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Beyond the Souvenir Economy: Rethinking Tourism in El Castillo

El Castillo is more than a stopover. Discover how local permaculture experiences are reshaping tourism into something meaningful, sustainable, and soulful.

Beyond the Souvenir Economy: Rethinking Tourism in El Castillo
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization-Posted on April 25, 2025

Celebrating the Network’s First Achievement

“The path eventually meets the river, where nature speaks in louder tones.”

Celebrating the Network’s First Achievement
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #ElCastillo, #networking, foodforest-Posted on April 19, 2025

Connect in Arenal, Costa Rica 2025 : “Pollinating Knowledge – Cultivating Future”

The 5th edition of the Madre Tierra Festival Internacional Itinerante is coming to the beautiful regions of Lago Arenal and Monteverde in Costa Rica from April 20th to 26th, 2025.

Connect in Arenal, Costa Rica 2025 : “Pollinating Knowledge – Cultivating Future”
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #EducaciónConsciente, #FestivalMadreTierra, #PolinizandoSaberes, #TransformaciónColectiva-Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Unstoppable Growth: Cultivating Dreams, Community & Life

Whether you’re new to the network or a long-time member, the gathering promises to be another enriching experience.

Unstoppable Growth: Cultivating Dreams, Community & Life
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by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #empower, ELCASTILLO-Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

The Green Thread: Bitters, Psychedelics, and the Path to Permaculture Wisdom

It is a story as old as humanity, yet more vital today than ever before.

The Green Thread: Bitters, Psychedelics, and the Path to Permaculture Wisdom
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #Collective_unconscious, #decentralization, #ethnobotany, #Psychedelics, #symbiosis, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Science Behind Gavilana: Traditional Medicine from El Castillo

Neurolaena lobata has a long history of use as a powerful antiparasitic agent, supported by both traditional knowledge and emerging scientific research.

Science Behind Gavilana: Traditional Medicine from El Castillo
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #Costa_Rica, #ethnobotany #gavilana #herbs, ELCASTILLO-Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

The Breadnut Tree: A Permaculture Powerhouse

Staple food of many cultures, easy to grow, leafcutter ants resistent, high yield🤸

The Breadnut Tree: A Permaculture Powerhouse
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #breadnut, #Costa_Rica, #perennial, #seeds, foodforest-Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Kadok: Medicinal, Culinary & Ornamental

…where it is valued for its unique taste and health benefits.

Kadok: Medicinal, Culinary & Ornamental
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ethnobotany, #food_security, #home-grown, #medicinalplants, #networking, #perennial, #piper_sarmentosum, foodforest-Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

Can We Parallel Insect & Mammal Societies?

Both bees and mammals have social hierarchies, with individuals occupying different roles and positions based on factors such as age, size, and reproductive status.

Can We Parallel Insect & Mammal Societies?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #apiculture, #biodiversity, #worldbeeday, PERMACULTURE-Posted on May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Eat It or Build with It. Dendrocalamus Asper Is None Invasive Specie.

Its versatility, sustainability, and nutritional benefits make it an exciting area of study for researchers and food enthusiasts alike.

Eat It or Build with It. Dendrocalamus Asper Is None Invasive Specie.
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #dendrocalamus_asper, #ethnobotany, #fermentation, #medicinalplants, #perennial, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on April 13, 2023April 18, 2023

Permaculture Is to Replace What?

Unsustainable practices have significant negative impacts on the environment, human health, and social and economic systems.

Permaculture Is to Replace What?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #ethnobotany, #meaningful, #networking, #perennial, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Homo Sapiens & Grass – Invasive Colleagues

The intricate relationship between humans and grass is a testament to the interdependent nature of the natural world.

Homo Sapiens & Grass – Invasive Colleagues
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ethnobotany, #invasive, #symbiosis-Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

#6 Is Way Cool

Lesser-Known Aspects of Kimchi

#6 Is Way Cool
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Costa_Rica, #fermentation, #kimchi, #sustainable, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Excited to Grow Tropical Lettuce?

Tropical lettuce varieties are better adapted to hot and humid climates.

Excited to Grow Tropical Lettuce?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #seeds, #tropical_lettuce, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Wedelia: Invasive and Medicinal

Bees and beekeepers love it!

Wedelia: Invasive and Medicinal
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #biodiversity, #medicinalplants, beekeeping, Blessed, COSTARICA, foodforest-Posted on March 6, 2023

What’s So Great about Fermentation?

fermentation is a versatile and ancient technique that offers numerous benefits

What’s So Great about Fermentation?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #fermentation, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

Why Should I Care Whether There Is a Forest If I Don’t Live in It?

forests provide important ecosystem services that are essential for human well-being

Why Should I Care Whether There Is a Forest If I Don’t Live in It?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #ecological_succession, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 5, 2023

Three Reasons Why Permaculture Is Decentralized

Here are three reasons why permaculture is decentralized:

Three Reasons Why Permaculture Is Decentralized
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, #networking, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on March 2, 2023

Permaculture in Costa Rica

Costa Rica and Permaculture

Permaculture in Costa Rica
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #smart_landscape, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on February 28, 2023

Permaculture Design Application

when to resort to permaculture design?

Permaculture Design Application
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ecological_succession, COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 28, 2023March 3, 2023

What Is Permaculture Design Good for?

permaculture design as a means of community building….

What Is Permaculture Design Good for?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 28, 2023

Role of Snakes

To learn to love snakes…

Role of Snakes
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

La Muricata Farm Tour

DESCUBRE EL SABOR DE COSTA RICA A TRAVEZ DE SUS FRUTOS Y PLANTAS CON UNA HERMOSA VISTA DEL LAGO ARENAL!

La Muricata Farm Tour
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Backyard Paradise

While in El Castillo don’t miss on this short trail, behind the socker field…. It’s a sample of how would the ecosystem look like if left untouched…. Besides that the…

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #smart_landscape, COSTARICA, El Castillo-Posted on January 19, 2023January 24, 2023