Mezquite Festival [] El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden

The event is to highlight the benefits and importance of this plant that is produced a lot in the region and in other areas of the center and south of the country.

“Let’s celebrate the abundance of the semi-desert by learning about the importance of mesquite in the local ecosystem, its ethnobotanical history, the harvesting and processing of pods for the production of delicious foods with high nutritional density, and about the potential for integration into regenerative agriculture systems of this multipurpose native tree that has been the food sustenance of various indigenous cultures for thousands of years.

The sweet and nutritious mesquite pods have been one of the most important staple foods of the indigenous peoples of the arid zones of the continent for thousands of years, they are an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and essential amino acids such as lysine.

Mesquite has the potential to become a strategic element in the revitalization of ecosystems and to provide food independence for the populations of the arid and semi-arid areas of Mexico and we want to celebrate that, “say the organizers of the community festival.

The Mezquite Community Festival is next Saturday, August 6, from 12 pm to 5 pm. The entrance has a cost of $ 100 pesos per person (includes a mesquite lemonade).

Free admission:
-People presenting INE with address in the municipality.
-People from rural communities surrounding San Miguel.
-Children under 10 years old or accompanied by an adult who presents INE with address in the municipality.

Están todos invitados a celebrar la abundancia del #semidesierto y aprender sobre la importancia del mezquite en el #ecosistema local, su historia #etnobotánica, la cosecha y procesamiento de las #vainas para la producción de deliciosos #alimentos con alta densidad nutricional, y sobre el potencial de integración a sistemas de #agricultura #regenerativa de este árbol nativo multipropósito que ha sido el sustento alimenticio de diversas culturas indígenas por miles de año.

El mezquite tiene el potencial de volverse un elemento estratégico en la revitalización de los ecosistemas y de proveer #soberanía #alimentaria para las poblaciones de las zonas áridas y semiáridas de #México y eso queremos celebrarlo

Para expositores de productos del semidesierto mexicano y boletos, escribe al 3321 774 390

Everyone is invited to celebrate the abundance of the #semi-desert and learn about the importance of mesquite in the local #ecosystem, its #ethnobotanical history, the harvesting and processing of the #pods for the production of delicious #foods with high nutritional density, and about the potential for integration into #regenerative #agriculture systems of this multipurpose native tree that has been the food source of various indigenous cultures for thousands of years.

Mesquite has the potential to become a strategic element in the revitalization of ecosystems and to provide #food #sovereignty for the populations of the arid and semi-arid zones of #Mexico and we want to celebrate that For exhibitors of products from the Mexican semi-desert and tickets, write to 3321 774 390

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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