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Adopt a Tree - Reforestation

This Saturday, June 19, is the second in a series of Adopt a Tree days, being held at the offices of the the Baulas National Marine Park. From 8 to 11 a.m., residents of the area surrounding the Park can select young native trees and receive information on....

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Bandera Azul Ecologia (Blue Flag) Certification

On Friday, March 26th, 2010 our local Blue Flag coordinator and our Park administrator received the certifications for the four (4) Park Beaches: Langosta, Punta del Madero, Ventanas y Playa Grande.

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Basic CPR Course at Playa Grande Medical Center

Beginning Wednesday, May 12th and continuing through Tuesday, May 18th, a certified instructor of the American Heart Association of the USA will be teaching a basic CPR course and defibrillator use. The Playa Grande Medical Center will be obtaining a defibrillator in the near future.

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Baulas Festival

In an open invitation issued to the public, Biologist Corelle Carmen Gutierrez, Evironmental Education Program Coordinator for the Park, indicates that more than 200 children from 7 local schools are anticipated to attend. Many activities are intended to educate these children not only of the importance of the turtles to the...

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Charity Bazaar for Playa Grande School

The Playa Grande School Board is organizing a Charity Bazaar for the School on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The Charity Bazaar will sell food and household items. There will be activities presented by the children of Playa Grande School.

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Cruz Roja acojida/ Red Cross greeted

Saludos a todos, Ya se acabo Semana Santa 2011 y queremos agradecer a nuestro equipo de la Cruz Roja por su valoroso trabajo de rescate en nuestras playas. También muchas gracias a: Kike y Yanira (Kike's Place) Justen y Lindsey (Marbar and...

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La Paz Community School 3rd Annual Fundraising Fiest

La Paz Community School was founded in 2007 as a progressive nonprofit cooperative school, currently serving students in kindergarten through 9th grade. Scholarships help to bridge the gap between Costa Rican families by assisting with tuition for eligible students

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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

Low income pet owners will be offered low cost for spay/neuter. Vaccines are available. Transportation of the pets will be provided in cars equipped with travel kennels.

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Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas - Reforestation Campaign

A message from the Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas Administrator regarding the Reforestation Campaign was just posted. The inauguration of the Reforestation Campaign has been planned to coincide with World Environment Day which is this Saturday, June 5th.

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Pets in the Park

During October, representatives of the Baulas National Marine Park will begin a new program for pets in the Park. Pet owners will learn how to care for their pets in a way that supports Park wildlife, especially in regard to the marine turtles nesting here.

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Playa Grande School Garage Sale

Playa Grande School Garage Sale Fundraiser July 3rd at Kike's Place.

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Puppy Fest Tomorrow

Sixteen adorable puppies are looking for a good home. Come to the Costa Rica Dive Shop on the road to Flamingo, where the Pet Shop is located.

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Regulatory Plan Meeting for Playa Grande Maritime Zone

Dear Friends, On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 9 a.m . there will be a Community meeting at the offices of the MINAET regarding the Regulatory Plan for the coast line. Everyone is invited to attend as your participation is important! In the framework of the...

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Salinitas Committee Bingo and Karaoke Event

The Salinitas Committe is organizing a Bingo and Karaoke event for today and will be selling Costa Rican typical food and drinks. The bingo starts at 4 pm on Salinitas road –at Anatolios Mango trees.The funds raised will be used to provide potable water for their community.

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Summary of the First Day of Reforestation - Message from the Park Administrator

Our vision is to achieve what for some may be impossible: a community development in harmony with the National Park, which also represents a challenge, and one more action to prevent the extinction of the leatherback.

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