Let’s discover the biochemical secrets behind the explosion of beauty of the Apennine forest in autumn
Saturday 7 November 2026 We will dedicate ourselves to the observation of the different species of broad-leaved trees of the forest typical of the middle Apennine altitudes (chestnut belt) in an area of very high biodiversity and with very varied microclimatic conditions.
We will identify the characters for recognition, and we will discover what processes are hidden behind the coloring of the leaves of various shades before the fall that precedes winter.
Total difference in altitude: +/- 200 m – Length: approx. 3 km
Degree of difficulty: hiking
Meeting point: Saturday 07 November 2026 at 2.30 p.m. at the Visitor Center of the Reserve in Loc. Predelle di Porcigatone, in the municipality of Borgo Val di Taro (PR). End of the excursion: 5.30 p.m.
Required and mandatory equipment: comfortable shoes, layered clothing appropriate to the season, raincoat, water supply. Tick repellent.
Organizer and Guide: Parma Society of Natural Sciences with Guido Sardella (GAE)
Participation fee: 7 € adults, free for accompanied children
Reservations required: only via SMS and Whatsapp at 349/7736093
Experts from the Parma Society of Natural Sciences may be present at the excursion according to their availability
