Ingenio hosts new edition of environmental awareness days at El Burrero Beach

On August 1st, the beach will host workshops, scientific talks, and the release of sea turtles.

View of the Gran Canaria coastline on a sunny day.
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View of the Gran Canaria coastline on a sunny day.

The Ingenio City Council is organizing an environmental awareness day on August 1st at El Burrero Beach, featuring coastal cleanup, workshops, and scientific outreach activities.

The event, running from 09:30 to 14:00, aims to promote marine conservation and public participation. The day will begin with a collective cleanup of the beach and seabed, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own protective gloves.
The program includes talks by experts from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on biodiversity, circular economy, and climate change. Collaborating entities include RedPROMAR, the Canary Islands Green Offices, and the Wildlife Recovery Center of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria.
Educational workshops, recycling activities, and performances such as La Ballena Borondona and Islazul are scheduled for children. The event will conclude with the release of rehabilitated sea turtles, highlighting the local commitment to marine biodiversity protection.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Ingenio (17/07/2026)