Nature and Critters

World Turtle Day – 2021

May 31, 2021 0

World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23.  Because it fell on Sunday this year, Akumal celebrated on May 24.  CEA staff and volunteers, as well as a veterinarian from the Monkey Sanctuary, gave short talks on turtle biology, life cycle, hazards, predators, and how best to protect [……]

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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Common Ground

May 31, 2021 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/04/18/988385478/sunday-puzzle-vowel-replacement On-air Challenge:  I’m going to name two things. You name something they have in common. Ex. The eye/ A school –> PUPIL 1. A compass/ A sewing kit 2. A typewriter/ A lock 3. An ear/ Panama 4. A dentist/ A [……]

Events

Free Dental Clinic for Area Children

May 24, 2021 0

*** GRATUITA *** Clínica Dental  para niños de 6 a 18 años Servicios prestados sin cargo: Empastes (rellenos) Fluoruro Extracciones Limpiezas   La clínica está en el Centro Comunitario de Akumal  durante 8:30 am  a  5:00 pm         del 24 de mayo al 28 de mayo     y del [……]

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Charlene Could Use a Little Help from Her Friends

May 19, 2021 0

I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/98f82d76. Even a small donation could help Phyllis Olson, Charlene’s sister, reach their fundraising goal. And if you can’t make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for taking a [……]

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Tortuga Escondida Residency Center: Open Call

May 15, 2021 1

Hidden Turtle Residency for Scientists, Artists, Makers and More Tortuga Escondida Residency Center announces an Open Call for applications   Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico: The Tortuga Escondida Residency Center announces an Open Call for the Hidden Turtle Residency for Scientists, Artists Makers and More. We invite a global range of [……]

Nature and Critters

Home Owners And Managers: The Duty to Care

May 15, 2021 1

It is the biggest event in Quintana Roo, it lasts six months of the year, and it occurs right here on Akumal’s beaches. It brings in more tourism dollars than we can count — but what are we doing to ensure its survival? Some are doing absolutely nothing! The question [……]

Events

Derby Day – Today!

May 1, 2021 0

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is always held on the first Saturday of the month of May in the town of Louisville, USA. Distinctively known as “the fastest two minutes in sports.” Referred to as the “Run for the Roses.” Join your friends for TV coverage of this [……]