BioBlitz 2026 at Parco del Serio: three days of biodiversity surveying

Parco regionale del Serio participates in BioBlitz Lombardia 2026 with activities aimed at mapping the area's flora and fauna. The event invites citizens, schools and naturalists to take part in hands-on citizen science initiatives.

Main program (15-17 May 2026)

• Friday 15 May — evening bat-watching walk in the PLIS dei Fontanili e dei Boschi; meeting point in Cologno al Serio.
• Saturday 16 May — educational routes as part of the "Capralba, la terra dei fontanili" project with guided activities among springs, trails and nature areas (in collaboration with FAI Crema); afternoon walk in Romano di Lombardia with the walking groups, along the river to the "Giuseppe Longhi" Botanical Garden.
• Sunday 17 May — botanical excursion in the Malpaga Basella Nature Reserve and Parco del Serio in Crema focused on wild herbs; the Romano Botanical Garden hosts a Spring Festival with workshops and inclusive activities.

Who can join

The event is open to families, students and nature enthusiasts. Activities include species identification and classification, guided observations and practical workshops. Many activities are suitable for children and include accessibility arrangements.

Practical information

• Participation: booking is recommended; check the official Parco del Serio website or regional biodiversity pages for times and meeting points.
• Clothing: comfortable shoes, windbreaker and water; bring a torch for evening outings.
• Best practices: follow marked trails, do not collect protected species and listen to guides' instructions.

Location

Parco del Serio — Via Sinigaglia, 14, 26013 Crema (CR). Coordinates: 45.3550565, 9.6923651.