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My name is Richard. I am a traveler too. Some of my favorite places are Bhutan, Lake Baikal, Tenerife and Tuscany. My trips are usually spiritual or meditation / contemplation oriented. I live in Alajuela and now I will spend at least half time in this project. I am a molecular biologist who worked all my life in organic agriculture and protecting the environment (worked for The Nature Conservancy for almost 10 years, in charge of the protection of the Osa region).
It is a brand new conservation project next to Corcovado National Park. This farm had logging activity and poaching. Being neighbor to Corcovado and the Guaimi indigenous territory it has a critical ecological importance as a buffer zone and as a holder of biodiversity. The conservation project will have a mix approach or technology (blockchain, NFTs and crypto tokens) and on the ground biodiversity inventory and protection.
The facilities of the farm are very basic at the moment. Accommodation is at a new off-the grid cabin. There is no electricity. Cooking is with fire. There is no refrigerator. There is some cell signal though... :)
The experience is for troopers, willing to be part of the tough initial steps of what I consider a critical conservation project.
Internet is available through local phone system (Kolbi) that you need to acquire before coming. No wifi.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Is a unique experience of the place with the most intense biodiversity of the whole world (according to National Geographic). Will learn about conservation project in the tropical rain forest that involves local farmers and indigenous groups. Learn about biology and ecology.
Help
Walks in the forest trails, inventory of biodiversity, farming, gardening, building, cooking, cleaning, computer work (webpage, social media, image,), photography and video.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
Rural old farm house very basic. As described above.
No smoking.
Farm is 3 km from the next small village, Guadalupe, 8 km from La Palma where there is bus system and supermarket and bars.
Food is not provided. It can be cooked and share among all present at the moment. Cooking is on fire pit. Supplies are available from the local store at La Palma.
What else ...
Is a wild tropical rain forest. There are wild animals including poisonous snakes (I haven't seen one yet, but there are plenty).
There is a Cristal clean river in front. Corcovado National Park is in front of the farm, you can walk to Los Patos entrance if desired. Indigenous territory is across the river, in front of the property. A small indigenous village is a few minutes away.
Rubber boots are mandatory to have.
No smoking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
