On Friday, July 18, a special visit day was held under the themes “Living Footprints – United for Biodiversity” and “Energy Connection,” with 34 participants, primarily family members of active personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA). The experience was organized by various areas of GPG Mexico and included awareness-raising activities at the Nakú Kayám Camp and a guided tour of the Tuxpan III and IV combined-cycle power plant.
Starting at 7:00 a.m., the group departed for the camp, where they were welcomed with educational kits about sea turtles. The day began with a moving release of baby Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii), along with information about the species and its situation in the region. One participant shared: “I had never seen a turtle release before—it was deeply moving. It made me want to take better care of the planet.”
Next, a sensory activity encouraged participants to connect with nature through sounds, textures, and natural aromas, followed by a light breakfast. During a workshop on the biology and life cycle of sea turtles, attendees reflected on the importance of marine species in maintaining ecological balance.
The visit also included observing a natural nest, visiting the hatchery area, and participating in a beach cleanup as part of the group’s environmental commitment.
Through the dynamic “The Turtle of Hope,” participants shared personal reflections and environmental commitments, such as protecting species, keeping beaches clean, and taking part in volunteer actions.
To foster group connection, participants joined in a traditional Apache rain chant and learned about GPG Mexico’s sustainability efforts, including rainwater harvesting systems and the educational nursery.
Each attendee received a seedling, grown by students from the Environmental Educators program and planted on June 10, 2025, at the educational nursery of the Países Bajos km 8 Telebachillerato.
Species such as tamarind and jobo were handed out with botanical labels, planting dates, and the institutional logo—symbols of a shared ecological commitment.
In the afternoon, the group visited the Tuxpan III and IV CCPP, where they were welcomed by Engineer Fernando García, the plant manager, and Engineer Francisco Cerezo. They offered a clear explanation of how a combined-cycle power plant operates.
During the tour, visitors expressed amazement at the technological scale: “It’s incredible to see how energy is generated and how much work goes into running the plant.”
Areas visited included the meeting room, operational zones, and the control room, where technical processes and monitoring systems were showcased.
Participants were invited to share a single word summarizing their experience. The responses were as diverse as they were heartfelt: joyful, amazed, curious, inspired, enthusiastic, grateful.
One testimonial summed it up: “I really enjoyed all the activities we did today.”
The day concluded with a group photo symbolizing the connection between community, environmental education, and energy technology.
