The Secret is in the water (Boada de Campos, Palencia)

Wetlands and Steppe Areas of Tierra de Campos, Palencia - Natura 2000 Network

Experience Description: A Scientific Ecotourism Experience in collaboration with Erde Gestión y Educación Ambiental (Erde Environmental Management and Education)

We begin with a visit to the Tierra de Campos Environmental Studies Center in Fuentes de Nava to learn about the success story of these restored Palentine habitats through the Global Nature Foundation.

We’ll then move to the Canal of Castilla to learn about this work, carry out a water sampling, and review it (flow, cleanliness). Afterward, we visit the Boada de Campos House Museum, where we'll get a guided tour to learn about the lagoon's origin, management, and natural resources. Finally, we will visit the Boada lagoon, learning about bird censuses, identification methods, and collaborate with the E-bird platform by uploading bird observations to the FGN account.

COMPLEMENTS/POSSIBILITIES (for school groups and/or families with children):

  • Etho-botanical Workshops (Traditional uses and stories of plants...)
  • Bird workshops (“enREDados” educational trip with birds)
  • Included Services:

    In addition to what is included in this EECE described in the "Experience Description" section, we offer these interesting RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Restaurants with a menu focused on local products (Becerril de Campos, Monzón de Campos).
  • Overnight stay at an associated establishment (Fuentes de Nava, Frómista).
  • Group Size:

  • Adults:
    • Minimum: 6 people
    • Maximum: 16 people
  • School Groups:
    • Minimum: 15 people
    • Maximum: 55 people
  • Families:
    • Minimum: 5 families
    • Maximum: 10 families
  • Recommended Time of Year: November to May - First Saturday of each month - Other days subject to availability – inquire for details
    Participant Adaptation: The experience can be adapted for various types of audiences.
    Ecotourism Commitment:
    Member of SoyEcoturista.
    Responsible observation.
    Good practices manual.
    Carbon-neutral experiences.
    Contact Email and Phone:
    Erde Gestión y Educación Ambiental 676 210 231
    Fundación Global Nature 979 842 398