Our 30th anniversary celebrations are over, and we face a new year and a new decade of work in the Northern Gulf region. Thanks to everyone who has been involved with CEDO over our 30 years -- we could not have achieved all that we have done without you. Before we "archive" our celebrations as part of CEDO's history, we want to reflect on the significance of the celebrations of 2010.  

There were four (4) official 30th Anniversary Events:  

- May 1:  Festival at the Hotel Congress, Tucson Arizona

- October 9: NaturArte Festival

- October 30:  Be a Nature Detective for a Day at CEDO's Nature Investigation Agency

- November 13: DANCING WITH THE SEASTARS 30th Anniversary Gala, Auction, Awards Ceremony, Dinner and Dance    

May 1:  Festival at the Hotel Congress,
Tucson Arizona

Recipients of the CEDO Appreciation Awards:  Dr. Richard Cudney, (artist) Heather Green, Dr. Donald A. Thomson.

Each of these events had a unique spirit, yet all of them reminded us that any accomplishments we have achieved were made possible because so many people from so many walks of life care about the health and sustainability of the Northern Gulf region. 

October 30:  Be a Nature Detective for a Day at CEDO's Nature Investigation Agency

Tourists and school children, highly educated scientists and interested college students, local businesses and corporate developers, conservationists and neighborhood well-wishers, all of these sectors of our community have a stake in the future of the Gulf of California and are willing to play a part in keeping this unique ecosystem viable for generations to come.  Thank you for your attendance, support and continued participation in our mission. 

Enjoy these words from US Board member, Annette Felix,
as she reflects on the culminating event:  DANCING WITH THE SEASTARS:

"Hi to all - I wanted to give a little summary of the Gala:  It was a wonderful event with a lot of hard work done to make it so.  I hope pictures will be posted soon because mere words can't explain the hours of work that went into making the field station and grounds so amazing!  From the lights running down the spine of the newly restored whale skeleton, to the refubishing of the building, the beautiful rock and cactus gardens, to the luminarios that lined CEDO's perimeter.  Everything was fantastic!  Highlights of the evening for me were:  the awards - honoring people who have made such a difference for CEDO, and doing so with a bamboo plaque - what better way to say "sustainability" than by using bamboo!  Another highlight was the unveiling of the vaquita skeleton - so beautiful - in the new window of the library.  The auction and catered dinner was a hit as well. The north wind that howled that evening was cold, but, once the band started playing and everyone started dancing, no one seemed to notice.   Great job by everyone.  Great Party.  Do we have to wait another 30 years to do this again?  I hope not!"

We hope not, too.  Let's get together again soon, and celebrate the awesome beauty of the Northern Gulf and the people of CEDO who care so deeply to sustain it.

DANCING WITH THE SEASTARS, Photos courtesy of Russ Black, Promotions and Tours of Puerto Peñasco at www.penascorecreation.com

 


Recipients of the "Estrella de Mar" Awards:  C.P.C. Lorenzo Cuadras Rojo and Dr. Richard Brusca. 
Also honored this evening were the fishing cooperatives of the communities where monitoring is actively on-going:
--Alianza de pescadores del Alto Golfo de California Comunidad Puerto Peñasco, Sonora;
--Alianza de pescadores del Alto Golfo de California Comunidad San Felipe, BCN;
--Alianza de pescadores del Alto Golfo de California Comunidad El Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora.

*We send a special THANK YOU to the Sponsors of our 30th Anniversary Events held in Puerto Peñasco in October and November.  Click here to see a list of those wonderful businesses and individuals who have helped us celebrate 30 years of research, education and conservation.  And click here to see the names of individuals and businesses that donated an item for our first ever on-line auction, a part of the 30th Anniversary Celebrations!  to see a list of those wonderful businesses, organizations and individuals who have helped us celebrate 30 years of research, education and conservation. 

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*** To view our 30th anniversary posters we have had designed to celebrate this milestone, click on the pictures below.  We have 10 special 30th anniversary posters all for sale in our Eco Shop. You can also find special 30th anniversary tide bits, complete with our new posters, around our website.* Designs by Margaret Kimball.

 

CEDO Celebrates 30 Years of Work in the Northern Gulf of California
'Sustainability' is the defining word for the 30th anniversary celebration of CEDO. In 1980 CEDO opened its doors in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, with programs focusing on research and education. In the last decade much attention has been given to conservation and management of the Northern Gulf ecosystem. The CEDO vision is that all residents and visitors to the Northern Gulf understand, appreciate and participate in sustainable activities and actions that support a healthy, thriving and productive ecosystem. Our method is to learn about the region through research, share the fruits of that research through educational activities, and then use this knowledge to bring people together to help protect this ecosystem.

*** To view a larger version of the pictures below please click on them.

 
We invite you to join in these efforts. Classes and researchers from throughout the US and Mexico continue to use CEDO’s biological field station for their studies. CEDO is open to the public. You are invited to come by to admire the 55 ft. fin whale skeleton display, the Earthship/tire house, or to enjoy a natural history talk or eco-adventure. CEDO’s NaturArte eco-adventures combine nature, art, and culture and contribute to local sustainable livelihoods and conservation of important habitats. Learn more at our NaturArte webpage or visit www.cedonaturarte.org.

Click below to continue reading about CEDO's 30th anniversary and our ongoing work in the Northern Gulf of California, as well as to see more photos of CEDO over the last three decades.