The Ceratonia Foundation
A non-governmental non-profit making organization aiming to focus
public attention on the value of safeguarding the natural
environment for present and future generations and the creation of a
just and inclusive society.
10, Manuel Dimech Street, Sliema, Malta.
Tel: +356 21314040 Fax: +356 21314046


The Ceratonia Foundation and the AD Gozo Regional Committee would
like to invite you to come with us for 'a guided walk' and
experience 'art with a purpose' on the garigue at Ta' Cenc limits of
Sannat. We hope that these events will raise awareness of the loss
of a huge tract of our countryside (as big as Sliema) if the
proposed golf course development is approved.

1) Guided Walk
Ta' Cenc is important for many reasons. The guided walk will take us
around the l-Imramma Neolithic Temple, the three dolmens, and the
pre-historic cart ruts. Both the cliffs and the valley are important
areas for various species of birds such as the scarce Spectacled
Warbler, the Corn Bunting and the Blue Rock Thrush. There is also
one of the most impressive colonies of Cory's Shearwater in the
Maltese islands and a small colony of the elusive Storm Petrel. Ta'
Cenc is also world famous as the natural home of several species of
flora and fauna. The area includes a rich Mediterranean plant
biodiversity in its garigue and rupestral habitats with several rare
endemic species such as the National Maltese Plant Rock Centaury.
The first walk is going to be held in the Summer (13th of August
2005).The second walk will be in Autumn so that people can see and
compare the wonders of nature. Experts from various disciplines will
give talks during the guided walks.

2) Art with a Purpose
At the same time as the guided walks, a group of artists will be on
the garigue. They will seek to contrast its present freedom and
beauty with the future exclusive golf course, attendant club house
and residential properties. The collective production of the artists
will be part of an eventual exhibition to visually raise Public
awareness to the loss of our countryside heritage.

3) Discussion on Alternative Tourism for Gozo
The public is invited to join in an informal
discussion on Alternative Tourism for Gozo such as bird watching,
walking holidays, heritage and cultural tours.

Date: Saturday 13th August 2005

Meeting place: in front of Sannat Parish Church

Time: 6.00pm
• Please inform Louisa Houlton on louisahoulton@... if
you intend to come for the guided walk. Transport to and from Malta
is being arranged so please do confirm. (This applies if you are
travelling from Malta to Gozo specifically for this purpose).
• Artists who are willing to contribute through their talents
in this event may inform Victor Galea victorgalea@...
• NGDOs who would like to co-organise and contribute in this
educational event, may contact the Event Co-ordinator Mark Causon on
causon@... or mobile 79232635.