Argenta's Valleys Events

A lot of events discovering the naturalistic territory of Argenta

The Argenta's Ecomuseum proposes initiatives to fully enjoy our territory and our museums 
 

MAY
 

SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION
Saturday 18 May at 6.00 pm
Excursion, with your own car, to discover the most evocative corners of the Argenta Valleys to photograph the enchanting panorama at sunset with the naturalist photographer Sergio Stignani.
Reservation required
Full €10 • Reduced €8
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.

WHO FLYES IN THE ARGENTA VALLEYS?
Sunday 19 May at 3.30pm
Guided walking excursion, on a route of approximately 5 km, dedicated to the typical avifauna that populates the wetland of the Argenta Valleys and discovering their characteristics and habits.
Reservation required
Full €8 • Reduced €5
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.

APERISUNST
Saturday 25 May at 6.00pm
Apericena at a Più or meno bar, followed by a walking excursion overlooking Cassa Bassarone to admire and learn about the landscape and fauna of the Argenta Valleys.
◊ Apericena with fixed menu €13 • to be paid to the structure
◊ Guided excursion Full €8 - Reduced €5 • to be paid to the guide
Reservation required by Friday 24 May at 6.00 pm
Meeting point at Più o meno bar, Pieve di San Giorgio park, Argenta – FE.

THE SAIARINO WATER POWER PLANT
Sunday 26 May at 3.30pm
On the occasion of Reclamation Week, extraordinary afternoon opening with guided tour of the Reclamation Museum.
Reservation required
Free entry
Meeting point at the Reclamation Museum.

PERIPLE OF THE ARGENTA VALLEYS
Sunday 26 May at 3.30pm
In a group and assisted by a guide, you will pedal at a slow pace through the history, landscape and above all the nature of the places, discovering new and unusual routes.
Duration three hours, distance traveled approximately 20 km.
Possibility of renting muscle bicycles
Free event • Bike rental €6
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.
 

JUNE

THE MAGIC OF THE SUNSET
Saturday 1 June at 7.00pm
Guided excursion on foot and with your own car to discover the most evocative corners of the Argenta Valleys among the rich variety of birdlife that populates these environments in a freshwater paradise, admiring the enchanting panorama in the light of sunset.
Full €10 • Reduced €7
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.

BIRDWATCHING BIKES
Sunday 2 June at 4.00pm
Guided bicycle excursion, on a route of approximately 13 km lasting two and a half hours, dedicated to the observation and recognition of the birds that populate the Argenta Valleys with an in-depth analysis of the basic techniques of birdwatching.
Full price €8 • Reduced €5 • Bike rental €6
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.

PIEVE OF FIREFLIES
Saturday 8 June at 8.30pm
Evening guided tour dedicated to the history of the Pieve di San Giorgio (external visit only) combined with a night walk to "hunt" for fireflies.
Full €12 • Reduced €10
Meeting point at the Parco della Pieve di San Giorgio car park in Via Cardinala Argenta.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCURSION
Saturday 15 June at 6.30pm
Excursion, with your own car, to discover the most evocative corners of the Argenta Valleys to photograph the enchanting panorama at sunset with the naturalist photographer Sergio Stignani.
Full €10 • Reduced €8
Meeting point at the Museum of the Valleys.

THE WOLF AND THE NUTRIA
Sunday 16 June at 9.00am
Walk on dirt roads, embankments and inside the Bosco del Traversante, looking for traces of the presence of the wolf (Canis lupus italicus) or direct sightings. Information will be given on the biology and behavior of the wolf, with particular reference to its predatory function on Nutria (Myocastor coypus).

APERISUNST
Saturday 22 June at 6.30pm
Aperitif dinner at Più or meno bar, followed by a walking excursion overlooking Cassa Bassarone to admire and learn about the landscape and fauna of the Argenta Valleys.
Apericena with fixed menu €13 • to be paid to the structure.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARGENTA
Sunday 23 June at 4.00pm
Guided tour of the Civic Museum of Argenta dedicated to the discovery and study of the archaeological heritage through the finds preserved within the museum, the result of excavation campaigns carried out in the area.
Full €6 • Reduced €4. 

ST. JOHN'S HERBS
Sunday 23 June at 6.30pm
Tasting aperitif based on wild herbs at the Agriturismo Vallesanta, at the end of the walk in search of and recognition of wild herbs and preparation of San Giovanni water.
Apericena with fixed menu €13 • to be paid to the structure
Guided excursion Full €10 – Reduced €7 • to be paid to the guide
Meeting point at Agriturismo Vallesanta.

WOLVES AND WERETROPES
Friday 28 June at 7.00pm
Apericena at Agrilocanda Val Campotto, short video projection dedicated to the wolf, to discover this fascinating protected species, its characteristics and habits; between myths, legends and truths to learn to know him and live with him.
At the end, departure for a guided nocturnal excursion on foot in the Argenta Valleys, where the wolf is present, dedicated to naturalistic observation.
Apericena with fixed menu €15 • to be paid to the structure
Guided excursion €8 • to be paid to the guide.

If the cancellation of the booking is not communicated within one day before, the ticket price will still have to be paid.

Museum opening hours of the Ecomuseum of Argenta:
VALLEY MUSEUM
Entrance without guided tour: full €5.00 • reduced €3.00
Entrance with guided tour: full €6.00 • reduced €4.00 (only by reservation for groups of at least 5 people)
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 15.30 to 18.00
From 1 July to 31 August open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00. (in the afternoon only by reservation for groups of minimum 5 people).
CLOSED every Monday except holidays, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Where it is located: Via Cardinala, 1/c – 44011 Campotto di Argenta (FE).

CLEANING MUSEUM
The museum can be visited by reservation only with a guided tour from Tuesday to Sunday with guided tours scheduled at 9.00 or 11.00. CLOSED from 7th to 21st August inclusive.
The museum can only be visited by reservation to be made one week in advance and only with a guided tour from Tuesday to Sunday with guided tours scheduled at 9.00 or 11.00.
Full price €6.00 • reduced €4.00
Guided tours also in the afternoon during opening periods upon advance booking for groups of at least 5 people.
Where it is located: Strada Saiarino, 1 – 44011 Campotto di Argenta (FE).

CIVIC MUSEUM
Free entry (without guided tour). Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Entrance with guided tour: full €6.00 – reduced €4.00 (only by reservation for groups of at least 5 people).
Access outside of opening days to be agreed with the secretariat for groups of at least 5 people.
Where it is located: Via G. B. Aleotti, 46 – 44011 Argenta (FE).


Argenta Ecomuseum
Via Cardinala, 1/c
44011 Campotto di Argenta (FE)
Tel.: 0532-808058
Email: info@vallidiargenta.org