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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

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

The Illusion of Plenty: Why the Tourist Economy is Not Food Secure

Relying solely on tourism can lead to seasonal fluctuations, vulnerability to external factors, increased dependence on imported foods, and shifts in land use that threaten traditional agriculture.

The Illusion of Plenty: Why the Tourist Economy is Not Food Secure
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #Costa_Rica, #food_security, #tourism, PERMACULTURE-Posted on August 13, 2023August 13, 2023

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

#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

Is Being Sustainable Same As Voting for Peace?

Therefore, promoting sustainability is an important way to prevent conflicts and promote peace.

Is Being Sustainable Same As Voting for Peace?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Costa_Rica, #peace, PERMACULTURE, sustainability-Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023