Zapopan, Jalisco; March 24, 2025. The Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campusis proudly commemorating the first anniversary of its Pollinator Gardenan institutional project that promotes environmental educationeducation, the urban biodiversity and the care of pollinator species such as bees, butterflies and bees, butterflies and hummingbirds..
This ecological space, located behind the Aula Magna Garden and next to the Ermita, was inaugurated on March 7, 2024, as part of the sustainable actions of the Department of Social Commitmentin collaboration with University Lifein collaboration with Vida Universitaria, the Operations Department and the team of Gardeners and the campus gardening team.
An oasis for local biodiversity
The Pollinator Garden was designed as a natural natural refuge for pollinatorswhile contributing to the enrichment of the university ecosystem. It houses more than 500 plants - such as African lilies, perennial daisies, gazanias, maria bonita, lantanas and asclepias - all selected for their environmental value, hardiness- all selected for their environmental value, hardiness and ability to attract insects and birds.
According to Alma Montes , coordinator of Social Commitment, this space has an educational purpose.This space has an educational purpose: "Through the garden we encourage students to care for nature, plants and the species that come to it. It is a living experience of connection with the environment."
Student involvement and community collaboration
During its creation, 38 students from the Guadalajara campus actively participated in the planting of approximately 500 plants, strengthening not only the process of urban urban pollinationThis not only strengthened the urban pollination process, but also the sense of belonging and ecological awareness among the university community.
The plants were generously donated by the Government of Zapopan and the Directorate of Parks and Gardensin an exemplary example of inter-institutional collaboration.
Commitment to university sustainability
This anniversary is an opportunity to recognize the collective effort that made this environmental project possible. Since its creation, the Pollinator Garden has been a symbol of Universidad Panamericana's commitment to sustainability, environmental education and ecological responsibility. Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to sustainability, environmental education and ecological responsibility..
With this space, Panamericana reaffirms its vision of forming leaders that promote a more harmonious environment, conscious of the value and respect for nature.
Learn more about sustainability initiatives at Universidad Panamericana: www.up.edu.mx/sostenibilidad
