From protecting endangered species to developing sustainable initiatives, our students demonstrate that commitment to the environment begins with concrete actions.
On October 22, 2026, Arkansas State University Querétaro participated in “Somos Tierra” (We Are Earth), the first Environmental Education Fair in the municipality of Colón, where members of the G.R.O.W. Club and the A-State Axolotarium shared their projects with children and young people interested in learning new ways to protect our planet.
Somos Tierra: a gathering to learn how to care for our environment
With the participation of more than 25 institutions and organizations, the fair brought together students, authorities, specialists and representatives of civil society in a day dedicated to the conservation of natural resources, biodiversity and environmental education.
Led by the mayor of Colón, Gaspar Trueba Moncada, the event offered educational activities, exhibitions and conferences to bring environmental knowledge closer to people of different ages.
For our students, this experience represented an opportunity to share their knowledge, inspire new generations, and demonstrate how university initiatives can contribute to the care of their community.
G.R.O.W. Club: Small actions that generate big changes
Sustainability is also built through everyday decisions. With this vision in mind, our G.R.O.W. Club promotes projects related to composting, gardening, pollinator protection, and natural resource conservation.
During the fair, its members shared some of the initiatives they developed as part of their student participation, bringing visitors closer to practices that promote a more responsible relationship with the environment.
Through these types of experiences, students have the opportunity to transform their interest in the environment into collaborative projects, develop new skills, and actively participate in the ecological challenges of their community.
The Axolotarium: from two specimens to a conservation project with more than 150 axolotls
What began with just two axolotls has become the star conservation project of Arkansas State University Querétaro.
The Axolotarium is a research, conservation, and responsible breeding center for the Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), an endangered species whose presence is an important indicator of the health of ecosystems.
Their initial research and breeding practices resulted in the birth of three axolotls. Today, the project is home to more than 150 axolotls and brings together more than 60 students from fields such as Biotechnology, Economics, Engineering, and Marketing.
This multidisciplinary collaboration allows each student to contribute knowledge and skills from their field of study to a shared purpose: contributing to the conservation of an emblematic Mexican species. Their participation in Somos Tierra helped bring this work closer to new generations and highlight the importance of protecting not only the axolotl, but also the ecosystems on which its survival depends.
Our commitment begins in Colón and extends throughout Querétaro
The natural wealth of Colón, from its hills to its watershed areas, reminds us that the development of a community also depends on its ability to protect the environment.
At Arkansas State University Querétaro, we recognize our responsibility to our community in Colón and to the entire state of Querétaro. Therefore, we embrace environmental commitment as a fundamental part of our educational project, fostering spaces where students can research, collaborate, and participate in sustainability and conservation initiatives.
Our participation in Somos Tierra reflects a conviction that goes beyond the classroom: the future of our community also depends on how we take care of the place we call home.
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