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Courses: Theory in the classroom and practice in the truffle grounds


Infotourist has studied an innovative, eco-compatible offer directed toward the fruition of an extremely rich environmental patrimony, aimed for enthusiasts of all levels and nationalities. Lessons will be held both in Italian and other languages (upon request) in the Park classroom by professors from the Department of Applied Biology of the University of Perugia and expert truffle collector. Participants will get the answers to thousands of questions about truffles, on the main species, biological cycle, on the environment in which they grow and their value through history. Practical lessons will follow with visits and collections with dogs in the natural and cultivated truffle grounds.


 

Truffle courses

Half day


Programme: 2 hours of theoretical study of truffles with an expert professor from the University of Perugia + practice in the truffle grounds.
Dates: once per month during the 2009 season (Saturday afternoon).

Saturday 23 May 2009
Saturday 20 June 2009
Saturday 18 July 2009
Saturday 22 August 2009
Saturday 19 Sptember 2009
Saturday 17 October 2009
Alternative date courses can be organised upon request.

Full day


Programma: 3 hours of theoretical study of truffles with an expert professor from the University of Perugia + practice in the truffle grounds or a visit to the Urbani Tartufi factory (only during weekdays).
Date: upon request.

Day and a half


Programme: 6 hours of theoretical study of truffles with an expert professor from the University of Perugia + practice in the truffle grounds for truffle collection + demonstration with dog.
Dates: upon request.
Course participation certificate issued.

Eight days


Programme: 30 hours of theoretical study in the classroom with participation from professors with ten years of specialised scientific research from the University of Perugia. Practice in the truffle grounds for collection with dog.
Dates: upon request.
Course participation certificate issued.


ACTIVO PARK, Loc. Valcasana, SCHEGGINO (PG)
Information and booking:
Infoumbria tel +39 075 5757- fax: +39 075 575749 - info@infoumbria.com
info@scuoladeltartufo.it - www.scuoladeltartufo.it