An Educational Visit to the Living with Nature Center (San Vicente Botanical Garden)

An Educational Visit to the Living with Nature Center

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur (Heritage Zone of the North, RA 11645)

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." —Albert Einstein

Dr Abe V Rotor

 Philippine deer (Rusa marianna) is in the list of threatened 

wildlife species due mainly to hunting and loss of natural habitat. 

"We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both 

for their sake and for the sake of our own future generations.” 

– Loretta Lynch, the former United States Attorney General Feb 2, 2022

 

Marine fish species are threatened, both in population 

and biodiversity as a result of overfishing and pollution.

“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity? – EO Wilson, the late Edward O. Wilson, the world renowned biologist and multiple Pulitzer Prize winner.

 

Books written by Dr Abe V Rotor. The author also maintains a column in Bannawag Magazine, and two Blogs: avrotor.blogspot.com (Living with Nature) and Naturalism - the Eighth Sense

"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, there is a rapture on the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the sea and music in its roar: i love not man less, but nature more" -lord byron

Table wine from local fruits have been developed by the 

author. Twenty (20) orchard and wild fruits have been 

developed and tested using indigenous technology. 

"Wine has been a part of civilized life for some seven thousand years. It is the only beverage that feeds the body, soul and spirit of man and at the same time stimulates the mind..." - Robert Mondavi

"Wine speaks to all the senses: the eyes behold the color, tone, and shade; the nose, the bouquet, the fingers and lips caress the cool crystal; the ears delight in the subtle swishing of the liquid; the tongue rejoices in the reward of a rich harvest." - Mary Lou Posch, wine lover

 

Original 18th Century Wine Cellar. Basi is produced

the traditional way since the Manila Galleon Trade

(1565–1815), and Basi Revolt of 1807 (September 16 

to 28, 1807).. Basi was one of the products traded to 

Europe via Acapulco, Mexico. 

“Anything you teach in an indoor classroom can be taught outdoors, 

often in ways that are more enjoyable for children.” ~ Cathy James