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Restoration and conservation projects near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    It is a California and Costa Rica non-profit focused on protecting natural land and water resources with programs based on stewardship of biological systems. We focus on enhancement of biodiversity with Analog Forestry, and do our best, in the process of these programs, to study and save endangered plants and animals in the Costa RIcan wilderness.

    This is a group filled with conservationist, dedicated to preserving and strengthening earths biosphere. We help to run not only my own organization, but help the association which owns a majority of the land where we are located, who have approved many of our Team projects to be carried out on their land too. We hope to better continue our conservation projects here, and with your help, it could be better yet : ).

    Activities include trips to see and research wildlife, planting trees, exploring the rainforest, visiting a few neighbors to see or participate in their projects, see our waterfalls and bath in the fresh waters, and of course go to the beach, which is 45 minutes away. There is a local town called San Isidro De Dota which does some agricultural export, with one fantastic restaurant, and a few local families living there, to which the community is very nice. They have a number of other volunteer opportunities too, and sometimes there's bingo monthly, if you're in to that.

    How we interact here is a developing process. We're open to building community and what that entails. This place isn't for everyone, it's nice, but it is true countryside and comes with all it's own difficulties and lessons. The community is meant to be motivated to protect the environment comprehensively and nurture each other's progression along the way. We aim to treat each other with respect along the journey to a higher purpose.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn agro-forestry, poacher Prevention, regenerative farming, and nature observation and research.

  • Help

    Help

    Project/Program managers and general management

    House maintenance, plumbing, electrical, painting etc...

    Building dwellings and other structures

    Gardening/Permaculture

    Analog Forestry

    Research and Development

    4x4 car driving

    Promoting our nonprofit, such as social media

    Park Ranger work preventing poachers is necessary (very delicate with locals)

    This is a 30 year old Analog Forestry project on Cerro Nara mountain that is one of Milo and Renil's first plans in Costa Rica. We've recently updated the plan and are planting more trees for a few years, however, there are more work intensive Permaculture projects on the south side of the mountain that are indefinitely operating. Here will transition to farmers market and anti-poaching over the next 3 years as trees grow. We are building an eco- community poco a poco (little by little) in Costa Rica, which will eventually be available to host people from 6 months to a year. We are well connected with other projects in the area and in Costa Rica in general and can offer transportation at a cost.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large house with solar and hydro-electric, and a large capacity at 4 rooms and extra large room for sleeping. 5 separate dwellings are being built for workers in 2025, and more to come in the future. This means we are currently recommended to have around 12 people total, and at least 6.

    For transportation, have several cars for transportation but sometimes need maintenance due to the rugged terrain, each with 4 seats and truck bed, so any help in gas money would be appreciated (not a requirement, however, if you are asking for a ride apart from regular trips, it is required).

    For amenities, we are not currently taking responsibility for providing food, so you will need to get groceries at a local store. We provide transportation one to a few times a week to do so. There is a cost for toilet paper, cleaning supplies etc... that is shared among everyone who stays.

    We have foam mattresses, covers, and pillows, however, you are welcome to bring a sleeping bag.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are two paid Costa Rican caretakers spread across the 1000 acre property. They help volunteers. We have a few Weiner dogs that are meant for keeping rats away, and are occasionally brought to search the main house. There are some livestock with the caretakers. The main house is very private with a coastal view of Manuel Antonio which makes for extremely breathtaking sunsets, although since this is the rainforest, it's sometimes sunny everywhere else and a blanket of fog blocks the view. The mountain is a comfortable cooler 75 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a degree of danger from some animals in the wilderness, as this is the countryside and you will need to provide your own insurance if you plan to do any hiking, to which our lawyer will fill you in on the details.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have signal via telephone tower but it is slightly spotty sometimes. Cell phone booster is available. Starlink is available.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have enough space for some camper vans, however, no more than two spaces locally, and more spaces on collaborator properties.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Only some pets are allowed, so long as they do not eat my Weiner dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 495861775759

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