Mother Earth offers us her wealth in every corner of Navarre. But it’s not always easy to interpret what she is telling us. For this reason, we would recommend these magnificent Nature Interpretation Centres available in this Community.

They are to be found in Roncal, Ocahgavía, Bértiz and Lumbier. They will all help you understand your natural environment.

Using photos, interactive games, audio-visual productions, models, actual material (bark from trees, for example), 

 
guided excursions, workshops and information panels, you are shown the relationship that exists between the various ecosystems.

The objective is clear: to promote a protective attitude towards the environment in the many school children and visitors who go there.

Without going any further, the centre at Bértiz in 1999 received more than 78,000 visitors. Located in the Tenientetxea country house, right in the middle of the estate, this centre carries out activities related to the woods at Bértiz, its fauna and vegetation. It has a very interesting multimedia show. The telephone is 948 59 24 21.

Roncal and Ochagavía, offer coach excursions to the Yesa reservoir, the Gorge at Burgui, the Arbayún Gorge, the Hermitage of Our Lady of Muskilda in Ochagavía or the Fire Station at Navascués. Explanations will be given about the flora and fauna surrounding us, the climate, the scenery and living nature. The opening times vary with the season. It is therefore advisable to phone before hand as follows: Roncal 948 47 53 17 or 948 21 26 86 and Ochagavía 948 89 06 80 or 948 21 26 86.

The most recent Interpretation Centre opened its doors on 15^th August 2000 and offers us an excellent opportunity for studying the ecosystem at the Lumbier Gorge. Located in the old schools of Lumbier, there are some surprisingly beautiful photos of the Gorge, the surrounding scenery and the birds living there. The phone is 948 88 08 74.