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Category: Environment

  • NP #112: Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’

    NP #112: Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’

    In this Nosara Podcast episode Jessica Sheffield updates us about Guardians of Nature and shares her vision of increasing eco literacy throughout Latin America and beyond. The program is working already in Nosara and quickly expanding in Latin America and beyond.

    Here’s my notes:

    • Intro… GoN ‘Mom’ and DMA cofounder
    • Nosara is an innovation lab for public schools
    • Importance of trajectories
    • Trees in CR almost all gone by the 1980’s yet CR changed trajectory and is now inventor of ecotourism (will put in map photos)
    • DMA was not intended to ever be an island
    • Local schools in Nosara having impact and ripple effect
    • Step by step… Not 1 huge one
    • Covid, floods, strikes, etc. Really hurt kids
    • Enriching English very important
    • How can people get involved?
    • Can donate time, financially, or preferably both
    • Could Nosara’s public school be model for the world?
    • Faith, hope, and strategy can change anything
    • Local businesses adopted local schools and now composting, recycling, English enrichment, etc.
    • Bram recommendation of book Rocket Man
    • GoN using bottom up approach, not top down
    • Working with government much better in accomplishing greater reach
    • Check site also 501c3 available via Amigos site
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  • NP #105: January 2021 Nosara Civic Association Update with President Kuki in 8 minutes

    NP #105: January 2021 Nosara Civic Association Update with President Kuki in 8 minutes

    President Kuki from the NCA tells us what was good about 2020, what she is proud of about, status updates on the Refuge, the dump, the building regulations, upcoming meeting & board changes, work shops and more and I ask if NCA can transition into virtual meetings so more people may participate.

    I hope you enjoy hearing from Kuki!

  • NP #103: SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan

    NP #103: SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan

    In this episode of the Nosara Podcast, Vicki Coan from SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary updates us about the following:

    – Volunteer update & transitions

    – Change in direction, working more-so in conjunction with other organizations

    – Specific message

    – Heartbreak about trees coming down due to continued development

    – Importance of insulated power lines

    – Please do not let your dogs roam free they are terrorizing the local wildlife

    – What we need to survive

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  • NP #101: Dr. Vanessa Bezy confirms Guiones & Pelada water study results; Asks homeowners for help and community support in this 11 minute episode

    NP #101: Dr. Vanessa Bezy confirms Guiones & Pelada water study results; Asks homeowners for help and community support in this 11 minute episode

    *Nosara Times is posting detailed article courtesy of Zacc Pollitt and Mr. Robert Edgeworth… Stay tuned!

    Here are notes of the 11 minute Dr. Vanessa Bezy episode explaining conclusive results of an ongoing water study:

    • Introduction
    • Wildlife Conservation Association
    • Brown foamy stuff: Is it algae bloom, tannic water, sewage including fecal matter?
    • How does it feel to be the person to confirm fecal matter is in the water to the community?
    • Some things are unpleasant, but important
    • Which beach area is hit the hardest?
    • swimguide.org has all 3 results WCA Nosara plus follow WCAnosara on Facebook & Instagram
    • How long have you been testing the water?
    • What time of year is worse?
    • What can homeowners do? How to check wastewater treatment tanks
    • Older homes vs new homes
    • Special contained wastewater treatment systems is becoming affordable
    • Is this situation solvable, or is it eco disaster?
    • So is this good news or bad news overall?
    • Thanks to Dr. Vanessa and Robert Edgeworth
    • Costs involved to operate
    • Need donations to operate
    • Does Dr. V view our area better than other areas in Costa Rica?
    • Dr. V’s missing podcast from years ago apology
    • Conclusion
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  • NP #94: Nosara Recicla update with Veronica Monge in 7 minutes

    NP #94: Nosara Recicla update with Veronica Monge in 7 minutes

    Despite how challenging 2020 has proven to be for many non profit organizations, Nosara Recicla is up to great things. Veronica Monge shares updates in this 7 minute episode.

    Subtítulos en Español disponible.

    *Nosara Recicla welcomes questions and ideas! and you’re invited to attend their upcoming Zoom meeting on the 24th. Check invite out below and join in if you’re able.

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  • NP #83: The Sacred Playground: What is this ‘Playground’ and why is it ‘Sacred?’ Mike and Lori show us their new adventure and explain what it is all about in 17 minutes

    NP #83: The Sacred Playground: What is this ‘Playground’ and why is it ‘Sacred?’ Mike and Lori show us their new adventure and explain what it is all about in 17 minutes

    Michael Streda from Beach Dog Cafe and Lori Anne from Spirit Lounge are unique human beings. They seem to strengthen and challenge one another both personally and in their businesses. Their newest adventure, The Sacred Playground, is definitely not a ‘normal’ business concept… So I wanted to find out why these already successful Guiones business owners decided to go ‘all in’ manifesting this strange idea. This episode is Mike and Lori both explaining and sharing the experience of their newest project and I hope you enjoy it!

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  • NP #51: Nosara Recicla’s new project ‘Metamorphosis‘ is almost ready to launch

    NP #51: Nosara Recicla’s new project ‘Metamorphosis‘ is almost ready to launch

    Nosara Recicla is up to great things and the newest project is called ‘Metamorphosis.’ In this episode of the Nosara Podcast Angie from Manta Raya, Daniel from Harmony Projects, and our friend Cristian from Nosara Recicla come in to explain what they are up to and why they are asking for our support.

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    The main goal is to take recycled materials and build facilities everyone from tourists to locals can enjoy which bring beauty and awareness while improving our community. A well known designer agreed to design the facilities and Nosara Recicla is ready to spring into action and bring this project to life.

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    As you will hear in this episode Angie, Daniel, and Cristian are passionate about the project and are hoping you will support them. Their financial needs are extremely low compared to most projects but volunteers are a high priority.

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  • NP #17: Del Mar Academy: How did one school change Nosara so much? What’s next?

    NP #17: Del Mar Academy: How did one school change Nosara so much? What’s next?

    In this episode, Rich sits down with Del Mar Academy founders Haley Macmillan-Ord and Jessica Sheffield to discuss updates with Del Mar Academy and their side of the story with opening and operating a school deep in the jungle.

    Short version (14 minutes):

    Full version (55 minutes):

    Most people understand opening and operating any kind of school is not easy.

    Opening a school deep in the jungle in a small town hours away from major civilization (via sometimes horrendous roads), zero supplies, very few students, plus so much more… Well that is even harder.

    But this is exactly what the Del Mar Academy founders did back in 2007.

    People new to Nosara might not be aware of what Nosara was like just a short decade or so ago… Nosara used to be a tiny little town with very challenging access, almost zero publicity, no private schools, very limited medical care, and overall was an extremely challenging place for expats to live if they had kids.

    However, Nosara of today is becoming a popular, well-heeled tourist town mentioned by major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Outside Magazine, CNN, FOX, and so many others… There are doctors, dentists, chiropractors, the supermarkets are improving, there is a wide variety of restaurants and there is a chance the main road will finally be paved.

    But it was not always this way. Del Mar Academy helped bring Nosara to the forefront of options for families looking for a spot in Latin America which is a big factor why Nosara is filled with families and nature preserves instead of nightclubs and condo developments.

    The success of Del Mar Academy is now helping other private schools to open and operate, plus Del Mar Academy helps the local public schools a great deal, as well as providing scholarships to local Tico’s. Now that Del Mar Academy is a foundation their goal is to drastically increase their funding so they can provide more scholarships and increase environmental awareness not in Nosara but throughout the world.

    Del Mar Academy Website

    Del Mar Academy Facebook

    https://www.nosarascholarships.org/donate—donar.html

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