Mountain Hiking - Pro Natura Ticino

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20.06.2026 - Excursion "Orchids, jewels of nature" A mountain excursion dedicated to wild orchids, small jewels of nature to observe in their environment. An opportunity to discover their shapes, colors, and survival strategies at altitude. - Directions: easy route with approx. 250 m elevation gain in the Lucomagno region, with support from the Pro Natura Center - Guide: Antonella Borsari (field botanist) 11.07.2026 - Excursion "Biodiversity Trails" An excursion in the Lucomagno region, in high mountains, along biodiversity trails to discover the links between agriculture, flora, and birdlife. A guided route to observe the rural and natural landscape and understand its ecological balances. - Directions: easy route with approx. 250 m elevation gain in the Lucomagno region, with support from the Pro Natura Center - Guide: Lara Bernasconi (Trifolium) 01.08.2026 - Treasure Hunt "A Hedgehog's Treasure" In Lucomagno, a treasure hunt dedicated to the hedgehog is offered, designed for families. Following a map, it is possible to discover many curiosities about the animal of the year: what does it eat? where does it live? how does it move? and much more. Various information will be revealed throughout the course and, at the end, a prize is planned… which one? 15.08.2026 - National Day Treasure Hunt "A Hedgehog's Treasure" In Lucomagno, a treasure hunt dedicated to the hedgehog is offered, designed for families. Following a map, it is possible to discover many curiosities about the animal of the year: what does it eat? where does it live? how does it move? and much more. Various information will be revealed throughout the course and, at the end, a prize is planned… which one? 05.09.2026 - Secrets of the Underbrush (CANCELLED!) Excursion among mushrooms and lichens on the trails of Lucomagno. A guided excursion on the beautiful mountain trails of Lucomagno to discover the hidden world of fungi and lichens, organisms essential to the balance of ecosystems. An opportunity to closely observe shapes, colors, and curiosities of the underbrush, learning to read the forest with a new perspective. - Guides: David Frey (Cantonal Museum of Natural History) and Matteo Gentilini (mycology coordinator in Ticino) 20.09.2026 - Dawn Excursion "Chasing the Love Song of Deer" When the deer rut echoes through the Lucomagno valley, a dawn walk leads through meadows and large cembra pines to the arena of love. Silently, it will be possible to observe the king of the forest who, through his cry and antlers, seeks to assert his superiority over other males to win a group of females. - Guides: Marco Scapozza (deer biology expert) and Milo Carpi (expert photographer) 04.10.2026 - Wildlife Excursion "The Wolf: Fears, Challenges, and Daily Coexistence" The wolf is increasingly present in the territory, with sightings also in urban areas. With a specialized biologist, its biology and ways of cohabitation will be discussed, understanding its return to inhabited zones. - The event will take place at the Pro Natura Center Lucomagno - Guide: Silvia (Sissi) Gandolla (faunistic biologist) Pro Natura Members CHF 15 Non-members CHF 30