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Sustainable Living Weekend
Introduction to Sustainable Living
An intensive experience of learning, nature and action.
- Friday to Sunday
- In person
- Minimum 4 participants
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Live, learn and transform
A three-day experience designed to discover the core principles of sustainable living, conservation and regeneration.
Over the weekend, participants combine practical sessions, outdoor activities and field experience to understand how our decisions can help build more sustainable communities and healthier ecosystems.
The programme is a lively introduction to some of the main topics of Planet Conservation's Center for Sustainable Living Studies.
Get to know the Study CenterWhat will you learn?
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Sustainability and Regeneration
Understand the principles of sustainability and discover how to move from a model based on consumption to one that seeks to regenerate resources and territories.
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Circular Economy
Discover how to reduce waste, reuse resources and transform materials using circular economy principles.
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Plastics and Recycling
Learn about the impact of plastic waste and take part in a hands-on plastic recycling and transformation session.
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Introduction to Permaculture
Explore the basic principles of permaculture and learn how to design systems that use resources efficiently and work in harmony with nature.
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Biodiversity and the Tropical Rainforest
Step into the tropical ecosystem and discover why its biodiversity matters. Learn to observe and identify some of the species that are part of this extraordinary environment.
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Regenerative Tourism
Discover a new way to travel and see how tourism can become a tool to support conservation, communities and the regeneration of territories.
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FridayConnect
Arrival
- Arrival and welcome.
- Introduction to Planet Conservation and the Study Center.
- Introduction to sustainable living and regeneration.
- Group conversation: what does it mean to live sustainably?
- Introduction to tropical ecosystems and their biodiversity.
- Orientation walk to connect with nature.
Experience of the dayConnect with the land.
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SaturdayLearn and transform
Morning
- Introduction to the Circular Economy.
- Hands-on plastic recycling and transformation workshop.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce and reuse waste.
Afternoon
- Introduction to Permaculture.
- Sustainable practices applied to the surroundings.
- Field activity: observing biodiversity.
Night
- Night walk or wildlife-watching experience, depending on local conditions.
Experience of the dayTurn knowledge into action.
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SundayExplore and share
Morning
- Introduction to Regenerative Tourism.
- Biodiversity and conservation.
- Field experience: observing birds, plants, insects or other wildlife groups, depending on the surroundings.
Closing
- Reflection on what was learned.
- Designing small sustainable actions for everyday life.
- Certificate of participation handed out.
- Farewell.
Experience of the dayTake what you learned back home.
An experience for
- People interested in sustainability and conservation.
- Travellers looking for experiences with purpose.
- Families and groups.
- Students and educators.
- Professionals interested in sustainability.
- Companies and corporate groups.
- People who want to learn the principles of the circular economy and permaculture.
Includes
- Academic programme and practical activities.
- Circular economy and plastic transformation workshop.
- Activities to observe and connect with nature.
- Field experiences.
- Basic educational material.
- Certificate of participation.
- Accommodation.
Book your weekend
In three days, discover tools and knowledge you can take with you far beyond the course. Tell us which dates suit you and how many people you are: the programme runs with a minimum of 4 participants.
An introduction. An experience. A new perspective.
- Phone and WhatsApp
- +506 8949 5801
- Location
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón province, Costa Rica
Open J7QC+44 in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)