Skip to content

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

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

5 Surprising Permaculture Design Myths Still Holding You Back in 2025

What’s holding you back in 2025?😲

5 Surprising Permaculture Design Myths Still Holding You Back in 2025
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #decentralization, #networking, #repair, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 15, 2025February 16, 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

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