In order to help to protect our environment, Rosa Chaparro gives us some useful advice regarding "the three r's": reduce, reuse and recycle.

Guillermina and Candelario enjoy a day at the beach with the help of a palm tree that they use as a swing, but something incredible happens when Guillermina gets tangled up in it.

The Tsáchila community has undertaken the task of opening its doors to foreign visitors, giving them the opportunity to learn more about their traditions and culture.

Meli teaches us how to make fun dinosaur jars and note holders.

Our guide introduces us to the Cuzama haciendas, a hidden location in the Yucatan jungle where one can admire the remains of colonial haciendas formerly dedicated to the production of henequen, a type of Central American agave also known as sisal.

Our guide, Claudia, takes us on a tour of the amazing natural wonder, the cenotes of Cuzamá, cave formations with natural springs in which one can experience the rejuvenating effects of immersion.

New York has the Hudson; Paris has the Seine; London has the Thames. Rivers were important in the building of these cities: they were commercial routes and also a source of food. Aterciopelados (in English, literally “The Velvety Ones”) the well-known Colombian band, remind us of the importance of our rivers with the title song of their socially conscious album Río.

Karina gives a summary of the two startup companies she has previously spoken about and gives us some helpful advice about small changes we can make in our daily lives to help the environment.

Carlos keeps teaching us more environmental terms, which he will reinforce by reciting a typical paragraph we might hear during a news segment on the environment.

This time, Amaya introduces us to Samy, a donkey who is not from the sanctuary but is rather just visiting from northern France. Let's hear his fascinating story!

In this episode of News Vocabulary, Carlos focuses on commonly used environmental terms, explaining their meanings and giving us examples in context.

Amaya tells us the story of the donkey sanctuary's latest rescue, Sabanero, whose previous owners abandoned him and threw him out onto the street. Let's learn more details and about his past and present lives.

Have you ever tried germinating a mango seed, or the pit of some other fruit? Fermín tells us about his own experiences doing so, including his varied results.

Today, Fermín will talk to us about the cypress, a mystical tree that symbolizes eternal life in many cultures. However, as this species is facing such threats as deforestation and climate change, we will also hear some tips about how we can do our part to conserve it.

Let's discover with Fermín some interesting facts about the spectacular bougainvillea plant, which is widely used in gardens and on patios due to its vibrant color and beauty. We will also find out what you need to know if you want to cultivate this fascinating plant in your own garden.