Curator’s Corner

Dear Members and Friends of the Garden,

April is the month that brings us Easter on the 9th, Earth Day on the 22nd, and the beginning of spring days; its a magical time of renewal. Nature selflessly provides beauty and experiences, and all we need to do is become aware. At the Vallarta Botanical Garden, we invite you to come and find renewal in nature.

Sadly however, as we witness the increasing loss of habitat, see growing lists of endangered species, and examine data regarding our changing climate, renewal may seem unattainable. Seen through a different lens however, this current environment can serve as inspiration to think more creatively and develop longterm ideas for the benefit of future generations.

We’ve expanded the Vallarta Botanical Garden’s Forest Preserve to over 80 hectares within the last two years. Now we have the opportunity to do something much bigger: we’re exploring the possibility to more than quadruple this preserve by January 2024. The biodiversity of plant and animal species in this property is staggering and must be preserved now.

Protecting this land and the positive impact this purchase would have in terms of conservation, is truly mind-blowing: delicate ecosystems will not just survive but flourish. In addition, we have confirmed that this land is an essential piece of the Jaguar Corridor, having captured images of several wild cats, including the ocelot and puma. Please write to us to request a brochure and other material to learn how you can particpate. Contact Jesus Reyes at directorgeneral@vbgardens.org Subject: Forest Preserve. Our campaign to create the largest wildlife sanctuary in the Puerto Vallarta area is becoming a reality.

With much appreciation from the Garden,

Robert Price Founder and Curator, Vallarta Botanical Garden