This second edition of the program follows a successful first phase that mobilized over 1,400 people in nearly fifty activities, establishing an active network for territorial defense. The main goal is to reinforce shared responsibility in caring for the environment, both natural and cultural-ethnographic.
“"Today we can say that we are in luck in La Laguna. Being able to count on so many people and associations committed to improving the municipality is a source of satisfaction and allows us to continue moving towards a more sustainable model."
The 2026 program introduces significant novelties, such as technical training for participating entities and a greater emphasis on citizen science. Volunteer training is enhanced with content on biodiversity, invasive species control, and methodologies to improve intervention quality and environmental knowledge.
“"Last year's data supports the success of this program and encourages us to continue growing, expanding the participation of entities and the number of actions aimed at improving the environment and biodiversity of the municipality."
The Councillor for Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security, and Emergencies of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Blanca Pérez, highlighted the importance of citizen involvement for conservation. The program has doubled resources and staff to increase awareness and reach various groups, educational centers, and the general public.
Action lines include interventions in natural spaces, recovery of traditional paths, and activities linked to ethnographic heritage. The Insular Director of the Natural Environment, Pedro Millán, emphasized inter-administrative collaboration as a fundamental pillar for the program's success and positive public response.
The program will run throughout the year with training activities, citizen science initiatives, and environmental awareness campaigns. Workshops and routes are planned for spring, coastal actions for summer, participatory activities after the summer period, and reforestation and heritage recovery campaigns in the final months of the year. The call is open to all citizens, educational centers, and interested entities.
