Cemex advances biodiversity and inclusive community programmes in Texas

The Nature Center features a restored prairie, pollinator and vegetable gardens, and an education facility that serves as a living classroom for employees, students, and visitors. The site hosts over 130 native plant species, maintains over 25 honeybee hives, and includes habitat enhancements such as Purple Martin hotels, Eastern Bluebird houses, and a natural savannah with trails and nesting boxes.

Through a partnership with United Way’s PEACE programme, the wheelchair-accessible vegetable garden empowers adults with special needs to grow and share fresh produce with local shelters. In 2024 alone, participants harvested over 4064 pounds of food, while a community fundraiser attracted more than 200 attendees.

That same year, the on-site greenhouse cultivated and donated over 4500 native trees to regional organisations. Additionally, the Balcones Dry Comal Creek Wildlife Habitat Centre is expected to engage approximately 1500 employees and community members through hands-on learning experiences.

Cemex remains committed to integrating conservation and community partnerships into its operations. In the future, it plans to expand biodiversity initiatives and educational programmes at Balcones.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/20082025/cemex-advances-biodiversity-and-inclusive-community-programmes-in-texas/