The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) and the Exploring Solutions Past -The Maya Forest Alliance today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a Museum Exhibition showcasing the Forest Gardens and the Maya of El Pilar. The exhibition will symbolize the need for action as it relates to climate change and will show how to reduce temperature, maintain biodiversity, conserve water and build soil fertility. 

Although Dr. Anabel Ford was able to coordinate future field research and assist with exhibits on El Pilar and forest gardens, she departed early due to her husband's medical emergency as seen on https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=133964765468091.