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.
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.
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.
Giving Tuesday

This year Para la Naturaleza once again took part in the global philanthropic movement Giving Tuesday.
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 […]
Advancing Botanical Science

Botany meets innovation: five groundbreaking projects funded by Para la Naturaleza explore plants’ role in history, medicine, and resilience.
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.
Apiary Protecting Biodiversity

We’re excited to announce the establishment of a new apiary at Cañón San Cristóbal in Barranquitas.