MACCA comes alive: New trees for art, community, and monarch butterflies

At the Museum of Contemporary Art in Ciudad Acuña (MACCA), we understand that art is not only expressed in exhibition halls. It also flourishes in the land we walk on, in the environment we inhabit, and in the actions we take to preserve the natural heritage that surrounds us.

As part of our commitment to the environment and community well-being, we have initiated a reforestation project that will add 34 new trees to our property. This action is divided into two major efforts:

• 14 trees will be planted around the perimeter of the museum, helping to define the space, improve the urban image, and provide natural shade for our visitors.

• Twenty more trees will be planted at the rear of the property, in an area adjacent to the Arroyo Las Vacas, with an even more ambitious environmental purpose: the creation of a green corridor that will favor the passage of monarch butterflies during their annual migration.

Restoring the landscape, protecting life

Reforestation is not just an aesthetic action: it represents an act of ecological restoration. The trees we are planting help improve air quality, regulate local temperatures, strengthen the soil, and attract pollinators such as bees, birds, and butterflies.

In the specific case of the monarch butterfly corridor, the aim is to recover part of its migratory route through the integration of native plant species that provide rest and food during its journey. This effort, although local, is part of a binational network for the protection of this emblematic Mexican insect.

A vision of living and sustainable art

Since its inception, MACCA has been more than a cultural venue: it is a space for transformation. This reforestation project symbolizes our vision of a living museum, open to its community and connected to natural cycles.

The benefits of these actions also have a social dimension. The reforestation of the property creates a more harmonious environment for the cultural, educational, and integration activities we carry out at the museum. In turn, it offers opportunities for participation to students, neighbors, and volunteers, who can get involved in caring for the trees and promoting environmental awareness.

Planting culture, planting the future

MACCA is deeply grateful to the institutions and individuals who have made this collective planting possible. Each tree planted represents a promise: to build a museum that dialogues with its territory, inspires through art, and acts responsibly in the face of the climatic and ecological challenges of our time.

We will continue working to ensure that this biological corridor grows, flourishes, and serves as an example of how culture and nature can walk hand in hand.

Visit us and be part of this project!

Because at MACCA, art is also cultivated 🌱