What we Do

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."

— William James

community commitment

We work locally to connect people with nature: to strengthen our relationship with the land, our water and all living beings that share our home and to foster commitment to protecting and revitalizing our natural heritage and the ecological health of San Miguel de Allende.

Our Programs

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Amigos de la Presa

Providing water-based activities to promote recreation, ecotourism, watershed stewardship and to encourage a water literate society that is aware and informed of the complex challenges in securing and managing our water resources.

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Nature in the City

We have several ways in which we promote nature in the city and encourage you to get involved in nurturing habitats for both wildlife and people in the places where we live, work and play.

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Niños y Naturaleza

We lead children on an exciting journey of discovery into the world of nature.  Enroute they develop the values, know-how and confidence to empower them to make a positive difference in the world.

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WATER RESILIENCY

Audubon de Mexico is a member of AguaVida network of non-governmental organizations working in the areas of environmental and public health, which acts on behalf of San Miguel residents to promote a safe, sustainable and equitable water supply for people and wildlife and to protect the quality of life in San Miguel de Allende today and in the future.

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Save a Tree for Life

Save a Tree for Life is a volunteer participation program to conserve and protect our native trees located in public open spaces and local parks.  At Parque Landeta and “the Peninsula” (located near the Presa Allende), we have identified nearly 1500 trees that are threatened by invasive plants.

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Rescue the Presa Allende

Rescatemos la Presa Ignacio Allende, is a response to the urgent need to remove and manage the infestation of Water Hyacinth in the Presa Allende.   We welcome volunteers to work on strategic projects and to help with extracting this invasive plant.  Your donations are needed to sponsor members of the fishing community and to fund equipment and demonstration projects.

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Wildlife Care & Conservation

Helping wildlife thrive in our human dominated world through education and by providing resources for injured or orphaned birds and other wildlife.

 

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Cross-cultural Partnerships

Uniting youth, teachers, river restoration practitioners, and birders for deep cultural connections and sustained conservation of our shared migratory birds and their habitats through our participation in the Willamette-Laja Twinning Partnership.

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Supporting Students and Young Professionals

Providing support to university students in the fields of biology, ecology and/or conservation to help them gain real-world experience, strengthen their skills and broaden their professional network.

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Audubon de Mexico is a member of AguaVida network of non-governmental organizations working in the areas of environmental and public health, which acts on behalf of San Miguel residents to promote a safe, sustainable and equitable water supply for people and wildlife and to protect the quality of life in San Miguel de Allende today and in the future.

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