Together with researchers from the UNAM biology station in Chamela and Central Washington University, we hosted an environmental education workshop for preschool- and elementary-age kids and their families in the village of Emiliano Zapata. Almost 60 children and parents attended! Day one of the two-part event gave participants the chance to learn about local flora and fauna by getting an up-close or even hands-on look at preserved specimens and live animals. During the second part of the workshop, the kids worked with a local artist to paint a mural of the plants and wildlife they’d encountered. The artwork will add some color to the school walls while celebrating the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us in this remarkable region.
Turtles and Spiders and Toads, Oh My!