BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES) - THERE'S LIFE IN THE PARK!

Bryophytes, more commonly known as mosses, are essentially terrestrial plants with various shapes, textures and even colours. Due to their small dimensions, bryophytes often go unnoticed - camouflaged or hidden in any urban or natural environment, but they nonetheless play essential roles in many ecosystems, such as such as the recycling of nutrients and carbon fixation. They are the first colonisers of many spaces that are unsuitable for other types of plants, thus contributing to soil formation. In this talk, we’ll learn about the main characteristics that distinguish mosses from other groups of plants and will understand several of the applications, secrets and myths relating to them. In the itinerary in the Park, participants will explore the various places that have been colonised by them.
10:00-13:00WORKSHOPMosses are the most intriguing inhabitants of nature. They don’t exactly have roots, stems or leaves, and despite their apparent fragility, they’re the first organisms to colonize areas that are devoid of life. With magnifying glasses, tweezers and a watchful eye, we’ll get to know these tiny creatures in detail.Design and Coordination: Mundo Científico, Lda.Location: Celeiro (Serralves Farm)Target-audience: families
11:00-11:30TALKLocation: Training Room (Serralves Farm)Target audience: young people and adults
11:30-12:30ITINERARY IN THE PARKMeeting point: Serralves FarmMax. no. of participants: 25 Target: families and the general public
Talk and Itinerary: Cristiana Vieira, Helena Hespanhol (Researchers of CIBIO-INBIO - Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources).