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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

Roots That Reach Out: How Gardens Quietly Feed the Community

We’re excited to feature a guest post by Larry Waters, the founder of Sow Sustainability. Sow Sustainability was created by Larry Waters to connect home and community gardeners to horticulture experts.

Roots That Reach Out: How Gardens Quietly Feed the Community
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization-Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 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

Cultivating Well-Being: How Permaculture Design Heals the Mind, Body, and Earth

Share your permaculture journey and inspire others to join the movement!

Cultivating Well-Being: How Permaculture Design Heals the Mind, Body, and Earth
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #healing, #nature, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Why to Organize a Permaculture Network?

Organizing a permaculture network can have many benefits for individuals and communities interested in sustainable agriculture and ecological design.

Why to Organize a Permaculture Network?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #biodiversity, #Collective_unconscious, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #empower, #ethnobotany, #International-Permaculture-Day, #meaningful, #networking, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

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

Permaculture & Meaningfulness

When we work together in this way, we create a sense of shared purpose and meaning that is deeply fulfilling.

Permaculture & Meaningfulness
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #emotions, #empower, #meaningful, #networking, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 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

3 Permaculture Features That Have Nothing to Do with The Garden

Beyond Gardening

3 Permaculture Features That Have Nothing to Do with The Garden
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #networking, #repair, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 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