PROJECT: The Cuautla river is fed by the spring Los Sabinos-
Santa Rosa-San Cristobal, which is a protected natural area and
provides drinking water to 19 colonies of the municipality. To
protect this heritage and promoting ecosystem conservation,
preserving its natural beauty, regulate urban growth and population
pressure exerted on the banks of the river and the area Cuautla
springs, standardize and streamline production activities and
protect the recharge zone of aquifers, various actions involving all sectors of the
population of this city are necessary. The objectives of this international volunteering
workcamp are to help improve the quality of life and environment for the inhabitants of
ANP, promote the development of recreational and tourism activities on the landscape
scenarios because the springs, flora and fauna constitute an attraction for people of
Cuautla and Ayala, and develop integrated sanitation actions in the Cuautla River.
WORK: Volunteers will do some mapping in the area in order to identify the problems of
this Protected Natural Area, they will participate in the production of aromatic plants,
perform cleaning work in the channel and slopes longing the river; will
develop awareness-raising workshops on management and care of
Protected Natural Area; will participate in the design of murals for the
care of Protected Natural Area; will conduct visits to historical and
cultural sites in the region and establish exchange of experiences with
people to generate alternative solutions to environmental problems.
LOCATION: Cuautla is located 2 hrs. south of Mexico City.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at a house adapted with all
basic services.
REQUIREMENTS : Interest in the themes of Environment, Social and Arts.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes accommodation and food and
some organisational costs.