{"id":9113,"date":"2024-03-07T15:41:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adopteerregenwoud.nl\/?p=9113"},"modified":"2024-03-07T15:41:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:41:07","slug":"volunteer-ivans-visit-to-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adoptrainforest.com\/volunteer-ivans-visit-to-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Ivan’s visit to Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the spring of 2023, there was suddenly an opportunity to go to Costa Rica for Adopt Rainforest. <\/span>I was also in Costa Rica a year earlier and there someone tipped me off about an organization of two Dutch guys who were working to protect and restore the rainforest. <\/span>When I got home I decided to get in touch. <\/span>After all, I was far from finished in Costa Rica and I was immediately excited when I saw what Adopt Rainforest was all about. <\/span>After great conversations with the founders Matthijs and Maarten in real life and via video call, I traveled to the reserve in Costa Rica in June.<\/span>
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\"\"The reforestation project<\/span><\/h3>\n

The foundation is engaged in a beautiful and important reforestation projectt. <\/span>Planting trees on former agricultural land will reconnect the reserve and Barbilla National Park. <\/span>This is essential for the animals so that they have a safe habitat which is large enough. <\/span>There are also many surveys done by students, other nature projects and the daily operations of the reserve. The foundation was short-handed<\/span>, so they could really use my help there. <\/span>The project was a half-hour drive through the hills in a beautiful spot overlooking the surrounding area and the reserve. <\/span>You could see the coast, Barbilla National Park and a volcano from the highest point. <\/span>Between work I liked to come here to enjoy the beautiful surroundings for a while<\/span><\/p>\n

San Miguel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Co-founder Maarten lives with his wife, Hanneke, and his two children, Abel and Lucas, near the reserve in a finca near the village of San Miguel. <\/span>A village among hills, rainforest, pastures with cattle and vast banana fields. <\/span>I<\/span> stayed<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> cottage<\/span> close<\/span> to<\/span> Maarten<\/span> and<\/span> his<\/span> family<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>In the first weeks, I walked with the students who were completing their research. <\/span>I went to the reserve and participated in chores and activities. <\/span>For example, every Wednesday we all walked through the village picking up trash and Thursday was gardening day at the finca: clearing paths, taking care of the permaculture garden and other small jobs. <\/span>Meanwhile, I was inducted into the reforestation project and was pretty much the jack-of-all-trades. <\/span>It was a great time and I met a lot of nice new people.<\/span>
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Maarten, Hanneke and the children<\/span><\/h3>\n

After a month, the students and volunteers left one by one. <\/span>It was quiet at the reserve and then it suddenly became very close. <\/span>We had agreed that I would ‘babysit’ the reserve for 3 weeks and keep an eye on the ongoing projects. <\/span>All this so that Maarten, Hanneke and the children could ‘finally’ go on a real vacation. <\/span>And how happy I was! <\/span>They are such nice people doing such incredibly important work. <\/span>They put their heart and soul into giving students an unforgettable experience. <\/span>At the same time, they provide accommodation, food and regularly organize fun excursions to get to know the environment and local biodiversity. <\/span>And oh yes, the many activities and projects around the foundation also keep half the village working. <\/span>In addition, I just got along well with them. <\/span>I like to think back to going out early with Maarten for birding, to the reserve with Hanneke and the fun times in one of the village pubs, which is a little store with an attached terrace.<\/span><\/p>\n

All alone?
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\"\"I dropped Maarten, Hanneke and the kids off in the nearest town to take the bus to San Jose to start their vacation. <\/span>And then suddenly I was all alone. <\/span>It only felt that way for a moment, because in Maarten and Hanneke’s house the foundation’s guide and handyman Gerald lived temporarily. <\/span>We ate together regularly, we went to the reserve, we went shopping together in the nearest town, and the two of us picked up odd jobs when, for example, a storm knocked out the power again. <\/span>We became friends. <\/span>I was also immediately invited to his mother’s house and later to his sister’s house for dinner. <\/span>This warmth quickly made me feel at home and not at all alone. <\/span>I got to know the others from the village. <\/span>All of them were nice people. <\/span>And I had company from the three dogs on the finca. <\/span>Meanwhile, the reforestation project continued and I got to know Hurben, the Costa Rican project leader of the reforestation project. <\/span>We helped each other with the ins and outs of the reforestation project and could talk about anything. <\/span>About Costa Rica, about the Netherlands and especially about nature. <\/span>After all, he is also an avid birder and knows a lot about local biodiversity. <\/span>Something I was already very interested in, but through Costa Rica this has grown into a passion!<\/span><\/p>\n

Biodiversity<\/span><\/h3>\n

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, and I noticed that once again at the reserve. <\/span>I woke up to howler monkeys, I saw a sloth a few times a week and was surrounded by the most beautiful birds: toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, motmots, kingfishers, trogons, manakins, woodpeckers and many species of birds of prey. <\/span>I also saw on game cameras in the reserve many species of mammals; raccoons, rodents, ocelots, coyotes, armadillos and many more. <\/span>And then there were the many species of frogs, snakes and insects. <\/span>In short, a true biodiversity paradise!<\/span><\/p>\n

Closure and beautiful memories\"\"<\/span><\/h3>\n

After 3 weeks I picked up Maarten, Hanneke and the kids from the same bus station again. <\/span>We still had 3 weeks before new students arrived so we had some time to do some fun things together. <\/span>With the absolute best being a boat excursion down the Pacuare River to the coast. <\/span>We were on a boat with two fellow volunteers, my girlfriend (who had also been at the reserve for a few days in the meantime), the local captain and Maarten, as the best guide you can have. <\/span>Even before sunrise, we sailed along a small river among monkeys, birds and reptiles. <\/span>We hardly encountered anyone, lovely! <\/span>After 2.5 months it was time to say goodbye to everyone. <\/span>A sad moment, but fortunately I had a beautiful prospect. <\/span>I was going to travel through Costa Rica with my girlfriend for another month. <\/span>Now that I am back in the Netherlands I realize what a great time I had. <\/span>What a beautiful country Costa Rica is and what a great thing Maarten, Hanneke and the foundation have built up there! <\/span>Deep respect and admiration!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Volunteer in the Netherlands<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ivan is also active in the Netherlands for the Adopt Rainforest Foundation. <\/span>Here he volunteers for the elementary school project the Children’s Rainforest.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Would you also like to become a volunteer for the Foundation Adopt Rainforest? <\/span>Then<\/span> get<\/span> in<\/span> touch<\/span><\/a> with<\/span> us<\/span>!<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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