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Discover

the unique natural wealth of the Kalloni Gulf

Welcome to the Kalloni Environmental Information Center

Κέντρο Περιβαλλοντικής Ενημέρωσης Καλλονής

At the Kalloni Environmental Information Center, which is operated by the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, you can learn about the natural wealth of the Kalloni Gulf and the whole island of Lesvos. Both in its premises (permanent exhibition hall, audiovisual hall) and outdoors, in the field, the Center organizes and implements every year a series of activities aiming to inform, entertain and raise awareness on environmental and nature-related issues. Furthermore, the Center coordinates and implements a scientific project of recording and monitoring the biodiversity of the Kalloni Gulf (wetland status, bird populations, etc.) and then promotes their dissemination to the media and the public.

News

Γιορτή Πουλιών 2023
| Events

Eurobirdwatch 2023

At the Kalloni Salt Pans

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#Lesvosbirds

Share your bird sightings/photos by tagging with #LesvosBirds on Twitter or Instagram, posting on the Lesvos Bird News group on Facebook,
submitting to E-BIRD or sending them directly to the Kalloni EIC

UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

LESVOS GEOPARK

Lesvos island hosts a wealth of geological heritage sites including the famous Petrified Forest of Lesvos, areas of natural beauty, rich ecosystems and a variety of cultural monuments. All these elements contributed to the island’s recognition as a UNESCO Global Geopark, the third site designation of UNESCO. Lesvos island UNESCO Global Geopark is member of the Global Geoparks Network and the European Geoparks Network.