CONFERENCES

Thu 22 May, 9pm – Presentation of the Central Geopark at Foto Art and conducted by the President of the Geopark, Joan Vinyes Sabata, and the scientific director, Ferran Climent Costa.  Venue: Espai Foto Art Manresa. Casal de les Escodines, C. Sant Bartomeu, 50. Manresa.

Thu 29 Maig, 7pm - Conference “ County Treasures” given by Marta Fàbrega Gallaguet, CEO of the Toll Caves of Moià.  Free registration here.  Venue: Auditori Plana de l’Om de la Fundació Catalunya - La Pedrera. C. Plana de l’Om, 5. Manresa.

Fri 30 May, 7pm - Conference “Geological and Mining Heritage of Central Catalonia” given by Josep Maria Mata Perelló, President of the Scientific Committee of the Geopark.  Free registration here.  Venue: Sala Portals. Passatge Sant Corneli, s/n. Collbató.  More info: Tourist Information Office of Collbató | 93 777 90 76 | [email protected] Save 10% off in your accommodation if you stay at Can Missé Hotel or Montserrat Hotel and Training Center.

Fri 6 June, 9pm - Conference “Geological Heritage of Catalonia given by Josep Maria Mata Perelló, President of the Scientific Committee of the Geopark.  Free registration here.  Venue: Can Carner, Moià.  More info: Moià Museum | 93 820 91 34 | 93 830 01 43 | 93 820 85 35 | [email protected].

PEDAGOGICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

27th and 28th of May, from 9am to 2pm - “Geological Materials Workshop” directed by Bages Learning Campus staff with 25 pupils from 5th grade of La Font primary school of Manresa.  Venue: La Font primary school, Manresa.

From the 20th to the 23th of May, from 9am to 3pm – Didactical workshop and guided visit to the Toll Caves: “The Prehistoric Market”. The activity is addressed to students from primary and secondary schools. Live like a prehistoric throughout 12 didactical workshops and the visit to the caves, and learn the prehistoric arts and crafts.  Venue: Prehistoric Park of the Toll Caves, Moià.  Time: from 9am to 3pm.  Price: 7€ per student.  Registration required here.

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 More info: Moià Museum | 93 820 91 34 | 93 830 01 43 | 93 820 85 35 | [email protected].

7th and 8th of June, from 9am to 2pm - “Painting with minerals”. A Theoretico-practical course about minerals, pigments and painting techniques.  Venue: Casa de la Culla, s/n. Manresa.  Time: from 9am to 2pm.  Price: 10€ per person.  Registration required here.  More info: Central Catalonia Geopark | 93 693 03 83 | [email protected].

GUIDED TOURS

Sat 24 May, from 9am to 2pm – Geological guided walk through the Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park.  Meeting Point: Tourist Information Office of Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort. C/ Sant Jaume, 30. El Pont de Vilomara.  Timetable: from 9am to 2pm.  Registration required here.  More info: Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park | 629 55 94 13 | 93 831 80 16 | [email protected].

Sat 24 May, from 9.30am to 1.30pm – Excursion to Montserrat. We will celebrate the European Natural Parks Day with this excursion aimed to know the flora of the Natural Park of Montserrat.  Meeting Point: Can Maçana. Manresa.  Timetable: from 9.30am to 1.30pm.  Registration required here.  More info: Montserrat Mountain Patronage | 93 835 06 44 | [email protected].

Sat 24 May, from 9am to 1pm – “Geopark Photo-geological tour” guided by Ferran Climent Costa, the Scientific Director of the Geopark, and in collaboration with FotoArt Association.  Meeting Poing: Foto Art Manresa headquarters. Casal de les Escodines, C. Sant Bartomeu, 50. Manresa.  Timetable: from 9am to 1pm.  Registration required here.  More info: Central Catalonia Geopark | 93 693 03 83 | [email protected].

Sun 25 May, from 9am to 1.30pm – “The Origin and the End of the Earth Route”. Circular walking tour from Súria to Coaner guided by the Scientific Director of the Geopark, Ferran Climent Costa.  Meeting Poing: Súria Central Bus Station.  Timetable: from 9am to 1.30pm.  Level of difficulty: Medium. To bring comfortable shoes and plenty of water is advised.  Registration required here.

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 More info: Súria City Hall | 93 868 28 00 | [email protected]. Sant Mateu de Bages City Hall | 93 836 00 10 | [email protected].

