Zika is a disease that is transmitted by an infected mosquito (Aedes species); and in January 2016, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention posted Zika advice. Pregnant women and women considering becoming pregnant are advised to postpone travel to what is now more than 30 countries and territories [……]
September was a busy month for hatchlings. Nests hatching on all beaches nightly, some beaches with multiples. There is not a set time for the hatchlings, but luckily most of them get to the water safely in the night. The volunteers work early evening shifts before dark to help protect [……]
Last report, we told you about the Uber protests going on in Playa del Carmen. Protests still continue, at least in Playa del Carmen, but are more muted. Just yesterday (Sept 29th), there were more taxis and collectivos lining up to participate in a rolling blockade where they block one lane [……]
Nopales can be grown in our gardens simply by putting a pad of the cactus on the dirt — it will root and grow! Take a pad and put it upright about an inch deep in soil or rock. Do not water it. There is enough moisture in the [……]
Hi, Everyone! Just want to let you know what’s happening. We had a meeting with Jaime Macedo and his staff of architects. It is a great group of very talented people with a leader who believes in conservation and low-density population environments. Sr. Macedo is going [……]
Akumal Resident Liz Conover died in New York City on Monday August 29, 2016, at the age of 71, after living two years with lung cancer. She kept tending to her beloved gardens overlooking Holly Pond in Darien, Connecticut. She continued to shine her light and energy on her surroundings, [……]
Here’s some darn sad and (insert adjective of your choice) news. We know that thieves target tourist areas, so we usually pay attention to our belongings and our surroundings. Thieves recently have availed themselves of techno devices that allow them to detect the presence of electronic devices inside vehicles. There [……]
The Paca The paca, a large rodent also known as the spotted paca, can be found at altitudes ranging from sea level to 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) in tropical forests from eastern Mexico to eastern Paraguay, northern Argentina and northern Uruguay. In most of Mexico and Central America, it is known [……]
October Dates to Remember 2016 1 Jenny 3 Cathy Perez 4 Stefanie Fredette 8 Maureen Miller 9 Pat Reagan 10 Gary Phillips 11 Hollis Hines 11 Lynne Fanshier 13 Kazue Hayashi 13 Peggy & Mike Stone, Anniversary 14 Denny Mahan 17 Nancy Poor 17 Alison Keegan 19 Verana Titze 20 [……]
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