If you're the ecological type and want to get to know some locals with similar interests, why not participate in a community River Cleanup on Sunday, April 19, starting at 8 am at the Public Works building by the Pitiallal Soriana Shopping Center on Fco Villa? You don't need to know Spanish but you will probably learn some. All you need is comfy clothing and shoes, a hat, gloves, sun screen, … [Read more...]

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Flower and Garden Show. February 24 to March 1, 2009. Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE: Tuesday, February 24 2 pm – Charlotte Semple of Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates 4 pm – Pasqual, the basketmaker “Basket-weaving Demonstration” Wednesday, February 25 2 pm – TJ Hartung of Vallarta Orchid Society “Orchids, … [Read more...]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed but the beaches on Puerto Vallarta's central and south sides have grown noticeably larger this season, compared to at least the last 6 years. What was once only rock is now sand. It's a good time to be at the beach. BEACH WATER QUALITY … [Read more...]

Vallarta Orchid Society Scheduled Meetings: Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:00 pm, at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens Subject: "Fragrant Orchids" This talk will cover the fundaments of scents and will introduce some of the various orchids that are fragrant. Saturday, November 29, 2008 1:00 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens Subject: "Orchid Sex" This talk will discuss orchids in the … [Read more...]

REFORESTACION RIVIERA RIO PITILLAL: El Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta A.C., invites you to celebrate el Día de San Isidro Labrador Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. We'll walk together (dads, moms, children, neighbors, pets, friends, girlfriends, etc.., Etc.), for 1 ½ hours on the riverfront of the River Pitillal. (both north and south sides). The guides will give a summary of the 5 … [Read more...]

GRUPO ECOLÓGICO DE PUERTO VALLARTA A.C. Believes that residents of Bahía de Banderas have the legal right and moral responsibility toparticipate in the conservation of the natural beauty and wildlife of the area as essential elements of our community. Believes that public education and community involvement are necessary to obtain high, enduring levels of interest in conservation of local … [Read more...]