February is always a busy month at Cloudbridge, with the whole town of San Gerardo preparing for the annual Chirripó race. As always, participants in our research and volunteer program contributed in the days leading up to the race, helping the community to prepare tamales and other foods that will be sold on race day.
Cloudbridge participants and staff also supported the Chirripó park officials, with some school visits during the days leading up to the race, as well as environmental education and forest fire prevention activities at the race itself. As always, the SINAC´s mascot Toño the Coati, was present, as well as members of the Bosque Verde Fire Fighting Brigade, who taught the children about fire prevention, and showed them the different tools that they use to combat forest fires.
Upcoming field course!
We are excited to announce the upcoming field course about Mammals of Costa Rica, led by longtime collaborator of Cloudbridge José Ramírez. If you are interested in learning more please write research@cloudbridge.org.
Pics from around the reserve
Suggested Reading
- Scientists and concerned citizens have been watching with alarm the developments implemented by the incoming administration of the USA. This article mentions why it is in poor judgement to withdraw funding from climate research.
- To end on a positive note, this lovely article describes how the author is fortunate enough to live in a forest that her parents planted when she was young, and invites readers to consider to also plant a forest where they live : )