Giving Tuesday is November 29th!
Join us in celebrating the world's largest generosity movement.
For 31 years, we have sought to provide immersive learning experiences that deepen comprehension and appreciation for tropical ecosystems. We hope to continue expanding our long-term monitoring projects and providing immersive research experiences that will aid in the conservation of countless species.

If you are able to support us for Giving Tuesday this year, please donate HERE.
Great news!
Our fundraising goals have been reached for the new staff building. The old building is being dismantled, the new materials have been ordered, and we are ready to move forward with construction.
Couldn't be a better time to hand out the bouquets and recognize the contributions of all those who answered the call when we sought funds for the rebuild. To all donors, we send out a huge thank-you.
We also want to recognize the Griggs Family Foundation without whose generosity the whole project may have foundered. Hooray for the Griggs!
Another large contributor, Dr Steve Furino, is saluted in the Summer issue of Raphia with a paper he researched at Caño Palma on the rufescent tiger-heron, a bird not often observed. This paper added to the limited amount of information known about this beautiful species.
Finally, we must toast another long-time supporter of and frequent visitor to the station who has once again stepped up to help when needed. Take a bow Susan Kunanec.

We plan to build the new and improved staff building at a one-meter elevation to make it resilient to future flooding events.  The structure will be two stories tall to accommodate station staff while also providing a space for Conservation Club activities, and volunteer training and studying, all while maintaining the same small footprint. We will use long-lasting materials that are more tolerant of the climate to ensure longevity. Look for further updates on the progress being made on this new addition to the station's infrastructure.

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Founded in 1991, COTERC operates in both Canada and Costa Rica. In Canada, our Board of Directors are biologists, accountants, educators, environmentalists, zoo professionals, and media professionals — all committed and working actively to protect tropical rainforests.  In Costa Rica, we are based at the Caño Palma Biological Station. 

For information about volunteering, visiting or doing research at the station,  
​please visit here, or email station@coterc.org