Blog | Terra Peninsular

Meet the Spokespersons of the Sentinels Campaign

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By Charlotte Vizzuett

Sentinels of Baja California find inspiration in the natural beauty of the peninsula and it motivates us to ensure the conservation of these natural spaces, from the volcanic valley and the undulating channels of the San Quintín wetland to the snowy mountains of San Pedro Mártir.

We are so excited to announce the band Meltí as spokespersons for our Sentinels of Baja California campaign.

Meltí is a Mexican band that, inspired by the natural beauty and mythology of its native Baja California peoples, fuses rhythms of trip-hop, rock, jazz and classical melodies; narrating the path of Meltí (coyote in kiliwa), a creative deity who invites us to explore the landscapes and colors of Baja California.

The band members are: César Beltrán on bass and voice, Karla Alcocer on violin and voice, Joel García on keyboard, voice and trumpet and Julio Beltrán on drums. They unite their talent to musicalize the adventures of Meltí in his exploration of the peninsula.

Thank you for joining your voice with ours, with love for Baja California.

A Guide on How to Recreate Responsibly

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Planning an outdoor adventure to close-out summer? Check out the #RecreateResponsibly guidelines for keeping people, places, and communities safe while getting outside.

Terra Peninsular Welcomes New Interns

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By Claudia Guzmán

Last month we launched a call in Mexico for our first internship program 2021 Creativity and Resilience Laboratory. And today we’re excited to announce and welcome our new interns, who will work on different projects between July and December.

20 Years Protecting Baja California

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20 years ago we made a promise: to protect Baja California’s ecosystems and wildlife. It’s a promise that we’ve kept and will never fail to fulfill.

Fundación Terra Peninsular 20 de abril de 2001 — Fundación de Terra Peninsular A.C. el 20 de abril de 2001 en Ensenada, B.C.

Enjoy the Super Bloom With the Principles of Leave No Trace

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By Mirna Borrego and Roberto Chino

Around February and March it’s normal to see that on the outskirts of the cities the slopes are painted in colors with the flowering of a great variety of species.

Wetlands and a New Nature Reserve

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Did you know that San Quintin is a wetland of international importance? This area was designated on February 2, 2008, the same day we celebrate World Wetlands Day.

Natural Protected Areas in Baja California

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This information was updated in February 2021.

In Baja California we can find terrestrial and marine natural areas with high biological richness and environmental value, these areas have different protection categories.

Currently there are over 500 natural protected areas in Mexico that represent over 90 million hectares. This is part of the efforts of the federal government through the Commission of Natural Protected Areas, also known as Conanp.

There are different natural protected areas in Baja California: 3 national parks, 2 flora and fauna protection areas, 4 biosphere reserves and 21 areas voluntarily destined for conservation.

National Parks

Flora and Fauna Protection Areas

Biosphere Reserves

Areas Voluntarily Destined for Conservation

Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve, in El Rosario. Owner: Terra Peninsular.
Punta Mazo Nature Reserve, in San Quintín. Owner: Terra Peninsular.
Monte Ceniza Nature Reserve, in San Quintín. Owner: Terra Peninsular.
Los Montes de San Pedro I, II y III, en la Sierra de San Pedro Mártir. Owner: Los Montes family.
Costa Salvaje WildLands I, II, III y IV. Owner: Costa Salvaje.
San Quintin Nature Reserve. Owner: State Government of Baja California.

What We Achieved in 2020

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We’re very excited to share this list of everything we accomplished this year! Thank you for being part of this effort, none of this would have been possible without the support of people like you.