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☉ Introduction, history and sustainable living in Los Molinos del Río Aguas
☉ Uniqueness of the ecosystems of the Natural Park, its species of fauna and flora
☉ Geology of the area and visit adapted to cavities
☉ Get to know our ramp pump and the river 'Río Aguas' with its spring
☉ Discover the ancient irrigation line made by Romans
☉ Use the sundial that doesn't contaminate anything to tell the time
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SCHOOL GARDEN VISIT:
☉ Getting to know different varieties of Agave plants
☉ Agave-Botanic; Life cycle and tricks of survival and adaptation to arid climates
☉ Find out about the 'plant of the thousand marvels', a sustainable resource
☉ Comprehensive and sustainable usees:
Wood, food, beverages, bio-construction, natural fibers, soap, fodder, fertilizer ...
☉ Extraction of the natural fibers called Sisal
☉ Example for a No-waste Eco-Industry:
Fuels, plastics, bio-gas and renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and sweeteners ....
WORKSHOP VISIT:
☉ Different varieties of wood, their qualities and applications
☉ Introduction to tools and treatments
☉ Demonstration of craftsmanship with Agave wood
☉ Practical Workshop: Make your own musical instruments and crafts
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☉ Exhibition & Shop with a range of Musical Instruments and Crafts
☉ Music studio with more than 60 musical instruments
☉ Photo exhibition about Agave-Botanic and traditional uses of its wood
☉ Examples of natural fibers and their extraction (Factory in Ethiopia)
☉ Example of a Self-Sufficient House:
Solar power, river water, intelligent heating, giant bathroom ...
☉ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and Photo Exhibition about Ethiopia
☉ Presentation of the NGO Live, Love & Learn with projects in Ethiopia
Asociación PITA-ESCUELA del Río Aguas
Los Molinos del Río Aguas, Buzón 88
04270 - SORBAS, Almería, España
Tlf.: +34/630 66 18 65 (Timbe)
E-Mail: pitaescuela@hotmail.com
Facebook: Pita Escuela
Talk to us if you are interested in a tour to discover more stunning land scapes in the area. We are only half an hour away from the beaches of the Natural Park Cabo de Gata-Níjar and the desert of Tabernas and there is also the possibility of organizing tours by boat or bicycle, to go diving or hiking….