Mexico expands youth environmental education with tree‑story outings and seed‑ball workshops

The Eco‑Bahía Foundation partnered with Parque La Ceiba Chemuyil in Riviera Maya to run the "Un árbol, una historia" program, taking more than 20 children aged six to twelve on a guided forest walk. Participants observed tree bark, listened to the wind, identified wildlife and imagined the stories trees could tell, receiving a symbolic recognition for committing to protect local natural heritage. Luis Verdín, director of Eco‑Bahía, said the activity aims to foster lifelong environmental stewardship.

Separately, the Instituto Hidalguense de Educación (IHE) launched a "Recuperación del medio ambiente con bombas de vida" workshop for basic‑school students in the 2025‑2026 school year. The program teaches students to make clay seed balls, called "bombas de vida," using the Japanese Nendo Dango technique. Once dried, the seed balls can be scattered to re‑vegetate degraded areas, supporting the state’s sustainability goals and the New Mexican School curriculum’s emphasis on environmental education.