News and Insights from our team
AstilleroVerde counts with an inter-disciplinary team of talented and inspiring people who believe that the power to change is in our hands. Coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, each leave their mark, both on the programs they embrace and on the people who remain. Here is a collection of their stories, their work and their lifestyles. These range from daily routines to updates on specific projects. Read our journals to get a deeper understanding of our work and values.
Marimbas made for schools, free of charge. The wood for these marimbas also comes from the AstilleroVerde Un-waste management system, and dimensioned to size by the Sailcargo INC offcuts shop.
Marimbas hechas para escuelas, sin costo alguno. La madera de estas marimbas también proviene del sistema de gestión de residuos de AstilleroVerde, aprovechando los retazos de madera no utilizados por SailcargoINC.
Alexandra, our Reforestation Coordinator tells us about her experience leading the third season of TreesForSeas and the lessons she learned from it.
Alexandra, nuestra Coordinadora de Reforestación nos cuenta sobre su experiencia liderando la tercera temporada de TreesForSeas y los aprendizajes que obtuvo de ella.
What is the NAMA Livestock program about and why did AstilleroVerde and TreesForSeas partner with them? David, one of our Verdenergia volunteers tells us why.
¿En qué consiste el programa NAMA Ganadería y por qué AstilleroVerde y TreesForSeas se asociaron con ellos? David, uno de nuestros voluntarios de Verdenergia nos cuenta por qué.
Mariel , Program Manager at AstilleroVerde, shares her thoughts on regenerative agriculture as she embarks on a new project: Mar y Miel community garden.
Mariel Romero Méndez, Gerente de Programas de AstilleroVerde, comparte sus pensamientos sobre la agricultura regenerativa mientras se embarca en un nuevo proyecto: la huerta comunitaria Mar y Miel.
This blog post is intended to provide some insight into the agroforestry concept and how we are incorporating this principle in our TREES for SEAS program.
Esta publicación de blog tiene como objetivo proporcionar una idea del concepto agroforestal y cómo estamos incorporando este principio en nuestro programa TREES for SEAS.
Putting courses on hold for the time being has allowed us the time and space to focus on our tree planting efforts. With the rainy season now in sight, preparations are underway and we plan to start planting on June 6th. For a little insight into our tree planting project this season, take a moment to read this blog post by our tree planting coordinator.
Poner los cursos en espera por el momento nos ha dado tiempo y espacio para concentrarnos en nuestros esfuerzos de plantación de árboles. Con la temporada de lluvias a la vista, los preparativos están en marcha y planeamos comenzar a plantar el 6 de junio. Para conocer un poco nuestro proyecto de plantación de árboles esta temporada, dedique un momento a leer esta publicación de blog de nuestro coordinador de plantación de árboles.
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by Shani Meintjes
From earth to ocean, Shani gives us an insight into the thoughts behind moving towards provisioning regeneratively. As rains will soon allow the shipyard to embody its name once more, the ideas that support self-sufficiency and true sustainability, from growing more food onsite to sourcing package-free, ethically-produced grains, are gradually evolving in the visual introduction to this project.
Desde la tierra hasta el océano, Shani nos da una idea de los pensamientos detrás de avanzar hacia el aprovisionamiento regenerativo. Como las lluvias pronto permitirán que el astillero encarne su nombre una vez más, las ideas que apoyan la autosuficiencia y la verdadera sostenibilidad, desde el cultivo de más alimentos en el lugar hasta el abastecimiento de granos producidos éticamente y sin empaque, están evolucionando gradualmente en la introducción visual de este proyecto.
Mariel tells us about her experience of participating and organizing as part of the AstilleroVerde team, the artisan blacksmith workshop, which has been offered to the community and held in our education center.
Mariel nos cuenta su experiencia de participar y organizar como parte del equipo de AstilleroVerde, el taller de herrería artesanal, que se ha ofrecido a la comunidad, realizado en nuestro centro de educación.
The weather is not the only thing heating up here in the jungle, English classes are as well! We have launched an English course that is free to the community and has already attracted many students. It is exciting to finally offer this course to such an eager community.
¡El clima no es lo único que golpea aquí en el trópico, las clases de inglés lo hacen también! Nosotros empezamos a ofrecer un curso de inglés gratuito a la comunidad y ya ha atraído a muchas personas, es muy emocionante poder finalmente brindar este servicio a una comunidad tan hermosa.
Our new education center provides space for community courses at AstilleroVerde. Local carpenter joined the build of the education center, to learn director Lynx’s special post-beam construction technique.
The Women’s Association of Punta Morales is seeking funds to start a bakery. Find out why and how we want to support this project, and what you can do to help the women achieve their dream.
Press and articles
We are always grateful for the opportunity to share our story in publications around the world. If you are interested in including us in your publication, please get in contact.
Jason Bliss from Sharing Insights visited AstilleroVerde and talked with Lynx, our co-founder, about the building of Ceiba, life at the shipyard, reforestation and community garden programs, and his path towards the development of a sustainable homestead.
Jason Blish | Sharing Insights
Pierre Terranova talks about AstilleroVerde reforestation program TreesForSeas, our goals and area of focus for this year’s campaign. Our part starts at 1.36.00.
Nuestra Voz | Monumental
3,000 trees will be planted in Punta Morales, Costa de Pájaros and in the Golf of Nicoya thanks to a campaign that aims to regenerate the tropical dry forests of Costa Rica, which are the most degraded and deforested ecosystems of Latin america.
Josué Lavarado | CR Hoy
Around 3,000 trees will be planted in the Tropical Dry Forest of Punta Morales, Costa de Pájaros and the Golf of Nicoya, in a collaboration between AstilleroVerde and SAILCARGO INC.
Jeffry Garza | La Republica
Our second AstilleroVerde press release, published on March 25, 2021.
Written by: Pierre Terranova
Our first AstilleroVerde press release, published on January 30, 2020.
Written by: Nikki Blythe-Wood