NICH is bringing archaeology into the national museum and district houses of culture. The history of the Maya people, coupled with the benefits of forest gardening from a climate change standpoint, will be featured at the museum.

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.