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 […]

United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE

United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE Technical Workshop in Turrialba   By Evelyn Martínez Cuevas October 22, 2025 The Vallarta Botanical Gardens (VBG) is part of the Central and Caribbean Botanical Garden (CCBG) and the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) networks. Both organizations promote collaboration between gardens on conservation, […]

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 […]

Vallarta Botanical Garden as a Beneficiary

Vallarta Botanical Garden as a Beneficiary Vallarta Botanical Garden as a Beneficiary 4 simple steps to add the Vallarta Botanical Garden as a beneficiary in your Will or Trust   By Christopher Jacobs May 28, 2025 “A society grows great when old men (and women!) plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” – […]

Conservation Work

Conservation Work Conservation Work Bringing you closer to our Conservation work than ever before   By Christopher Jacobs May 28, 2025 As we enter the fifth month of our 20th anniversary year, we have been thinking of ways to connect you, our valued friends and supporters, more deeply with the conservation work of the Garden. […]

Education for Conservation

Education for Conservation Education for Conservation A new project in El Cuale for the local production of the white oak (Quercus cualensis) By Dr. Maribel Arenas Navarro May 28, 2025 We are delighted and excited to share with you that we have launched our next educational program in the community of El Cuale, Jalisco. Last […]

Prosthechea sanchezii

Mexican OrchidProsthechea sanchezii Mexican Orchid Prosthechea sanchezii   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso April 08, 2025 Orchids are the most diverse group of plants in the world, and proof of this is the continuous discovery of new species in recent years. Such is the case of Prosthechea sanchezii, which was published in December 2024. […]