1st UNE University Job Fair

1st UNE University Job Fair 1st UNE University Job Fair   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso July 4, 2025 Job fairs represent a key opportunity to ease the transition of college graduates into the job market. By bringing together various sectors in a single event, these fairs allow graduates to learn about available employment […]

Berylline Hummingbird

Berylline Hummingbird Berylline Hummingbird Saucerottia beryllina   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso July 3, 2025 This month, we are preparing to welcome hummingbirds, as they will soon begin migrating from different parts of South America to North America. This time, we are introducing one of Mexico’s most frequent residents: the Berylline Hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina), […]

The fungi are eating up my garden

The fungi are eating up my garden The fungi are eating up my garden   By Oscar Castro Jauregui July 3, 2025 The phytopathogenic fungi are those that parasitize plants and make them sick. They can affect different structures of the plant, deforming or even killing them. They have a significant impact on humans, especially […]

Trichocentrum oestlundianum

Mexican OrchidTrichocentrum oestlundianum Mexican Orchid Trichocentrum oestlundianum   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso July 3, 2025 Native and endemic to the Pacific coast in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Nayarit, the Trichocentrum oestlundianum thrives in mangroves, forested roads, and barren lava flows. It is one of the orchids commonly called “mule ears” because […]

Bird Watchers Club 2023-2025

Bird Watchers Club 2023-2025 Bird Watchers Club 2023-2025   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso July 3, 2025 This month, we concluded the ornithological and botanical activities of the Birdwatchers Club, which comprises 5th and 6th-graders from the Benito Juárez Federal Rural Elementary School, located in the communities of Las Juntas and Los Veranos, near […]

Students transform their school with gardens that inspire environmental care!

Students transform their school with gardens that inspire environmental care! Students transform their school with gardens that inspire environmental care! Garden Competition at Technical Secondary School No. 137 in El Tuito, Jalisco   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso July 3, 2025 On June 18, 2025, the Garden Competition was held at Technical Secondary School […]

Conservation of Birds of Prey in Banderas Bay

Conservation of Birds of Prey in Banderas Bay Conservation of Birds of Prey in Banderas Bay   By Biól. M. en C. Selene A. Barba June 25, 2025 Birds of prey are part of the second most trafficked family in the world, with many species in danger of extinction or in some category of risk. […]

United for Biodiversity: Strategic Alliance between the Culiacán Botanical Garden and the Vallarta Botanical Garden

United for Biodiversity: Strategic Alliance between the Culiacán Botanical Garden and the Vallarta Botanical Garden United for Biodiversity: Strategic Alliance between the Culiacán Botanical Garden and the Vallarta Botanical Garden   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso June 22, 2025 Collaborations between botanical gardens are essential for biodiversity conservation, scientific research, and environmental education. By […]

Encyclia parviflora

Encyclia parviflora Encyclia parviflora   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso June 22, 2025 There are around 70 species of Encyclia in Mexico and one of the smallest flowers in this genus is the Encyclia parviflora. This orchid is native and endemic to Mexico. Although it is generally epiphytic, that is, it grows on other […]

Announcing Tessa Lee as incoming Executive Director

Announcing Tessa Lee as incoming Executive Director Announcing Tessa Lee as incoming Executive Director   By Jesús Reyes June 20, 2025 We are thrilled to announce Tessa Lee as incoming Executive Director of the Vallarta Botanical Garden. She will take up her position in the coming months. Tessa is a career sustainability professional, with a […]