May 29-30 in Cananea, Sonora
Join us in Cananea for a community weekend celebrating the grassland ecosystem of northeastern Sonora. Cananea lies in the heart of the Sky Islands region — a place where rivers are born, and where biodiversity and culture abound. We look forward to a couple days full of community, learning, celebration, culture, hiking, and camping!
This gathering is part of the celebration of the United Nations’ International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, which seeks to recognize the importance of grasslands, biodiversity conservation, and the livelihoods of rural communities.
Program of Activities
Friday, May 29
- Environmental education at schools — 9 a.m.
- Regenerative ranching panel, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Cananea Ranchers Association
- Ranchers’ social gathering — 12-1 p.m., at the Cananea Ranchers Association
- Group camp opens at Cananea Municipal Nursery — 3 p.m.
- Booth setup for organizations at the Cananea Municipal Plaza — 3-5 p.m.
- Community festival at the Cananea Municipal Plaza – 5-10 p.m. (music, cultural dance, organization booths, talks, food, dancing, games, raffles)
Saturday, May 30
- Hiking in the Sierra la Elenita – 6:30 a.m. (rides will depart from the Cananea Municipal Nursery at 5:45 a.m. and from the Cananea Municipal Plaza at 6 a.m.)
- Workshop on rotational grazing with electric fencing at Zaragoza Ejidal Hall — 9 a.m.
- Group camping and hangout, plus screening of the documentary “Thinking Like Water” at the Cananea Municipal Nursery, 7-9 p.m.
Location & Lodging
For those coming from the U.S., here’s info on the “Only Sonora” permit. If you’re looking for a place to stay, there are hotels in Cananea, as well as a free camping option at the Cananea Municipal Nursery.
If you have questions, contact SIA Environmental Outreach Coordinator Mónica Montaño. And for more updates on our work with ranchers and ejidatarios in Sonora, join our channel on WhatsApp.