Friends Of The Osa

Land stewardship - this program engages in the purchase of intact rainforest land that would otherwise be sold for development that could destroy the fragile ecosystems. This program includes an extensive reforestation effort that will restore the land with native trees, identification and cultivation of native tree species, and the creation of an interactive trail system. This program also strives to protect the area from continued and growing environmental threats.

Community outreach and citizen science - this program supports local organizations in their effort to protect wildlife and engage the osa communities in improving their local environment. This program also includes environmental education activities with local schools; and the empowerment of local communities through training and economic incentives to protect the ecosystems.ridge to reef youth club - this program engages hundreds of the nation's most rural and impoverished youth with the goal of immersing them in nature. Through hands-on field trips in a plethora of ecosystems, students are educated and empowered to protect their natural resources.