Throughout generations and very accelerated demographic changes in Tijuana such as overpopulation, many of us residents go to supermarkets to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, so that having so much population, prices tend to rise and sometimes not have access to these foods to carry out a balanced diet.
So the term environmental education could be the key, implementing community gardens provide educational opportunities to teach people about sustainable agriculture, the importance of biodiversity and water conservation.
Many people do not have the knowledge to start growing their own food and be self-sustainable, this is due to the little diffusion and workshops that are not normally offered in Mexico.
I explain a little of what you learn in environmental education, topics such as ecology, conservation, climate change, natural resources, sustainability, environmental ethics and citizen participation. There are also workshops to learn how to create your own garden and grow your own food such as fruits and vegetables.
Thus, the creation of gardens in urban areas such as Tijuana would benefit in increasing the availability of fresh and healthy food for the local community. This is especially relevant in areas where access to fresh produce may be limited. As well as care and awareness of respect for the environment and the nature that connects us.
Especially in a world where climate change and extreme events are becoming more frequent, the ability to produce food locally can increase community resilience in the event of a crisis.
As well as adopting a vegetable garden at home allows you to save on the shopping basket and get healthier products to take care of your family’s diet or you could have an extra income by selling these resources, as well as helping to reduce the environmental impact.
Because of these issues in this project we care about enriching our environment, being PASAC a sustainable agroforestry park will not only provide fresh food, but will also encourage social interaction, teamwork and a greater respect for the environment. The community will benefit from a green space where they can connect with the land and with each other.
At the heart of the park, we will find community gardens. Here, residents and volunteers will be able to join together to grow a variety of crops. From fruits to vegetables, these gardens will be a source of fresh, organic food for the community where everyone will have access to and be able to put into practice what they have learned in workshops, talks and recreational activities to connect with nature and the people we care about.