Bromeliads are an important part of the cloud forest ecosystem. Their overlapping leaves collect and retain rainwater, creating small aquatic habitats known as phytotelmata. These miniature ecosystems provide shelter and resources for a wide variety of organisms that depend on Read More …
September has been a busy month at Cloudbridge, in the midst of the rainy season. In addition to celebrating Costa Rica´s Independendence day, Cloudbridge director Blanca Cejalvo also participated in a local tourism fair, as well as a workshop for Read More …
When we think about forests, we usually think about trees, birds, mammals, orchids, or streams. But there is another world beneath our feet that is just as important—and one that is often overlooked: the soil. This year, we were very Read More …
August was another great month in San Gerardo de Rivas, with various festivities happening, including a lunar eclipse. The image above was artfully captured by Anthony Garita, a staff member of Cloudbridge who is also an incredible photographer. Last year Read More …
When we think about forest restoration, it is easy to focus on the trees. We can see them growing, watch the canopy becoming denser, and measure how much land has returned to forest. But a forest is much more than Read More …
July was yet another full month at Cloudbridge. We have made some improvements to our infrastructure, in order to offer an even better experience to our visitors, especially for our program participants, or student groups. It has been great to Read More …
A few weeks ago, our staff and volunteers gathered to plant what will likely be the last trees needed to complete the reforestation of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. While it may have looked like just another planting day, it marked the Read More …
June marks the anniversary month of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, which has now been in existence for 24 years! During that time, the reserve has always maintained the same focus, of not only conserving the Cloud Forest, but also providing a Read More …
When most people think about Costa Rica’s wildlife, they imagine colorful birds, monkeys swinging through the canopy, or perhaps even elusive wild cats. Yet hidden beneath the forest vegetation lives an equally important group of animals that often goes unnoticed: Read More …
May is the beginning of the rainy season, but this year it has been a bit spotty. There have been some rains, but it feels as though the season has not yet begun in earnest. This month we were delighted Read More …