Area
Social
GOAL(s)
Summary (description and reason to be)
The Geopark Centre in Cacchiamo was conceived as a geo-tourist reception centre and a way of providing an interactive experience to get to know the area, and it also has a dual purpose, which is to redevelop and reuse a school that is no longer used and was therefore being abandoned in a very small village so that it can also be brought to life.
Target: Vulnerable Group (VG) and/or type of community
The Geopark Centre is especially suitable for an age group ranging from 5 to 16 years, but can potentially be used at any age.
Application setting: context
Former school located in the Borgo of Cacchiamo, Calascibetta.
The municipal administration wanted to imagine an entirely new destination for the building, aimed at enhancing its tourist attractiveness. The building is destined for a complex system of tourist reception and presentation of the area, also serving as a cultural aggregation centre.
Objectives
Expand knowledge of the Rocca di Cerere Geopark area both within the province and throughout the entire territory.
Activities
• immersive room
• education room
• book shop
• mapped model
• geopark reception and presentation
• moke-up room
Results
The creation of an interactive centre.
The building serves as a socio-cultural community centre for the local inhabitants and the surrounding rural areas, with essential services that were not present until now.
Strengths
Not only logistical support and a welcome for tourists, but also an experiential moment, with the possibility of interfacing directly with the village community.
CRITERIA actors or stakeholder are using to assess it as a “good practice”
Strong level of interactivity and immersiveness allowing great interaction between tourists and local stakeholders.
Year and length (duration)
Started in 2021, it is an on-going project.
Comments (additional info, remarks)
The Environmental Conservation and Tree Planting Initiative is a comprehensive and well-rounded program. It addresses critical aspects such as environmental impact, education, community engagement, and inclusivity. Its focus on sustainability and long-term impact is commendable, and the involvement of diverse groups, including special needs schools, reflects a commitment to inclusivity. The initiative’s success will likely be determined by its ability to effectively foster environmental awareness and active participation among students while cultivating lasting partnerships within the community.
