The event will feature the participation of relevant experts in ecology, health, regenerative gardening, and urban design to discuss «greener and more habitable» urban spaces.
The Museum of Nature and Archeology of Tenerife (MUNA), of the Cabildo de Tenerife, will host the new edition of the ‘Plantarina, urban forest’ festival on June 7th and 8th, an event that aims to promote urban gardening and environmental sustainability in the «heart» of the Atlantic.
Under the theme «Water and Microbiota,» the event aims to integrate nature into urban life to promote the creation and regeneration of green spaces in cities, such as orchards and gardens, contributing to a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle, as well as strengthening environmental awareness in the face of climate change, as described by the Cabildo.
Additionally, the Festival will feature the participation of relevant experts in ecology, health, regenerative gardening, and urban design who will share practical knowledge and tools to transform urban environments into «greener and more habitable» spaces.
Tenerife’s Minister of Culture and Museums, José Carlos Acha, highlighted the festival’s «non-institutionalized educational approach,» aimed at the general public. «Various professionals from the sector such as biologists, horticulturists, farmers, and experts in urban gardens will come together, along with musicians who will transport the audience to nature through their soothing sounds and yoga instructors who will encourage participants to practice Ashtanga Yoga,» he detailed.
«Plantarina is much more than a festival; it is an innovation platform for green architecture and sustainable design, with projects showcasing how nature can be integrated into urban infrastructure to create more resilient cities,» added the island’s minister.
He emphasized the interest in making the event inclusive to society as a whole. In this regard, activities accessible to all ages and abilities have been included, with special attention to children and visually impaired individuals.
Additionally, in its connection to nature, it also aims to actively contribute to neutralizing the CO2 emissions generated during its realization through reforestation of Canarian forests.
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Plantarina returns with a program open to the public that combines workshops, conferences, guided tours, concerts, exchange of cuttings and seeds, along with numerous free participatory activities, some of which require registration or have a symbolic cost.
The capacity is limited according to the space, so it is recommended to check the complete program at www.festivalplantarina.es.
On June 7th, the day will begin at 10:00 am with the official inauguration. At 10:30, Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre, emeritus professor of the University of La Laguna, will offer the conference ‘The unique trees of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and their importance in the renaturalization of the city’.
At 11:10, Maripaz Martín, director of the Real Jardín Botánico-CSIC, will present ‘The Real Jardín Botánico-CSIC and its Andalusian itinerary.’
Later, at 12:50, Cándido Gálvez Ramírez, scientific director of ‘Semillas Silvestres,’ will give a talk on the production of wild seeds from the Canarian flora. And in the afternoon, at 4:00 pm, the same Gálvez will lead the practical workshop ‘Foundations and methods for the production of wild seeds from the Canarian flora.’
Throughout the morning, there will be workshops, guided tours, and other parallel activities.
SECOND DAY
The day of Sunday, June 8th, will focus on practical workshops including activities such as yoga, face painting, sharing of cuttings and seeds, as well as a concert to close this edition.
At 10:00 am, the presentation ‘Productive and Edible Forests’ will take place, given by Juan Antonio Hernández, technical manager of the productive forest of Adeje, who will provide knowledge on the creation and maintenance of these urban ecosystems.
