Past Webinar: Searching for “Aztekium”

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and biodiversity of northeastern Mexico through the lens of one of its most dedicated field naturalists.

Note: Our presenter, Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro, was out in the field during this webinar, and the Wi-Fi connection was less than optimal. We apologize for the audio issues. The content remains highly valuable, and we encourage you to watch the presentation. For additional support, you can enable Closed Captions (CC) using the button at the bottom right of the video screen.

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Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 10AM Pacific Time (California)

Presented by Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro

Join us for a stunning visual journey with Mexican naturalist and explorer Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro, whose passion for cacti, succulents, and reptiles has taken him deep into the wild heart of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Oriental.

“Searching for Aztekium

In this special presentation, “Searching for Aztekium,” Ricardo shares a photographic exploration of some of the region’s most iconic and rare succulent species—alongside glimpses of the reptiles he encounters along the way. This immersive webinar offers a rare look into remote habitats and plant communities that few ever get to see, including breathtaking images of Aztekium in its natural environment.


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Photo Credits: Ricardo Ramírez