How to differentiate the native palms of Guatemala?
Palms are plants that grow mostly in warm places. This means that they cannot be found in every country around the world. In that sense, the tropical weather of Guatemala has made it possible that a remarkable amount of different
Forest Rangers, true heroes of nature
For many decades, you must have heard about the importance of our role in protecting our environment. How our day-by-day actions and habits must change in order to secure the future of a healthy life, from small actions like being
A Young Spark of Action
Nature is our home, well-being, health, livelihood, culture, and inspiration, so we must take care of the environment and biodiversity that surrounds us. On the occasion of the celebration of the International Youth Day this August 12, I believe that it's important to
8 things you can do today to help the environment
Did you know that… Sea levels and global temperatures rise every year, making it difficult for humans and nature to adapt. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Habitats from rainforests to wetlands are being damaged due to human expansion
What is happening in the largest lake in Guatemala?
Most of the time people talk about how Guatemala has incomparable landscapes, how its forests and bodies of water are impressive, and how culture contributes to tourism in the country. But, what happens in the daily life of those who
Mangroves, friendly ecosystems!
What are mangroves? Mangroves are ecosystems that you can find on the border between land and sea. They are home to a wide variety of species, including migratory birds, marine species, reptiles, and some plant species. In addition, they have many
A Collective Effort
A little introduction A little over a year ago I joined the FLAAR Mesoamerica team, in the MayanToons division. This is a team that creates, develops and seeks to educate more people in Guatemala, to know and join a task that