Ecological Park 'Anthony Tritsis'

Park "Anthony tritsis"

Park "Anthony tritsis" is located within the administrative boundaries of the Municipality of Ilion and bordered by the municipality of St. Anargiri - Kamaterou area with 1,150 acres and is a major attraction for all the inhabitants of Attica. Park operates the Greek Ornithological Society with various educational programs in schools of Attica.
The Park Environmental Awareness "Anthony tritsis" today is one of the last wildlife in the urban environment of Athens. The environmental treasure park has six ponds, surrounded by reeds and agricultural crops. The cultivation of fruit trees are organically.
Important for the presence of birds is the diversity in vegetation. In this ecosystem 177 nesting bird species, many of which are rare in the urban environment, as well as amphibians, reptiles, bats, small mammals and hedgehogs. The tree lined consist of cypress, eucalyptus stands, acacia and locust, and gardens of many plant species.