In the Bear-Smart Communities of the Central Apennines, an educational initiative has begun to raise awareness among children and teenagers about human-bear coexistence.

On Saturday, February 1st, a well-attended dissemination event took place in Pettorano sul Gizio, where trout, crayfish, and river environments were the undisputed stars, along with a discussion on the relationship and impact our species has on them.

For Rewilding Apennines, 2024 concluded with a special event: the premiere of the short film “Giro di vite – Crackdown”. This artistic work was created to raise public awareness about crimes against wildlife.

Rewilding Apennines has organized “Wild readings,” a series of public events aimed at discussing nature, the transformations of the landscape, and how the relationship between humans and the environment has evolved over time through the works of renowned writers.

The year 2024 was marked by significant milestones for Rewilding Apennines. We realized some of our most ambitious dreams, opening new paths and experimenting with innovative initiatives that filled us with enthusiasm, pride, and, most importantly, a precious energy. It is this energy that will drive us to make new dreams come true and achieve the goals that await us in the coming year.

“You cannot bluff if there is a theatrical civilization, and theater is a great civil force; theater removes the cowardice of living, it takes away the fear of the different, the other, the unknown, of life, of death.“ Leo De Berardinis, actor and theater director     Theater is a powerful tool for communication, as … Continued

Rewilding Apennines is seeking a video content creator to highlight the network of enterprises for coexistence.

Supported by funding from the Open Rivers Programme, the Rewilding Apennines team have overseen the removal of five barriers on the Giovenco River. This is a critical step forward in restoring the natural dynamics of the river system, breathing new life into the landscape and delivering benefits to local communities.

Supported by funding from the Open Rivers Programme, Rewilding Apennines will oversee the removal of five weirs on the Giovenco River. This will breathe new life into the river ecosystem and deliver benefits to local communities.

Rewilding Apennines is seeking two interviewers to engage with stakeholders (in Italian) in order to assess the impact of rewilding in the Central Apennines. We are looking for two individuals with a degree in anthropology or social sciences, or with experience in stakeholder interviews, who preferably reside in the Central Apennines region where fieldwork will … Continued