From October 25th – 26th 2025
Ghirardi WWF Oasis Regional Nature Reserve (Parma)
Event reserved for members in good standing with the 2025 fee
An immersive experience in the heart of autumn, when the woods alight with warm colors, fog settles in the valleys, and dew sparkles on the meadows. We'll stay in the comfortable and welcoming yurts of Cà Cigolara, enjoying excellent local food and spending two days dedicated to wildlife observation and nature exploration.
Accompanied by expert naturalists and volunteers, we will explore the Reserve's territory step by step, learning to recognize the signs of wild animals and observing them in their natural habitat. The undisputed stars of this field study will be the fallow deer, which put on a unique spectacle this season: powerful bellows, chasing, and ritualistic fights to win females and ensure their offspring.
Programme:
Saturday October 25
9.30
Meet and greet at the Cà Cigolara Yurts, and settle into your accommodations.
Morning – Educational activity on deer: biology, ethology, age classes, and monitoring techniques led by Maria Chiara Valenti, a naturalist specializing in environmental and wildlife management and conservation. Packed lunch included.
Afternoon – Short hike in the Reserve and first lookout to observe the deer in the rutting arenas. The group will be organized in small groups (4-5 people) led by our volunteers to minimize disturbance to the animals. Return to the yurts and a convivial dinner.
Sunday, October 26
Alba – Optional hideout, return to the facility and breakfast.
Followed by a hike through the woods and clearings of the Ghirardi Reserve, searching for tracks and signs of wildlife. A picnic lunch is included along the way, followed by a final wildlife observation and the end of the activity.
Layered trekking clothing suitable for the period, waterproof jacket, fleece or sweatshirt, backpack (30-40 litres), rain jacket, rain cover, water bottle or thermos (minimum 1 l), sunscreen cream
Difficulty level: E (hiking)
Excursion in a high hill environment on paths that cross wooded areas and open areas that do not require special technical skills.
Cost
Association contribution € 70,00
Structure: Cà Cigolara: €95,00 which includes overnight stays in a shared Yurt and meals (drinks not included) to be delivered directly to the structure on site
Minimum 8 participants maximum 12 participants
Registration closes on October 13, 202
Event reserved for members of I am not afraid of the wolf in order with the annual membership fee.
Minors must be accompanied by at least one adult.
The program is subject to variations, decided by the organizers on the basis of contingencies and weather conditions.