Events in the Argenta Valleys
Many events to discover the naturalistic territory of Argentano.
Organized bythe Argenta Ecomuseum.
Slow Spring Program
Guided tours, nature, cuisine, photography, and culture in the Argenta Valleys.
Calendar
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March
- 01: A banner for the Battuti Bianchi (Argenta – visit to the Civic Museum)
- 01: WWW: The Internet of Plants (Vallesanta – Hiking Trip)
- 07: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 08: On the Trail of Wolves and Other Animals in the Park (Vallesanta – Hiking Tour)
- 08: San Domenico and San Giovanni: Two Churches, One History (Argenta – cultural tour)
- 14: Sunset aperitif among the pink flamingos (Prato Pozzo – Natura & Gusto)
- 15: Let's Cycle Through Nature (Vallesanta – cycling tour)
- 15: The Story of a Parish Church: San Giorgio di Argenta (Argenta – Visit to the Civic Museum)
- 20: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 21: Cycling through the Valleys: Welcome, Spring! (Vallesanta – bike tour)
- 22: Among the reeds and flamingos (Campotto – excursion with lunch)
- 22: Archaeological Argenta (Argenta – visit to the Civic Museum)
- 28: Sunset photography tour with Sergio Stignani (Vallesanta – photo safari)
- 29: Detective at the Museum – Treasure Hunt (no snack) (Argenta – families)
- 29: WWW: The Internet of Plants (Vallesanta – Hiking Trip)
April
- 04: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 05: Where the spoonbills nest (Vallesanta – hiking tour)
- 05: Beauty Revealed – A Journey Through Art (Argenta – Visit to the Civic Museum)
- 06: Let's Cycle Through Nature (Vallesanta – cycling tour)
- 06: Art Puzzles and a Garden Picnic! (Argenta – for families, with a snack)
- 11: Aperitif at sunset among the pink flamingos (Prato Pozzo – Natura & Gusto)
- 12: On the Trail of Wolves and Other Animals in the Park (Vallesanta – Hiking Tour)
- 12: St. Dominic and St. John: Two Churches, One History (Argenta – cultural tour)
- 18: Sunset photography tour with Sergio Stignani (Vallesanta – photo safari)
- 19: Among the reeds and flamingos (Campotto – excursion with lunch)
- 19: The History of a Parish Church: San Giorgio di Argenta (Argenta – Visit to the Civic Museum)
- 25: Among wolves and werewolves … a moonlit aperitif (Vallesanta – evening hike)
- 26: WWW: The Internet of Plants (Vallesanta – Hiking Trip)
- 26: Archaeological Argenta (Argenta – visit to the Civic Museum)
May
- 01: WWW: The Internet of Plants (Vallesanta – Hiking Trip)
- 01: Hiking from the Square to the Byzantine Parish Church (Argenta – Via Romea Germanica Trail)
- 02: Among wolves and werewolves … a moonlit aperitif (Vallesanta – evening hike)
- 03: Nature Detectives – Nature Scavenger Hunt (Parco della Pieve – families)
- 03: Beauty Revealed – A Journey Through Art (Argenta – Visit to the Civic Museum)
- 09: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 10: Let’s Cycle Through Nature (Vallesanta – cycling tour)
- 10: A banner for the Battuti Bianchi (Argenta – visit to the Civic Museum)
- 16: Sunset aperitif among the pink flamingos (Prato Pozzo – Natura & Gusto)
- 17: Among the reeds and flamingos (Campotto – excursion with lunch)
- 17: Trails and Pilgrims – Celletta (Argenta – walk and visit to the sanctuary)
- 22: AgriPizza with the Wolf at Chiar di Luna (Val Campotto – dinner & hike)
- 23: Sunset photography tour with Sergio Stignani (Vallesanta – photo safari)
- 23: Detective at the Museum – Treasure Hunt (no snack) (Argenta – families)
- 24: Where the spoonbills nest (Vallesanta – hiking trip)
- 24: In the Footsteps of Pilgrims – A Country Church with a Snack (Argenta – Walking & Tasting)
- 29: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 30: Among wolves and werewolves … a moonlit aperitif (Vallesanta – evening hike)
- 31: Nature Detectives – Nature Scavenger Hunt (Parco della Pieve – families)
- 31: Hike along the Via Romea Germanica – Picnic stop (Argenta – Hiking & Tasting)
June
- 02: Nature Detectives – Nature Scavenger Hunt (Parco della Pieve – families)
- 05: AgriPizza with the Wolf at Chiar di Luna (Val Campotto – dinner & hike)
- 07: Where the spoonbills nest (Vallesanta – hiking tour)
- 07: Art Puzzles and a Garden Picnic! (Argenta – for families, with a snack)
- 12: The Magic of Sunset (Vallesanta – Sunset Hike)
- 14: Let's Cycle Through Nature (Vallesanta – cycling tour)
- 14: A banner for the Battuti Bianchi (Argenta – visit to the Civic Museum)
- 19: AgriPizza with the Wolf at Chiar di Luna (Val Campotto – dinner & hike)
- 20: Sunset photography tour with Sergio Stignani (Vallesanta – photo safari)
- 21: Where the spoonbills nest (Vallesanta – hiking trip)
- 21: Beauty Revealed – A Journey Through Art (Argenta – Visit to the Civic Museum)
Activity Details
Sunset Photography Tour with Sergio Stignani
Dates: Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Description: A guided photography hike through the Argenta Valleys, led by nature photographer Sergio Stignani, to discover the most picturesque spots for capturing the landscape in the twilight. Participants will have the opportunity to take photos that showcase the rich biodiversity of the Po Delta Park, while following the guide’s technical advice and deepening their knowledge of the local birdlife.
