On October 21st, 2008, proudly, we began our participation in the environmental education program of El Castillo, where the Butterfly Conservatory is located . This project started six months ago funded by the Office  of National Community Development of Costa Rica (DINADECO) and created in cooperation with the development associaction of El Castillo and the Rancho Margot.

During the last two months, the professional team of The Butterfly Conservatory has been preparing the activities program in coordination with Marisol Barquero (Project teacher) to develop within the next six months  with the intention to integrate the sustainability objectives of the community and local enterprises.

So far, this project is directed to the elementary school students, the next  year (starting on june, 2009) high school students will be part of it. The third year will include a program for parents and citizens of the area.

This stage of the project intends to give to the children a general view of the biodiversity of the area and the importance of natural resources in an area where the tourism and agriculture are the most important economical activities.

Let´s keep in touch.

Jonathan Herrera-Vásquez