughout Environment Week, you can visit the exhibition “For a Night with Life” at the Casa da Cultura in Santa Cruz. This experience will broaden your knowledge of nocturnal biodiversity and its threats. You will also learn about the LIFE Natura@night project and its conservation actions in Macaronesia.
- 20 March
10am-12.30pm – Gardens with more life @Ponta da Oliveira
Following on from previous activities, there will be another maintenance and reforestation activity in the Ponta da Oliveira Garden, Caniço, with the support of the gardeners from Santa Cruz City Council. Join us in bringing this beautiful garden back to life!
14h-16h – Training for teachers “Gardens with more life”
In the Salão Nobre of Santa Cruz City Council, a training session aimed at teachers will look at the typical species of this municipality’s coastal habitat and the threats they face.
- 18 and 21 March
Activity for schools “Forest cleaning and prevention”
At the Centre for the Collection of Official Animals (CROA), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an activity for schoolchildren focused on the theme of ‘Cleaning and preventing forests: how to protect and keep land safe’. In addition, students will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop dedicated to Madeira’s endemic and native plants!
- 22 March
20h-22h – Changes to the municipality’s lighting and Peddy-paper “For a night with more life @Ponta da Oliveira”
From March onwards, the municipality of Santa Cruz will undergo changes in public lighting, especially in the coastal area of Caniço. These changes are intended to save energy and protect the health of ecosystems by mitigating light pollution. The Ponta da Oliveira and Garajau areas will be equipped with intelligent lighting, allowing remote management, with control of light intensity and colour temperature. At this event, you’ll be able to see this management first hand.
Join us to get to know the insects, bats and birds that inhabit the municipality of Santa Cruz, while learning more about their threats, such as light pollution. At each stop on this peddy paper, we’ll uncover new information about each animal group.
- 23rd March
Earth Hour at Mercadinho ECO
From 2pm until 10pm, we invite you to join us at the ECO Market. Enjoy fun family moments with our variety of games, such as the scarf game and jenga, and take part in a birdwatching activity. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the SPEA Madeira shop stand and discover our exclusive products!
