Our Programs

At Nuestra Tierra, we offer a diverse range of programs serving both our local community and international visitors. Our local community programs, including Biodiversity Education, Community Gardens, Women's Environmental Empowerment, and Capacity Building, are provided free of charge to local residents. For international visitors, we offer immersive paid retreats and workshops, which directly fund our community initiatives, while our Art and Nature Therapy programs, Retreats & Workshops are open to all on a sliding scale fee basis.

Biodiversity Education

Workshops for the local community on amphibian and bird monitoring, fostering local environmental advocates.

Community Gardens

Sustainable agriculture spaces promoting traditional knowledge and ethnobotany practices.

Women's Environmental Empowerment

Gatherings for indigenous and mestizo women to develop conservation leadership.

 

Art and Nature Therapy

 

Creative programs using nature to promote healing and personal growth.

Capacity Building

Training youth, women and members of the local community in ecotourism, herbalism, and conservation for sustainable local livelihoods.

FAQ

We offer a variety of programs aimed at both our local community and international visitors. Our programs include free initiatives for the local community, sliding scale fee programs for everyone, and paid immersive retreats and workshops for international visitors. Each program is designed to support our mission of promoting sustainability and conservation.

Our Biodiversity Education program includes workshops focused on amphibian and bird monitoring for youth. These workshops teach local children and teens how to observe, document, and protect the rich biodiversity in our region, fostering a love for nature and conservation from a young age.

The Women’s Environmental Empowerment program focuses on conservation leadership gatherings for local women. These gatherings provide a platform for women to share experiences, gain leadership skills, and become active participants in environmental conservation efforts.

Our Art and Nature Therapy program is available to everyone, with fees based on a sliding scale. This means that the cost of participation can vary depending on an individual’s financial situation, making the program accessible to a wider audience. We aim to ensure that everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature and creativity.

Yes, all of our local community programs are free of charge. These include biodiversity education, community gardens, women’s environmental empowerment, and capacity building for local youth. We believe in making these opportunities accessible to everyone in our community.

The Community Gardens program promotes sustainable agriculture by creating spaces where community members can learn and practice permaculture and agroforestry. This initiative helps ensure food security, encourages connection with the Earth, and fosters a sense of community and collaboration.

Yes, we offer a range of immersive retreats and workshops specifically designed for international visitors. These programs are paid and help fund our free community initiatives. By participating, you directly support our local community programs.

 

When you participate in our paid programs or make a donation, you are directly supporting our free community initiatives. The funds help us continue offering valuable programs to the local community, promoting sustainability and conservation in Mindo and beyond. Your support makes a significant impact on our mission and helps foster a sustainable future.