This week the valley has been joined by quite a few of the “San MiGals” as they learn Spanish from The Casco Antiguo Spanish School. It’s
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Diggin’ for Success
Through the constant application of diligent work, the orchards and fields are again thriving under our watchful care. The over abundant
Read MoreWild About Fermentation
To ferment your own food is to lodge an eloquent protest—of the senses—against the homogenization of flavors and food experiences now
Read MoreA breath of life
“…Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you tha
Read MoreOutreach and Obstacles
8 weeks ago, September rolled around, with a new semester here, new interns, and myself in a new role, taking on our education program in
Read MoreMemoirs of a Gardener
Previously on The Farm… The farm continues to take shape through the blood sweat and tears of the Ag team, led by fearless director Alex
Read MoreFall Farming in Kalu Yala
The fall semester is here! The KY Agriculture team has hit the ground running this semester. We have been working on a lot of clearing and
Read MoreWandering biology
As the only biology intern, the first stint was a time for exploring. I got to hike up the Honeycreeper and see all the various plants and
Read MoreA new home away from home
When I first found out I was heading off to live in the jungle for 2.5 months I was ecstatic – and nervous. In the time leading up to
Read MoreFall 2013 Agriculture Goals
KALU YALA AGRICULTURE GOALS FALL 2013 The Kalu Yala agriculture program will consist of an 8-hour workday. The first four hours will
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WELCOME! It is an exciting time for us at Kalu Yala and we are looking forward to you being a part of the team and the action! The current
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Outdoor Recreation The outdoor recreation program goal is to provide and facilitate safe and fun recreation opportunities for fellow
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Personal Goals as a Director: Demonstrate leadership by promoting students’ personal growth, self-reflection, and mentorship Stay
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Fall 2013 Semester: San Miguel Programs Semester Goals: To turn ideas into action. Finishing the year with the same goal I started
Read MoreWrapping Up in Panama
This past week was our last at Kalu Yala for the summer of 2013. Though I'm sure for some of us it is not the last we will be seeing of the
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If Only To Say Yes
This post was originally published on Tomas' personal blog and can be found at
Read MoreOne Last List
It’s the 7th of August, around 8:45 am as I write this. The coolness of the morning has given way to the usual lazy morning rain, I hear the
Read MoreWater Quality Round 1
After 77 amazing days with the bio team I feel like I’m leaving half of my heart in Panama. Having such a small group of people consistently
Read MoreCultural Nuances of Panama
I came to Panama a cultural greenhorn. This was my first time being abroad by myself for an extended period of time. Sure, I’ve vacationed
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