News from the Projects
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…
Costa Rica’s rainforest is home to a hidden kingdom
Fungi that manipulate insects, influence plants, and connect entire ecosystems—the world of fungi is one of the most fascinating and, at the same time, least-studied areas of biodiversity. Tropica Verde spoke with biologist and mycologist Prof. Dr. Melissa Mardones...
Environmental education network in Costa Rica continues to grow and gets new management
Interview: Prof. Dr. Piepenbring on mushrooms, biodiversity and the rainforest in Costa Rica
Discover the secrets of the rainforest – Tropica Verde delights children and families
Last year, the association in Frankfurt launched a pilot project on the “Secrets of the Rainforest” with the support of Engagement Global and the German Federal Ministry for Cooperation. Two schools in Frankfurt and two schools in Costa Rica were invited to share information and videos about everyday life in their respective schools on the same topics.
