Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Benque Clean Up Campaign was very successful, with scores of people coming out to make Benque much cleaner.  They did the sign too.  Thanks to everyone that pooled together for the great community event.

"Belize and Guatemala joined hands to work on a project headed by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Matanza Project committee.  On Friday, July 10, 2015 various community organizations and individuals came out to clean the riverside and main streets of Benque Viejo Town.  A group was also working on cleaning the signage at the entrance of Benque.  It is this kind of events that brings together a community and strengthens the relationship between two countries.  We feel proud of all participants and hope that this event takes place more often."

Feelgood news of the day.  Oceana celebrated World Oceans Day all over Belize.  In Cayo they did a river cleanup along the banks of the Macal River.  Thanks, wavemakers! 

"Across the country Oceana Belize celebrated World Oceans Day under the theme 'Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet'. Ocean Belize Field Representatives and wavemakers splashed and made waves by doing beach and river clean ups across the country. "

The Benque House of Culture is having an Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 22nd, starting at 8:30am.  They'll do a clean up and painting campaign at Centennial Park.  They are looking for more capable volunteers, so if you're interested, call 823-2697.  Happy Earth Month!

"Our Act of Green will be to maintain and upkeep the beautification project at the Centennial Memorial Park, join in and be a part of the green wave for Earth day , because it is more than just a day, but a lifestyle."

The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio has pictures from their See Clean See Green art competition they had at the Cayo Welcome Center, which was the night before they had their Macal River clean up campaign.

"Judging of our Final Posters took Place on Friday, October 11th, 2013, with Finalists coming from Mount Carmel High School and Sacred Heart College.  The club was making early preprations of the location since around 4:30p.m.  There were young local artists presentations, Rotaract Trivia Questions and Prizes, and announcement and distribution of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Consolation Prizes.  We take this moment to thank our Sponsors for the Paint/poster Prizes who were: Fuego Bar & Grill Belize, Cahal Pech Village Resort, San Ignacio Belize, Atlantic Bank San Ignacio Branch, Hun ch'ik Tours, and Belize Telemedia Limited"

The Rotaractors of the San Ignacio club recently did a trash clean up along scenic Bullet Tree Falls road as part of their Go Green Campaign.  This is just one of the many things they do around Cayo to make it a better community.  Thanks, Rotaract! 

"Clean up campaign on the Bullet Tree Road"

The U.S. Embassy took some time out to celebrate Earth Day and plant some trees at Belmopan's Our Lady of Guadelupe HS.

"Tree Planting/Clean-Up at Our Lady of Guadalupe High School"

Belmopan had their big Clean Up Campaign yesterday.  Lots of volunteers came out to help with the beautification of Belmopan.  Well done!

"Some images of cleanup campaign held today 11th July 2015.  Thanks to the Police cadets, Dept. of the environment , BAY U-21 basketball team, Scouts and Leo's, Councillors and workers from the Belmopan City Council."

Rotaract announced the winners of their See Clean See Green art competition last night at the Cayo Welcome Center.  They also had a bake sale fundraiser.  This morning, they did their Clean Up Campaign along the Macal river.

"The Rotaract Club San Ignacio had their See Green See Clean art contest winners announced at the Cayo Welcome Center last night.  They also had a bake sale, and the pastries were delicious.  D Catch was happening, as always, and their combo ceviche, with octopus, shrimp, and conch, can't be beat."

Pictures on G+.  https://plus.google.com/photos/111893827758236733999/albums/5933967898340979761

Would you like to make a difference and gain some valuable experience at the same time?  The Department of Youth Services in Benque is asking for volunteers between the ages of 14 and 29 to help with upcoming community events.  They are planning sporting events, clean up campaigns, and a singing competition at this point, and could really use some help.  Call 803-3027 for more information.

"This is call to all youths who wish to become an agent of change in Benque Viejo and help make a difference for the youth in our community.  Become a volunteer with the Department of Youth Services and aid in organizing activities or events that will allow our beloved youth in this jewel of ours grow positively and actively."