The program AEGEAN CARE FOR WILDLIFEis visiting Andros with two open information and education actions for the protection of wildlife on October 15 and 16, 2026. The event is organized by the Aegean Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF), in collaboration with the Andrian Club, Andros Routes, SEDA, the Korthi Wildlife Conservation Society and with the participation of the Naxos Wildlife Protection Association and ALKYONI.

On Thursday, October 15, at Batsi beach, a sea turtle nest excavation and information on the reproduction and protection of the species will take place. On Friday, October 16, at Andria Club, an information and educational event will be held on the theme “Wildlife in the Aegean: Volunteering – Data Collection – First Aid”.

Participants will learn how to identify and manage wildlife incidents that require assistance, while also being informed about the possibility of participating in specialized training. The aim is to create a network of trained volunteers in the Aegean islands to collect biodiversity data and support first response to wildlife incidents.

The program, which began in 2023 and is gradually expanding throughout the Aegean, is implemented by CPF in collaboration with the organizations ALKYON, ARION, MOm and the Naxos Wildlife Protection Association, enhancing environmental awareness and the participation of local communities in the protection of biodiversity.

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PROGRAM

Thursday 15/10/2026
Batsi Beach | 17:30 – 18:00
Excavation of a sea turtle nest and information on the reproduction and protection of the species.

Friday 16/10/2026
16:00 Arrival – Registration
16:15 Opening – Welcome – Presentation of the AEGEAN CARE FOR WILDLIFE network
Anna-Maria Messari, Aegean Care for Wildlife Program Manager
16:20 Greetings from the Andria Club
16:30 Naxos Wildlife Protection Association: “The Sea Turtles of the Cyclades: Protection, rescue and first response.”
Yannis Orfanos, President & Care Manager of SPAZN, Sofia Lykouropoulou, Oceanographer & Scientific Advisor of SPAZN
17:30 ALKYONI- Association for the Care and Protection of Wild Animals: “Treatment
of stress when handling wild animals under care and basic first aid
assistance. ” Marios Fournaris, Founder and Director of ALKIONI
18:30 Questions Break, Coffee break