River Reach, Spring 2021 Page: Back Cover
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RIVER AUTHORITY
100 E. Guenther St.
San Antonio, TX 78204PRSRT STD
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SAN ANTONIO, TX
PERMIT NO. 1383North American
Friendship GardenSTEVEN SCHAUER, DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
The North American Friendship Garden, which will have
its grand opening at Confluence Park in May 2021, is a
collaborative effort by the Consulate General of Canada in
Texas and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio,
the City of San Antonio, San Antonio River Authority, and
San Antonio River Foundation. The inspiration came from
the intrepid Monarch Butterfly and trilateral conversations
involving UNESCO Creative Cities, San Antonio City of
Gastronomy, and the City of San Antonio being named the
first Monarch Butterfly Champion City in the world. This
pollinator garden is in alignment with several international
Sustainable Development Goals and it provides a sanctuary
for Monarch Butterflies during their international migration,
as well as crucial habitat for myriad other pollinators and
migratory species. This trilateral effort symbolizes the close
ties between the peoples of Canada, Mexico, and the San
Antonio community.
The importance of the North American Friendship Garden
goes well beyond a symbolic gesture of trilateral good
will. This 2,500 square foot garden enhances the existing
ecosystem restoration benefits found nearby on the
Mission Reach of the San Antonio River Walk by adding
native grasses, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs that provide
year-round opportunities for Monarch Butterflies and
other pollinators, as well as resident and migratory birds.
The North American Friendship Garden is located within
important migratory flyways, including the Texas Funnel,which supports Monarch Butterflies as they travel through
this area each year using San Antonio as a rest stop while
heading north towards Canada in the spring and south
towards Mexico in the fall.
In addition to the plantings in this pollinator garden, artistic
features, including art benches and a bug hotel, add locations
for thoughtful contemplation and environmental education.
As the Monarch Butterfly and other migrating species travel
between Canada, Mexico, and San Antonio, the North
American Friendship Garden reminds visitors that through
respect, dialogue, and a true spirit of collaboration, all
communities can be nurtured and thrive.
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