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Location: Online · Argentina
Institution: Aves Argentinas
Opportunity type: Online Course
Field: Natural History · Argentine Flora & Fauna · Cultural Heritage · Environmental Education
Modality: Virtual · Synchronous
Dates: September 7–23, 2026
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays · 19:00–21:00 (Argentina)
REGISTRATION OPEN
Aves Argentinas offers the virtual course “Leyendas y otras yerbas de la flora y fauna argentina”, an opportunity to explore Argentine biodiversity through the myths, legends, beliefs, uses and curiosities associated with native plants and animals.
The course approaches nature not only from a biological perspective, but also through the cultural relationships that people have established with the natural environment over time.
What will the course explore?
The course focuses on the connections between Argentine flora and fauna and popular cultural heritage, including:
- Myths and legends
- Traditional beliefs
- Uses of native flora and fauna
- Curiosities and popular knowledge
- Cultural relationships with nature
- Argentine natural heritage
- Human–nature relationships
The proposal is particularly interesting for people interested in natural history, environmental education, interpretation of natural heritage and Argentine biodiversity.
Course format
💻 Virtual and synchronous
The course consists of six live classes via Zoom.
📅 September 7–23, 2026
🕐 Mondays and Wednesdays, 19:00–21:00 (Argentina)
Who is it for?
The course can be particularly interesting for:
- Naturalists
- Biology and environmental science students
- Educators
- Nature interpreters
- Birdwatchers and naturalists
- People interested in Argentine biodiversity
- Anyone interested in the cultural heritage associated with nature
No specific academic background is indicated as a requirement in the available course information.
Instructors
The course is taught by Claudia Nardini and Gelly Sebastiano, according to the current Aves Argentinas course listing.
Why this course stands out
This course offers a different way of approaching biodiversity: through the stories, beliefs and cultural meanings associated with species and landscapes.
Understanding these relationships can also contribute to environmental education and the interpretation and appreciation of natural heritage. Aves Argentinas describes its courses as opportunities to learn about nature while developing tools to value and conserve it.
Application
📩 For registration and further information:
👉 View the course information and registration options
Dates
📅 September 7–23, 2026
🕐 Mondays and Wednesdays, 19:00–21:00
💻 Live online classes via Zoom
Official source
Aves Argentinas – Asociación Ornitológica del Plata
Course: Leyendas y otras yerbas de la flora y fauna argentina
Last checked: September 1, 2026
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