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2026 Manatee Festival: Environmental Education, Community, and Nature Conservation in Gandoca
The Manatee Festival will also take place in Gandoca this year The Festival del Manatí (English: Manatee) is taking is shaped in Gandoca as a place where the community—and especially the younger generations—can learn about the biodiversity that is part of our homeland...
Making Your Own Soap: From the Idea to Your Very Own Bar of Soap.
Don’t worry—I’m not talking about a snowball fight.
I’m talking about beautiful, fragrant, handmade soap that you can use to wash your body while treating yourself to a little pampering. ✨Making your own soap, that is.
Can AI Save Nature? — An Interview with Dr. Frauke Fischer
Artificial intelligence (AI), designed to map the night sky, suddenly starts recognizing whale sharks in Instagram photos. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s actually an example of how AI is used in nature conservation. Dr. Frauke Fischer’s new book explores...
My Romance with Tropica Verde—Thierry Tells His Story
Once upon a time—or, to be more precise, one morning in October 1990—I heard a very loud tractor noise from my yard that seemed to be coming from very close by…
New Committee Member: Beate Klein Introduces Herself
Dear Members, My name is Beate Klein, and I have been living in Frankfurt with my husband for over 30 years. After many years as a civil servant in the tax administration, I now have more time to volunteer. I have been connected to Tropica Verde for more than 20...
October 8, 2026 | What’s Happening in Costa Rica? Our 2025–2026 Online Project Report
A Glimpse into our Work in Costa Rica — Live on Zoom At our annual generalmMeeting on August 23, 2026, our project manager, Dr. Stefan Rother, once again provided a fascinating glimpse into the work of Tropica Verde in Costa Rica from 2025 to 2026 — complete, with...
Financial Requirements for Nonprofit Organizations: Allocate Funds to Tropica Verde Now
Courts and district attorney’s offices can make a valuable contribution to the public good by directing monetary penalties to a nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit organization, Tropica Verde e. V. is authorized to receive monetary penalties and uses these funds transparently and effectively to protect tropical rainforests, preserve biodiversity, and support projects that promote education for sustainable development.
August 23, 2026 | SAVE THE DATE: 2026 General Meeting
The members of Tropica Verde will meet on August 23 at the Saalbau Bornheim in Frankfurt. Get to know our active members, exchange ideas with like-minded people, and talk to us about the association’s latest developments!
Make Your Own DIY Deodorant: Good for You, Good for the Environment
WHISPERS OF NATURE Hand aufs Herz: Wie oft hast du schon ein Deo gekauft, das große Versprechen gemacht hat – und trotzdem fühltest du dich nach einem langen Sommertag nicht wirklich wohl? Viele von uns kennen dieses Gefühl. Man wird unsicher, zieht sich eher zurück...
