The association invites all the associates to participate in the general meeting, which is scheduled to Saturday, 20th February, 2 p.m., at the \u00d3ch\u00e1l\u00e1, in Monchique. After the AGM there will be a practical session about the use of a smartphone app \u201cInvasoras\u201d for mapping invasive species in Portugal. At this time of year acacia are in bloom and are easier to locate.<\/p>\n The Monchique\u2019s town hall organizes the 2nd Camellia festival, which will take place on the 19th, 20th and 21st February, at the S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o park. The association participated in a seminar about mining conflicts that exist in Portugal and Brazil. The company \u201cFormato Verde\u201d, with the ALGAR support will promote a national contest \u2013 \u201cDescobrir os Oceanos\u201d, to all the students from Basic and High school education. The hydrologic year started on October 1st 2015. Since most streams are not permanent, the water sampling programmes takes place in spring, between February and July. The association is again recognised on the national register of non-governmental environmental associations (Aviso n\u00ba 1012\/2016 no Di\u00e1rio da Rep\u00fablica). This gives it charitable status and recognition for planning purposes.<\/p>\n
\nThe general meeting purpose is to discuss and organize the activities for this year.
\nNOTE<\/strong>: The \u00d3ch\u00e1l\u00e1 will open exceptionally on the 20th, from one p.m. until the end of the meeting.<\/p>\nMapping invasive species<\/h2>\n
2nd Camellia Festival in Monchique<\/h2>\n
\nTo celebrate the beauty and the importance of camellias in Monchique, the festival will launch a recreational photography contest on the 20th.
\nThe contest rules are available at the town hall website: www.cm-monchique.pt<\/a>.<\/p>\nParticipation at the Seminar about Mining Conflicts in Portugal and Brazil, by the Coimbra\u2019s University<\/h2>\n
\n\u201cThis event will discuss aspects of the population\u2019s struggles related by mining in Portugal and Brazil, and the different ways to say \u201cno\u201d to these projects, by sharing experiences and building knowledge between academics, activists, associations and social movements\u201d.
\nThe seminar will take place on February 2nd, at the Social Studies Centre at the University of Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\u201cDescobrir os Oceanos\u201d (finding the oceans) Contest<\/h2>\n
\nThe challenge is to write an original and creative script, based on at least one of the seven principles of the ocean\u2019s literacy.
\nThe four best scripts will be illustrated by national and international artists in a Comic Book.
\nThis contest will start on the 1st February until the 31st March 2016. For more information, consult the facebook page www.facebook.com\/descobrirosoceanos<\/a> or by the contest regulation www.formatoverde.pt\/EEA_Grants\/Descobrir_os_oceanos_regulamento.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n2015\/2016 Water Monitoring Program in Monchique<\/h2>\n
\nThe first sampling session will be on Monday 22 February in the Ribeira de Monchique. From then on, the planned dates are 20 March (Ribeira de Monchique, south), 28 March (Ribeira das Cercas); 11 April (Ribeira de Seixe); 16 May (tributaries of the Ria do Alvor); 6 June (Rio Arade).
\nTo take part in the program, contact the association.<\/p>\nRegistration of association<\/h2>\n
Portuguese Bilogical Seeds<\/h2>\n