Sun 25 May – Bike excursion to a farm and tasting of typical product.  Meeting Point: Mbici headquarters at C. Bruc, 59. Manresa  Price: 10€ (extra 2€ for bike rental).  Timetable: from 10am to 1pm.  Registration required here.  More info: Mbici | 93 872 58 28 | 629 32 17 60 | [email protected] | http://www.mbici.cat/tast-a-granja-del-bages

Sun 25 May – Visit “Cardona 1714, inexpugnable fortress”. The visit will introduce you to the most significant facts of the recent history of Catalonia: the War of Spanish Succession (1700 – 1714).

 Meeting Point: Cardona Castle courtyard.  Timetable: from 12pm to 2pm.  Price: o Adults 6 €, o Reduced 4€ (pensioners and children aged between 7 and 16 years of age), o Free (children aged below 7 years of age).  Booking and Additional information: Cardona Tourist Information Office | 93 869 27 98 | [email protected] | http://www.cardona1714.cat/visites- turistiques/cardona-1714-la-fortalesa-inexpugnable-visites-guiades.

Sat 31 May – Cyclist guided tour “The Geology of Manresa”. Guided by the Scientific Director of the Geopark and in collaboration with mBici we will discover the geology hidden behind the monuments and theirs stones of the city of Manresa.  Meeting point: Mbici headquarters, C. Bruc, 59. Manresa.  Price: 10€ (extra 2€ for bike rental).  Timetable: from 10am to 2pm.  Registration required here.  More info: Mbici | 93 872 58 28 | 629 32 17 60 | [email protected] | http://www.mbici.cat/la-geologia-de-manresa.

From 31th of May to the 1st of June – Geological guided tour at Salnitre Caves (Collbató).  Meeting Point: Parking lot in front of the “Fonda dels Arcs” (B-112, km. 5’5)  Timetable: from 11am to 2.30pm.  Price: Adults 7’50€. Children 5’50€  Registration required here.  More info: Collbató Tourist Information Office | 93 777 90 76 | [email protected]

Sat 31 May and Sun 1 June - Characterized Guided Visit “Desvalls, the hero of the Resistance” conducted and performed by two actors through the impressive fortress of Cardona. The visit will show the most important facts of Cardona, its salt, and its castle in a funny and attractive manner.

 Meeting Point: Cardona Tourist Information Office. Av. del Rastrillo s/n. | 93 869 27 98.  Timetable: from 12pm to 1.30pm.

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 Price: o Adults 8 €, o Pensioners 6 €, o Children aged between 7 and 16 years of age 5 €, o Free for kids aged below 7 years of age.  Additional info and booking: Cardona Tourist Information Office | 93 869 27 98 | [email protected] | http://www.cardona1714.cat/visites- turistiques/desvalls-lheroi-de-la-resistencia-visites-dramatitzades.

Sun 1 June – Guided walk “Urban Geology of the city of Manresa” conducted by Josep Biosca from EPSEM and member of the Scientific Council of the Geopark.

 Route: Plaça Bages-Poble Nou- Plaça Espanya-Passeig Pere III- Església de Crist Rei-Pl. Sant Domènech – C. Born - C. Alfons XII- Pl. Reforma- La Seu- Passeig del Riu-Pont Vell- Santa Cova.  Meeting Point: Bages square. Manresa.  Time: 10am.  Price: 5€.  Registration required here.  More info: Catalonia Central Catalonia Geopark | 936 93 03 83 | [email protected]

Mon 2 June - Workshop “The luggage of Salt” with 23 students from 6th grade at Guillem Primary School of directed by the Bages Learning Campus staff.

Wed 4 June - Workshop “The luggage of Salt” with 18 students at Sesmón d’Oló Primary School of Santa Maria d’Oló directed by the Bages Learning Campus staff.

Fri 6 June – Presentation “The Geology of Malbaç” with 55 secondary school students at Rosa de Lima School directed by the Bages Learning Campus staff.

PAINTINGS SHOWROOM Sun 1 June, from 9a a 2pm – Joaquim Falcó paintings on lime walls“ at the “Centre d’Art i Sostenibilitat de CACIS”. Visit guided by the artist with Solergibert Cellar wine tasting.

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DISCOUNTS

During the whole European Geoparks Week 2014 there will be a 25% off the entrance fee at the Salt Mountain Cultural Park of Cardona. You just need to show this leaflet at the Ticket Office.

During the whole European Geoparks Week 2014 there will be a 10% off the entrance fee at the Toll Caves and free entry to the Rafael Casanovas Museum. You just need to show this leaflet at the Ticket Office.

REGISTRATION

You will find all the registration and booking forms here:

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