Social and Economic Justice, Environmental Protection and Animal Wellfare are married at the Center

Everything is possible... Most parents and kids in this community and the surrounding areas watch the large buses going to Monteverde to take people ziplining year after year and most have never even seen a zipline much less ride on one... our tiny zipline is a source of free fun for the at the Center

Children come to the various activities at the Center and get curious about planting a garden... environmental education happens in a gentle way

The Center opens its doors freely to good causes.  This was a Christmas party for two schools in the area who received it as a gift from the hospital personnel in San Jose... working together, the hospital and the Center, the children had a day they might never forget

Water from our well is used to water the trees in the nursery...it is an opportunity to discuss the need to plant trees to make sure we always have water to drink, to grow food, etc.  Deforestation is a major issue in this area.

Where there is a will there is a way... this young man is a policeman in a neighboring town.  He helps the neighbors by transporting their animals for the spaying clinics we hold at the Center.  He is an example of the impact one sinlge human being can make in the lives of his fellow sentient beings. 

What once was an economic development center, was closed down for the last 35 years to be reborn as a Center where economic and social justice, the health of all sentient beings and the health of our planet weigh in as heavy as making a profit.

At the farmer's market, neighbors sell and trade their goods... it is the beginning of many good things to come for our town

Maruja makes organic food coloring from her Achiote trees and sells it at the Farmer's market which takes place at the Center every Saturday from noon till 5 p.m.

Glendy Barrantes, a student from the University of Costa Rica has been a great help at our Center... here she is tending to our Medicinal Plant Garden... We need more dedicated volunteers, either to help onsite or remotely... almost every skill can be put to good use at the Center.  Please contact us if you feel a will to help, we will work with your specific desires and needs.