Ribera Norte... Things to do
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This page is part of the Ribera Norte nature reserve website - Acassuso, San Isidro, northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina
What is there to do at the Ribera Norte nature reserve?

There are many planned event and activities, and here also are some suggestions that you can do on your own, with your family or with friends.

Organized Activities
These are planned by the Asociación Ribera Norte. Some are free and in others a small fee is charged.

Guided walks - in Spanish - Free event
They are held only on weekends and bank / national holiday. Lasts about 1 1/2 hours. During this "general purpose" nature walk the guide shows some of the plants and animals, introduces various issues such as nature conservation, the question of exotic species, the importance of Ribera Norte, the trash that the river brings in, the work involved in maintaining this, etc.
In case of bad weather or if the trail is closed this activity is suspended. Check before by calling the reserve.
Phone: 4747-6179)
Times:
Summer months (December through March) starts at 5 PM
Winter months (April through November) starts at 4 PM

Note: Guided visits in English can be aranged for groups. Please call 4747-6179.

Guided Night-time visit - in Spanish
This is done on weekends only once a month coinciding approx. with the full moon.
An exciting way to see the reserve. Summer is the best time to do this, as the frogs are singing and there can be many fireflies. See the blue flames burning out of the swamps! There is a small fee. Starts after dark. There is a limit to the number of people, so call before to reserve your place.
In case of bad weather or if the trail is closed this activity is suspended. Check before by calling the reserve.
Phone: 4747-6179

>>>>>>> There are also many courses, talks, workshops, etc. Call the reserve to find out


 Ideas of things to do on your own

To take a stroll, clear your mind, see green and feel "on holidays"
To learn about botany or to see wild flowers
To birdwatch
To study insects, reptiles, snails, etc.
To see the coast as it was before
To learn about natural habitats
To teach your children or grandchildren why we must care for nature, and ways in which it can be done.
To photograph or draw plants, animals or the scenery
To help out as a volunteer at the plant nursery or in hundreds of other areas
To monitor the arrival of migratory species
To record or listen to the sounds of nature: birds, insects, frogs, etc.
To purchase native plants produced at the nursery, for your garden
To give a lecture about any topic of your area of knowledge
To go along as supervisor with the school visit
To donate things that are very much in need: large trash bags, planks, wire, tools etc.
To meet people that share these same interests
To understand what a nature reserve is so you can create one on your farm or for your town

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