Planting the Seeds of Collaboration
Para la Naturaleza (PLN) and El Yunque National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, have built a strong collaborative relationship focused on conserving Puerto Rico’s natural, historical, and cultural resources. Over the years, both entities have combined efforts and resources—both financial and human—to develop projects that foster knowledge exchange, strengthen organizational capabilities, and […]
Cañón San Cristóbal: A Living Model of Conservation
Thanks to the generous support of the Park Foundation, the Cañón San Cristóbal Apiary Project in Barranquitas is advancing as a vital hub for pollinator conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement. This is the second educational apiary managed by Para la Naturaleza, building on the success of our first site at Hacienda La Esperanza in […]
Weaving Community between PLN and INE
Para la Naturaleza and INE united to explore Montessori methods, advancing education as a tool for social and ecological transformation.
Birds, Biodiversity, and Community
A year-round bird monitoring effort in Puerto Rico links science and community, empowering locals to protect biodiversity and shared habitats.
Antiguo Acueducto del río Piedras and Casa Común
Casa Común launched eco-cultural activities at the Antiguo Acueducto to connect communities with the river through dialogue and art.
Community Achievements from the Mountains to the Coast
Para la Naturaleza supports women-led coffee production in Lares and coastal restoration with Coco PR—advancing community resilience and conservation.
Sustainable Tourism Takes Root in El Yunque
A new five-year initiative is planting the seeds for a model of tourism that nurtures both land and community.
Growing Resilience: How a New Seed Bank is Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Agriculture
Alliance stories What if the key to Puerto Rico’s food security was hidden in its seeds? Thanks to support from Banco de Alimentos, Feeding America, and Para la Naturaleza, the Desde mi Huerto Seed Bank in Isabela is now fully operational – providing locally adapted, resilient seeds to farmers and communities across the island. Why […]
A Second Chance for Puerto Rico’s Sapo Concho
Once nearly lost, Puerto Rico’s only native toad is rebounding—restoring ecosystems and symbolizing resilience through community-driven conservation.
Advancing Botanical Science
Botany meets innovation: five groundbreaking projects funded by Para la Naturaleza explore plants’ role in history, medicine, and resilience.