The Environmental Fair, organized by the Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment to commemorate World Migratory Bird Day, brought together more than 300 students, along with educational institutions, scientific organizations, and government agencies, in a joint effort to promote the conservation of ecosystems that host these traveling species.
CCC Norte Durango took part by donating 500 trees, aimed at strengthening community tree cover and promoting ecological restoration in priority areas. Each tree was delivered in biodegradable pots, with an eco-friendly substrate made of hydrogel, coconut fiber, and earthworm humus —the latter produced from compost generated at the power plant itself— reaffirming the company’s commitment to circular economy principles and the responsible use of organic waste.
The GPG Mexico team was represented by David Adrián Najera Vela, Diana Enríquez Calderón, Carmen Sonora, Zayrah Luisa Cardosa Villanueva, Aline Groux Álvarez, Alex Mayoral Domínguez, Carlos Mercado Galarza, Anel Jazmín Ramírez Carreño, Daniel Ruiz Gutiérrez, Patricia Villalobos Castro, Manuel Acosta, José Salinas, and Alonso Gurrola Gurrola, who actively participated in environmental education activities, student engagement, and the dissemination of biodiversity-related content.
The event included guided tours of the Málaga wetland, migratory bird watching, interactive stands, and the award ceremony for the 2025 Children’s Drawing Contest, recognizing the creativity of boys and girls from the communities of 27 de Noviembre, Málaga, Abraham González, and Carlos Real.
During the fair, an educational poster was also presented on the huizache (Vachellia farnesiana), a native tree species from Mexico’s arid regions that provides shelter, food, and habitat for a variety of species, including migratory birds visiting the Málaga wetland.
One of the most touching moments of the event came when a mother shared how her son carefully tended to the huizache he had received. When she asked why he watered it “if it wasn’t useful,” the boy confidently explained its ecological importance —as shelter, food, and habitat for many species—. After a short conversation, the mother smiled and admitted, “They really are important.”
These simple yet meaningful exchanges highlight the transformative power of environmental education when it connects with daily life and family affection.
As a result of their ongoing commitment to environmental education, ecological restoration, and inter-institutional collaboration, the participation of CCC Norte Durango and GPG Mexico reaffirms that protecting migratory birds begins with caring for their habitats and valuing native species such as the huizache —a symbol of resilience and biodiversity across northern Mexico’s desert landscapes.
