Guardianes de Encinos: estudiantes de El Cuale comprometidos con la conservación

Oak Guardians: El Cuale Students Committed to Conservation By Cristóbal Sánchez May 23, 2026 On April 15 and 16, 2026, a follow-up visit was conducted for the oak conservation project in the Sierra El Cuale, in western Jalisco. This activity was carried out in collaboration with Dr. Maribel Arenas, a researcher from UNAM’s FES Iztacala […]

Did you know that the pineapple isn’t actually a fruit? The answer lies in its flowers

Did you know that the pineapple isn’t actually a fruit? The answer lies in its flowers… Ananas comosus var. bracteatus By Biól. Cristóbal Sánchez and Esthefanía Beltrán May 7, 2026 If you are looking for a striking, resilient tropical plant that is perfect for ornamental gardens, the Red Pineapple (Ananas comosus var. bracteatus) is one of […]

Barkeria Obovata

Mexican Orchid of the Month:Barkeria obovata Mexican Orchid of the Month: Barkeria obovata   By Cristóbal Sánchez and Jesús Ángel Barajas January 21, 2026 The genus Barkeria comprises at least 17 species, of which 15 are found in Mexico, and 7 occur within our botanical garden and its surrounding areas. This month, we present a particularly small orchid […]

The Los Horcones River Basin: A Critical Conservation Project Seeking Committed Supporters

The Los Horcones River Basin: A Critical Conservation Project Seeking Committed Supporters Progress in Protecting the Los Horcones River Basin, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Session of the State Council of Protected Natural Areas   December 10, 2025 By Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez Sánchez On October 9, 2025, the Sixth Session of the State Council of Protected Natural […]

Birdwatcher Kids in Las Juntas y Los Veranos

Birdwatcher Kids in Las Juntas y Los Veranos Birdwatcher Kids in Las Juntas y Los Veranos By Biól. Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez May 10, 2025 As part of the Bird Watchers Project that we started in March of this year, the 4th and 5th grade groups of the “Benito Juárez” primary school had a visit from […]

Bletia reflexa

Bletia reflexa Bletia reflexa By Biól. Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez January 10, 2024 Today we present to you a Mexican orchid called Bletia reflexa. This species lives in the mountains, among hillside rocks and meadows of oak and pine forests. It has thickened underground stems that serve as a reserve in difficult times and has long, narrow leaves that hide […]