Quick Summary
- 1During the January school holidays, the Urban Parks Directorate of the Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil) is offering a free schedule of activities in state parks across São Paulo.
- 2The program targets children, teenagers, and families, aiming to encourage contact with nature and environmental education.
- 3Activities include toy making, seed bomb workshops, bird watching, and sustainable workshops.
- 4The events are coordinated by the Urban Parks Directorate and take place in parks located in the capital, the Metropolitan Region, and the interior of the state.
Quick Summary
The Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil) has launched a free program for the January school holidays across Urban State Parks in São Paulo. The initiative is coordinated by the Urban Parks Directorate and targets children, teenagers, and families.
Activities are designed to promote environmental education and outdoor leisure. The schedule includes:
- Toy manufacturing workshops
- Seed bomb making
- Bird watching and fauna observation
- Guided visits to orchidaries
- Recycled material games
The program covers parks in the capital, the Metropolitan Region, and the interior of the state. All activities are free of charge and operate within the standard opening hours of each park.
Program Objectives and Scope
The January schedule aims to utilize public spaces for social interaction and learning. The Urban Parks Directorate prepared the agenda to encourage families to spend time outdoors during the school break.
Ana Seabra, Director of Urban Parks, emphasized the role of these spaces. In a statement, she noted that the parks serve as fundamental spaces for coexistence, leisure, and environmental education. The program was designed to welcome families and stimulate learning through play, strengthening the relationship between the population and nature in a free and accessible way.
The activities are distributed among several parks located in different regions of the state capital and surrounding municipalities.
"Os parques urbanos cumprem um papel fundamental como espaços públicos de convivência, lazer e educação ambiental. A programação de férias foi pensada para acolher as famílias, estimular o aprendizado de forma lúdica e fortalecer a relação da população com a natureza, de forma gratuita e acessível."— Ana Seabra, Directora de Parques Urbanos
Activities in the Capital 🏙️
Several parks in São Paulo city are hosting specific events. The Parque da Juventude in the North Zone offers a variety of workshops.
- Toy Making: From January 1 to 8.
- Seed Bomb Workshop: From January 8 to 15.
- Marionette Theater: From January 22 to 25.
- Poisonous Animals Exhibition: January 31.
In the East Zone, the Parque Ecológico do Tietê will host dream filters workshops and guided visits to the orchidary on specific dates in January. The Parque Estadual do Belém will hold seed bomb workshops every Thursday and collage workshops every Friday throughout the month.
The Núcleo de Lazer Maria Cristina Hellmeister de Abreu will feature activities using natural elements, such as painting with leaves and making masks. The Parque Ecológico do Guarapiranga, located in the South Zone, will host a quiz about the animal world and a museum dedicated to waste.
Activities in the Metropolitan Region 🌆
Parks in the Greater São Paulo area are also participating in the initiative. In Cotia, the Parque Jequitibá will feature activities such as Little Entomologists and treasure hunts. The park will also hold specific trails to observe fauna.
In Carapicuíba, the Parque Gabriel Chucre is scheduled to host painting workshops using leaves and planting workshops. In Santo André, the Chácara da Baronesa will offer a schedule including:
- Water balloon games
- Treasure hunts
- Movie screenings
- Clay workshops
In Embu-Guaçu, the Parque Ecológico da Várzea will hold workshops on terrariums and games using recycled materials. The schedule also includes drawing activities regarding pesticide pollution.
Activities in the Interior 🌳
Further into the interior of the state, the Parque Nascentes do Tietê in Salesópolis offers a daily schedule. Activities focus on the region's water sources and biodiversity.
Highlights include:
- Seed Bombs: Every Tuesday.
- Nature Detective: Every Wednesday.
- Observing Birds: Every Friday.
- Art Rack: Every Saturday.
Visitors are advised that activities take place during the operating hours of each park. It is recommended to arrive early to ensure participation, as the events are open to the public and free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
The parks are offering workshops such as toy making and seed bombs, guided tours, bird watching, sports activities, and environmental education experiences.
Yes, all activities listed in the schedule are free and take place during the regular operating hours of the parks.
Participating locations include parks in São Paulo city (such as Parque da Juventude and Parque do Tietê), the Greater São Paulo region (such as Parque Jequitibá in Cotia), and the interior of the state (such as Parque Nascentes do Tietê in Salesópolis).
