INGLÉS IV

   Planet's Voice

Saúl:

Hi everyone! We arrived in Mexico City on Saturday morning and traveled by bus to Xochimilco. The trip was a bit long, but we saw the canals on the way, and it was really exciting. We are staying in a small Airbnb near the water, and it has been very quiet and relaxing. The weather has been good so far... It has been sunny most of the time, it has only been a little cool and fresh in the evenings.

We have joined the "Save the Axolotl program" which works to protect the axolotls and their natural home in the canals.

Since I arrived, I have cleaned trash from the water, planted an aquatic plant, and red an axolotl in the conservation center. I also built a small shelter for one and have spoken with a local person about how to take care of the environment.

In the next few days, I'm going to take a boat trip visit a chinampa, and I'm going to organize a small account about the importance of the axolotl. I’m going to take photos of axolotls.

It was an amazing experience.

Rigoberto:

Hello, everyone! A few days ago, I arrived in Mexico City and then I traveled to Xochimilco to discover more about its culture and nature. The trip was calm but full of colors because I saw the trajineras decorated with flowers and the floating markets on the canals. I stayed in a family’s house near the chinampas, and every morning I woke up with the sound of birds.

The weather has been warm and pleasant, although this morning it was a little cloudy. When the sun came out, the water reflected the light in a beautiful way.

The program Save the Axolotl Habitat is very inspiring. It was designed to protect this endangered amphibian and to teach people how to care for the canals and their environment. I visited the information center, and I learned about the traditional farming methods that help keep the ecosystem alive. During my stay, I’ve already seen several axolotls swimming slowly in their tanks. I’vealso noticed how the water quality changes from one area to another, and this made me understand how important conservation efforts are.

In the next days, I’m going to visit a greenhouse where chinampa farmers are growing vegetables. On Saturday morning, I’m joining a group of students, and we are planting native flowers along the canals. Finally, I’m going to participate in a cultural activity and I’m learning about the legends that connect the axolotl with Mexican traditions.

                                                       

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          "Save Xochimilco Soul"

The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness about the contamination that is destroying the natural habitat of axolotls in Xochimilco. The campaign seeks to inform people about how pollution affects this unique mexican species and how simple actions can help protect it.

This campaign is directed to high school students between 15 and 18 years old. They are chosen because at this age, young people start developing soccial responsability and can influence their communities.

The main colour of the campaign will be green, because it respresents life, nature, and hope. Blue, will also be used to represent water, the essential element for the axolotl's survivaal, and to evoke calmness and purity.

                                                               Slogan: "Protect the water, save the Axolotl"

  

Xochimilco´s canals have been contaminated by waste , agriculturechemicals, and untreated water for many years. As a result, the population of axolotls have been reduced by almost 90% in the last two decades. The species has been classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The native plants that provide shelter and food for axolotls have been destroyed by pollution and invasive species.

Urgent action si needed to recover the ecosystem that once allowed them to thrive.

Different activities will be organized to solve the problem. Environmental workshops will be held in high schools to teach students how pollution affects the canals and how they can help. Cleaning days will be coordinated in Xochimilco with volunteers who will collect garbage and remove harmful materials from the water. Informative videos and social media challenges will be created to spreed awareness using hashtags like #SaveXochimilco and #AxolotlRescue. Local artists

will paint murals that represent the beauty and importance of the axolotl, inspiring people to protect it.

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