Biocultural Fair: Sale of Semidesert Plants [] Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden

June 14th and 15th
9am to 5pm
Free admission

El Charco is preparing a Biocultural Fair in order to promote the proliferation of semi-desert plants, native to the area that contribute to preserving the natural heritage of the area.

On Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, the Charco del Ingenio will offer free workshops and conferences, in addition to the sale of plants, books and traditional dishes.

Native plants provide a unique aesthetic and cultural value, reflecting the history and identity of a region, with this event we seek to promote their cultivation since being typical of the area they promote better water absorption, while requiring less care and resources for their maintenance.

The event will begin at 9 a.m., workshops will be given for the elaboration of a biol, on the propagation of crassulaceae and for the transplantation of herbaceous plants.

In addition, during the weekend, attendees will be able to enjoy dishes and desserts made with typical ingredients of the region.

The plants of our region are the outcome of a fascinating process of evolutionary adaptation over many millennia, occupying their place and their specific function within semiarid ecosystems. They are species that have developed varied and amazing evolutionary strategies, which have allowed them to survive with scarcity of water and extreme temperatures, offering us their natural beauty.

This season, the Botanical Garden offers specimens of these plants at affordable prices, for the transformation of the San Miguel gardens. Advice will also be given for planting, watering and care, so that the acquired plants develop strong and healthy.

Native plants are adapted to your region’s climate and soil conditions, meaning they require less water, fertilizers and pesticides. This is not only beneficial for the environment, but also facilitates its care and maintenance.

COME AND ARM YOUR GARDEN AT THE MID-DESERT PLANT BIOCULTURAL FAIR!.

Much of San Miguel’s splendor can be discovered in its abundance of man made beauty, but at El Charco del Ingenio, nature is the aesthetic draw. At this more than 170-acre botanical garden set in an ecological preserve, you’ll have the chance to spot wildlife, walk along greenery-lined trails and learn about various species of local cacti. Meanwhile, the San Miguel community often gathers in the garden to watch performances, partake in ceremonies and attend environmental education programs. Recent travelers recommend enjoying a hike through the park, picnicking alongside the waterfalls or spending an evening at a concert in the outdoor amphitheater. Located just a mile northeast of central San Miguel, El Charco del Ingenio can be reached on foot (it’s about a 30-minute walk from the municipal market) or by taxi. The reserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Led by English-speaking guides, two-hour tours of the conservation area operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. NATURAL HISTORY TOURS AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN (in English) Recorrido de la Historia Natural por El Jardin Botanico (en inglés) Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-noon general public: 150pesos; members 100pesos Martes/Jueves de 10am a mediodia; public general: 150pesos; miembros 100pesos Bird Watching Tours every first and third Wednesday of the month. 9:00-11:30am; general public: 150pesos; members 100pesos Excursiones de observación de aves cada primer y tercer miércoles del mes. 9: 00-11: 30 am; public general: 150pesos; miembros 100pesos For more information, visit the garden’s website.

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