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Proud ambassadors of the Crau Plain Grasshopper will be present at the following events:

Don’t hesitate to join us to discover this discreet species, and to discuss about our conservation project! The programme will include information and discussions, games and activities open to all on our stand!

Guided tours of the National Nature Reserve coussouls de Crau are also offered by the Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur to discover the habitat of the grasshopper:

2 June from 9am to 12pm
17 June from 8am to 11am

 

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Deux oothèques ressemblant à deux tas de terre

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