Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The island of Cozumel will inaugurate its first municipal pollinator garden this weekend, an initiative focused on protecting monarch butterflies and fostering environmental conservation among local families.
Judith Argüelles, the municipal ecology subdirector, announced that the event will take place on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. on Félix González Avenue between Juárez and 3 Sur. The project is part of efforts led by Mayor José Luis Chacón to strengthen community involvement in environmental protection.
The garden will include the planting of approximately 80 Curassavica shrubs, which provide an ideal habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Argüelles noted that the Alas Mayas organization recorded the first monarch butterfly sighting on the island in January, where its full life cycle and reproduction were monitored.
Curassavica is protected under Mexico’s NOM-059 environmental regulation due to its importance for feeding and reproducing bees, hummingbirds, ants, and butterflies, making it a key species for ecological balance.
The inauguration is open to the public, with officials encouraging families, youth, and residents to participate. Attendees are advised to wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and use sun protection like hats or caps. Municipal staff will handle the digging for planting the shrubs.
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