Cascina Le Vallere
Overview
Cascina Le Vallere is an operational unit under the Management Body.
Located in the biodiverse, 34-hectare Parco Le Vallere, the site offers access to expansive, traditionally managed hay meadows and scenic, pedestrian-and-cycle-friendly pathways.
The park is home to the Carlo Allioni Phenological Garden.
Phenology is the study of how seasonal climate changes affect the life cycles of plants and animals.
The phenological garden systematically tracks plant growth stages in relation to environmental conditions.
Observed phenomena:
- seed germination;
- sprouting;
- leaf unfurling;
- stem and branch elongation;
- leaf yellowing;
- flower differentiation;
- pollen release;
- dispersal of fruits and seeds.
No architectural barriers.
Activities
Cascina Le Vallere provides:
- guided tours;
- conferences and lectures;
- educational and creative activities and workshops;
- family-friendly activities;
- training courses and workshops;
- events and initiatives.
Gallery
Affiliated Organizations
Torino
Management Body for the protected Areas of the piedmontese Po
Botany
LIBRARY
ZOOLOGY
Mineralogy, Petrography, Geology
PALAEONTOLOGY
Other
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