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CONANP, the national commission on protected areas, is a decentralized organization whose main purpose is the conservation of Mexico’s natural heritage and its ecological systems. Puerto Vallarta is fortunate in having several protected areas, such as the Marieta Islands National Park, the Isabel Island National Park, the Ameca River, the Nuevo Vallarta turtle camps and Platanitos.
For this reason and to foster ecological awareness among the youth of Vallarta, CONANP is organizing National Conservation Week, November 27-29. This event is held every year across Mexico, and this is the second year for Puerto Vallarta.
Last year, several activities were held in various locations, culminating at Hidalgo Park for the first ConserVAMOS Rally and its awards. Other activities included theater productions, bird exhibits, and the presentation of protected areas in the region.
This year, the objective is to surpass what was achieved in 2007, presenting FECO (the Fair for Conservation), designed as a forum for learning, having fun and above all raising awareness. Adults are also welcome at this fair.
Topics to be addressed during this event will include coral reefs year (declared by CONANP), international year of the frog, year of sports and physical education, and international Earth day, among others.
Please note that National Conservation Week will take place on different dates at different locations: November 14 in San Sebastián del Oeste and November 22 in Banderas Bay.
By: Juan Espinoza
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