Come spend the day with family and friends surrounded by nature. The Reserve offers several self-guided attractions, which can be accessed at any time during your visit, as well as guided activities. The space is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monthly Program
Workshop: Building a Water Filter with a PET Bottle
Weekends in March
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In celebration of World Water Day, the Reserve invites visitors to take part in an educational and hands-on activity: a workshop on building a water filter using a PET bottle. During the activity, participants of all ages will learn in a simple and interactive way about the importance of clean water and accessible filtration alternatives. The goal is to encourage environmental awareness and reflect on how we care for this essential resource for life.
A light and participatory experience to learn, experiment, and further appreciate water in our daily lives.

Permanent Activities
Pequi Vinagreiro Trail
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This experience allows visitors to appreciate the tabuleiro forest, highlighting its rich biodiversity. The trail is 1 kilometer long and easy to access, making it suitable for visitors aged 6 and older.
To ensure safety and comfort during the hike, the use of closed-toe shoes, long pants, a shirt, and protective gaiters is mandatory.

Interactive Forest Room
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Interactive Forest offers a virtual tour with 3D glasses through different areas of the Reserve. Featuring a life-size jaguar replica, the attraction combines art, nature, technology, and interactivity.

Meliponary
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
One of the most charming attractions of the Reserve is the meliponary, where visitors can closely observe stingless bees — important pollinators and true allies of biodiversity. It is a unique opportunity to learn about their essential role in nature, observe this fascinating world safely, and even taste the honey.

Picnic Area
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vale Natural Reserve offers a special picnic area, providing a peaceful environment surrounded by nature where visitors can enjoy leisure time outdoors.
It is ideal for families or groups of friends who want to relax while enjoying the sounds of nature and the beauty of the Atlantic Forest.

Small Lake
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Surrounded by greenery, the small lake at Vale Natural Reserve is a pleasant space for biodiversity observation and quiet contemplation.

Living Collections and Dry Collections
Vale Natural Reserve features an area of living collections, including palm trees from different parts of the world, as well as an urban arboretum dedicated to the cultivation of identified and spatially cataloged plant species. These spaces serve several purposes, including contemplation, environmental education, teaching resources, and the conservation of genetic material, with both native and exotic trees. They function as true open-air showcases of biodiversity. In addition, the reserve has dry collection rooms containing seeds, fruits, wood samples, and insects, where visitors can learn about the vast biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest.