Polystemma cualense (Apocynaceae), a new species from western Mexico

A NEW SPECIE FROM WESTERN MEXICO Polystemma cualense (Apocynaceae) By Dr. Cristobal Sánchez June 17, 2026 A newly discovered plant species, Polystemma cualense, has been described from the Sierra El Cuale in Jalisco, Mexico. Found during 2024 botanical expeditions for an oak conservation project, this perennial climbing plant increases the known number of Polystemma species […]
The Vallarta Botanical Garden attends the 2026 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Annual Conference

The Vallarta Botanical Garden attends the 2026 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Annual Conference By Dr. Cristobal Sánchez June 17, 2026 The 2026 APGA Annual Conference was held in San Francisco from June 8 to 12, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel and its host gardens: Filoli Historic House and Gardens and […]
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 […]
New Technical Manager at the Vallarta Botanical Garden

New Technical Manager at the Vallarta Botanical Garden New Technical Manager at the Vallarta Botanical Garden By Antonio de Jesús Gómez Pérez November 9, 2025 Hello, I’m Antonio Gómez, the new Technical Manager at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. I studied Biology at the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where I focused on the […]
Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis)

Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis) Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis) By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso August 5, 2025 A core part of our mission is working with local communities to spread awareness of and enthusiasm for their natural heritage and what they can do to the unique biodiversity of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easter Event and Palm Sunday

Easter Event and Palm Sunday Easter Event and Palm Sunday Exit of the Easter Event and Palm Sunday in the Botanical Garden of Vallarta By María Reyes May 29, 2025 On April 13th, we celebrated Palm Sunday with a tour of our palm collection, and on April 20th, the Vallarta Botanical Garden was once again […]
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 […]