Let's Cycle Through Nature
Dates: Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m.; Monday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Description: Easy guided group bike tours on mixed terrain in the Argenta Valleys. Leisurely rides through history, scenery, and nature, exploring one of the largest freshwater wetlands in northern Italy—an ideal habitat for flamingos as well.
Cycling through the Valleys: Welcome, Spring!
Date: Saturday, March 21, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A guided bike tour to welcome spring and observe nature coming to life in the Argenta Valleys, with a focus on the colors and species that thrive in the area during this season.
Sunset aperitif among the pink flamingos – Walking tour and aperitif at Prato Pozzo
Dates: Saturday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Description: Guided tour of the southern part of the Comacchio Marshes, along the Sifone Lepri embankment, to observe the birdlife, with a special focus on the flamingos that paint the landscape pink. The tour will be followed by a set-menu aperitif dinner at Agriturismo Prato Pozzo, featuring local specialties.
Where the spoonbills nest
Dates: Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Description: A walking tour in Vallesanta to observe the area’s typical wildlife: herons, night herons, grebes, ducks, and spoonbills, with a focus on the habits of these species.
Nature Detectives – Nature Scavenger Hunt
Dates: Sunday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, June 2, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A family-friendly nature scavenger hunt: participants explore the park in search of natural “treasures” by following clues and answering quizzes, learning to observe and respect the environment while having fun.
Among the reeds and flamingos
Dates: Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Description: Guided tours of the Campotto wetlands, among water lilies, reeds, and woods, with opportunities to observe a wide variety of birdlife (herons, swans, wild geese, spoonbills, etc.). The experience concludes with a set-menu lunch at Bar Trattoria Oasi.
Among wolves and werewolves … a moonlit aperitif
Dates: Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Description: An evening featuring an aperitif and light dinner at Agriturismo Vallesanta, a video presentation about wolves, and a guided walk through the Argenta Valleys to observe nocturnal wildlife and learn more about this protected species.
The magic of sunset
Dates: Saturday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m.; Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Description: Guided walking tour in the Argenta Valleys along a 6-kilometer-long bike and pedestrian path to observe bird migration, reed beds, and water lilies, featuring a viewing tower for birdwatching at sunset.
AgriPizza with the Wolf at Chiar di Luna – The Wolf: Between Legend and Reality and Flavors
Dates: Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Description: An evening at Agrilocanda Val Campotto featuring a video presentation on wolves, AgriPizza made with locally sourced ingredients, and a moonlit nighttime hike in search of wolf tracks around the Pieve di San Giorgio.
WWW: The Internet of Plants
Dates: Sunday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m.; Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Description: A guided walking tour to explore the “wood wide web,” the underground network of mycorrhizal fungi that connects plants, enabling the exchange of nutrients and biochemical signals, and enhancing the forest’s resilience and biodiversity.
On the trail of wolves and other animals in the park
Dates: Sunday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Description: A walking tour exploring the wildlife of the Po Delta Park, with a special focus on the presence of wolves and coexistence with this species.
Detective at the Museum – Treasure Hunt: A Challenge Down to the Last Detail!
Dates: Sunday, March 29, at 4:00 p.m. (no snack); Saturday, May 23, at 4:00 p.m. (no snack).
Description: An interactive scavenger hunt through the halls of the Civic Museum, in collaboration with the “Aiutiamoli a vivere” association, to discover hidden details in the works of art and archaeological artifacts.
Art Puzzles and a Garden Picnic!
Dates: Monday, April 6, at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A family scavenger hunt at the Civic Museum, followed by a picnic in the museum grounds, with snacks provided by the “Il Tempo dei Sapori” workshop.
St. Dominic and St. John: Two Churches, One History
Dates: Sunday, March 8, at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: Guided tours of the churches of San Domenico and San Giovanni Battista, to rediscover the religious and artistic history of Argenta.
The History of a Parish Church: San Giorgio di Argenta
Dates: Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 19, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A tour of the Civic Museum dedicated to the Parish Church of San Giorgio, the oldest monument in the province of Ferrara, and the artifacts uncovered during the excavations.
Archaeological Argenta
Dates: Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Description: Guided tour of the archaeological collection housed in the Civic Museum, featuring artifacts from the Pieve di San Giorgio and various areas of the city center.
Beauty Revealed – A Journey Through Art
Dates: Sunday, April 5, at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: Guided tour of the Renaissance masterpieces in the art gallery of the Civic Museum of Argenta.
A banner for the Battuti Bianchi
Dates: Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A guided tour exploring spirituality and art, dedicated to the historic banner of the Confraternity of the Battuti Bianchi and the figure of St. John.
On the way from the Square to the Byzantine Church (Via Romea Germanica)
Date: Friday, May 1, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: Guided walk from Piazza Marconi to the Pieve di San Giorgio along the Via Romea Germanica, including a tour of the portal and the iconography of the medieval agricultural calendar.
Trails and Pilgrims – Celletta
Date: Sunday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A walk from the IAT office in Piazza Marconi to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Celletta, including the presentation of the “pilgrim’s notebook” and guided tours.
In the footsteps of pilgrims – A parish church with a snack
Date: Sunday, May 24, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: Guided walk to the Pieve di San Giorgio along the Via Romea Germanica, followed by a picnic in the park with refreshments provided by “Il Tempo dei Sapori”.
Hike along the Via Romea Germanica – Picnic at Celletta
Date: Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 p.m.
Description: A walk to the Santuario della Celletta, featuring a guided tour and a snack in the park, in collaboration with “Il Tempo dei Sapori”.
Reservations required
For information and reservations: Tel. 800.111.760 – 0532 330276
Email: info@vallidiargenta.org
For all activities, check the full calendar for details on meeting times, costs, and equipment, and book online on the Valli di Argenta website.