For. Alexis John T. Fajardo, Forest Technician II On March 14, 2025, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) conducted the Laguna Preliminary Volunteers’ Meeting for the 2025 Make It Makiling (MIM) at the Toyota Environment Education Theater (TEET) in the Makiling Botanic Gardens, CFNR, UPLB. The meeting was led …
For. Karla Jane P. Gonzalvo, University Researcher I The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) recently held its first staff general assembly meeting in preparation for Make it Makiling! 2025 (MIM! 2025), its annual Lenten Season Visitor Management Program. The gathering marked a significant step in ensuring a smooth and …
For. Angela A. Limpiada, University Extension Associate II A new batch of Educators for Nature Tourism has been trained, comprising 21 students from diverse academic backgrounds. Among them, 15 are BS Forestry students, while the rest come from BS Development Communication, MS Environmental Science, BS Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Math and …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) has selected Kaikai (Adiantum philippense L.) from the family Pteridaceae as the Plant of the Month (POM) for February 2025. This small terrestrial or epilithic fern features short, erect rhizomes and thrives in sheltered slopes at low elevations. Kaikai’s stipes (stems) are slender, glabrous, and …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) has named the Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus Lafresnaye) as the Wildlife of the Month for March 2025. This striking bird, a member of the Alcedinidae family, is endemic to the Philippines but remains uncommon. It is primarily found in northern and central regions, including Luzon, …
For. Mae Belen L. Putian, University Extension Specialist I On February 13, 2025, the PGPC Team conducted the Eco-School Garden or “Gulayan sa Paaralan” at Bay Central Elementary School (BCES). This activity is part of the Environmental Education Program (EEP) under the Communication, Education, and Public Awareness on the Protection …