Biodiversity Observation of Slime Molds at the Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum

As a Ministry of the Environment Yoshino Kumano National Park partnership event, we will hold 'Learning Biodiversity at the Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum.' This will include an introduction to the slime mold research conducted by Nankai Kumanotsu and an observation of slime molds collected from Bansho Mountain to learn about forests and ecosystems. The lecturers are Mr. Shinichi Kawakami from Wakayama Prefectural Natural History Museum and Mr. Hideyuki Sando from the Japan Myxomycetes Research Association. Tweezers and magnifying glasses are available for loan. Please bring a colored box to store the collected slime molds. Each session has a capacity of 30 participants. Reservations are required.

Date & Time

6/15(Sun) 13:00～16:009/7(Sun) 13:00～16:00

Note

The event will be held on two days: June 15 (Sun) and September 7 (Sun). Please gather by 10 minutes before the start.

Venue

Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum

Address

3601-1 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

Free

Participation fee: Admission to the Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum - Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen (including event insurance fee)

parking

Bansho Mountain Park Lower Parking Lot - 15 regular cars & 2 buses, Bansho Mountain Park Upper Parking Lot - 15 regular cars, dedicated parking for wheelchairs within Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum - 3 regular cars

Access

About 20 minutes from the Nanki Shirahama IC on the Kisei Expressway

Access (Public)

About an 8-minute walk from the Meiko Bus 'Rinkai' bus stop

Contact

0739-42-2872 （Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nankai Kumanotsu Memorial Museum）

URL

https://www.nankishirahama.jp/news/17975/