Date: Saturday, 5th October 2024
Gathering Time and Place: Jazirat Bin Ghannam (Purple Island) parking lot, at the start of the boardwalk. Meet at 6 a.m. for a 1-2hr ramble before it gets too hot!
Trip Leaders : Omer Bin Abdul Aziz & Dr Robert Carter
Ramble Registration:
The registration is mandatory. These events are open to all present and past members, our registration for this season 2024-2025 is now open and you can pay your due in the ramble. If you are not a member, please fill in the subscription form on the “Join Us” link.
Ramble Summary
1) Jazirat Bin Ghannam (Purple Island)
Jazirat Bin Ghannam (Purple Island), just north of Al Khor, is a haven of biodiversity and a place of important heritage in Qatar. Archaeological sites exist nearby, birds/wildlife can be observed, traditional fishing methods were practiced here and the geological formation of the island resembles Zekreet. Our guest ramble leader, Dr Robert Carter, joins us from Qatar Museums with his archaeology expertise.
As a part of Sustainability Week, we will ramble here to enjoy the mangrove ecosystem while learning about the natural history and heritage of the area, as well as the importance of conservation of our natural spaces.
