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We are delighted to invite you to the Akrotiri Spring Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration dedicated to the natural and cultural treasures of the Akrotiri Peninsula. The event will take place on Sunday, 4 May 2025 at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre, as part of the Environmental Month of the Municipality of Kourion.

This unique celebration is organized by the Municipality of Kourion, and supported by BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria – The Cyprus Conservation Foundation, the Environment Department of the British Bases, and the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre – Unit of Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy a full day of engaging activities that blend fun with environmental education. From an early morning bird ringing demonstration to interactive nature games, eco-crafts, and exhibitions, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include a traditional basket weaving workshop, hands-on dragonfly exploration, a sand-themed science session for kids, and a nestbox making workshop that supports bird conservation.

With something for every age group and interest, the Akrotiri Spring Festival promises to be a day full of exploration, creativity, and connection with nature.

Festival Programme (please click here for the full descriptions)

Location: 📍Κέντρο Περιβαλλοντικής Εκπαίδευσης Ακρωτηρίου

8:45 – 9.30 Bird Ringing – Open to all

9:30 – 10:10 Explorers in action – Open to all

10:00 – 12:00 Basket weaving workshop – Age 10+ Please click here to register

10:30 – 11:10 The “microcosm” that exists around us – Age 5+ Please click here to register

12:00 – 13:00 An exciting journey into the world of dragonflies – Open to all

11:30 – 12:10 Workshop: “Sand and Its Mysteries” – Age 6+ Please click here to register

12:30 – 13:30 Nest-building workshop for small birds – Age 7+ Please click here to register

9:30 – 12:00 Crafts – Open to all

9:30 – 12:00 Learning about Vultures – Open to all

9:30 – 12:00 Pollen Roller – Open to all