Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente Picture 2

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The Free University of the Environment, Unilivre civil society is a nonprofit organization. A space for the transfer of knowledge about the environment and ecology to the population. A reference in studies of ecosystem preservation, economically sustainable.

The Unilivre was inaugurated in 1992, with the presence of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. It was subsequently declared a "public utility" by city ordinance (1993) and State (1996).

It is stuck in Zaninelli Grove, which has 37 000 m². On site, there was a quarry operated by Zaninelli family, deactivated in 1983. The forest has dense native forest, several species of birds and a lake 8 feet deep, where there are carps.

The headquarters of Unilivre is basically a wooden tower that is part of the environment. It was built of logs of eucalyptus (beams and columns) and supplemented with Embu, lantana, cedar and glass. A spiral ramp provides access to classrooms, offices and an observatory 25m. It was designed by architect Dominic Bongestabs, who also signs the design of the Wire Opera.

Located in the street Vitor Benato, 210. Pilarzinho.
Phone: + 55 (41) 3254-5548 and +55 (41) 3254-7657.
Hours: daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Website: www.unilivre.org.br.

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