May 14, 2024 — The Barbanza Ecosocial Laboratory is holding another volunteer day in Rianxo, this time in the Leiro ‘monte’. The activity will take place on the morning of May 25th and will focus on the elimination of acacia and eucalyptus trees, with the aim of preventing their proliferation in the ‘monte’ and promoting biodiversity retention and recovery.

The activity begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the public (all ages are welcome). Registration is required to participate, and must be done by sending an email to info@montescola.org by Thursday the 23rd. In appreciation, a light meal will be offered to participants at the conclusion of the day’s work. Coordinated by the Montescola Foundation (the entity in charge of the Laboratory’s community foresight, volunteering, and environmental education activities), the event also includes the collaboration of the Leiro Common Land Community and the Amicos Association.

Other events

Saturday, June 22 | Acacia removal in Taragoña
Starts at 9:30 a.m. at Campo Maneiro
Register by June 20

Sunday, June 30 | Acacia removal in Baroña
Starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Baroña Transformation Center
Register by June 27

Saturday, July 13 | Acacia removal in Campelo, O Vilar, and Cerqueiras
Starts at 9:30 a.m. near the water point at the entrance to Cerqueiras and Vilar
Register by July 11

Community innovation

These calls for citizen participation are part of the Barbanza Ecosocial Laboratory’s line of action, led by Montescola, which aims to promote networking. Through these actions, the Laboratory deepens its integration into local social dynamics, directly involving the participating communities.

Through training, volunteering, and environmental education programs, the aim is to train and empower communities, involve them in active land management, and lay the foundation for greater environmental awareness and a deeper connection to the land among young people.