Great field trip as part of the Ecology course at @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social to Companhia das Lezírias - CL 🌿
Throughout the visit, we stopped at several thematic stations where students had hands-on experience with ecological methods: from techniques to study plant–insect interactions, to assessing ecosystem services provided by biocrusts, as well as methods for studying birds, small mammals, and fish.
There was also time for a botanical walk, where we admired the spectacular flowering of Serapias orchids, boosted by the winter rains, and discovered unique species such as Euphorbia transtagana, an Iberian endemic, but “almost Portuguese” 😉
More than 12 plant species on my house wall. These are #ruderal species: they thrive in disturbed environments and nutrient-rich soils. They are an example of resilience. Some are more exuberant, others more discreet, but all of them show that life always finds a way…
#botanyisnotdead #urbanflora
These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that
Let’s celebrate the International Fascination of Plants Day (May 18) once again with the 6th Bioblitz dedicated to Portuguese flora #VIBioblitzFloraPortugal!
From May 15–18, we’ll be recording as many plant species as possible across the country in...
📷 Poster: Sergio Chozas
