Volunteer Projects at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most famous protected areas in the world and one of the 7 nature wonders in Costa Rica because of its biodiversity and beauty. 

Monteverde Biological Reserve develops different projects to guarantee the protection of the wild life  and regeneration of  the forest. All of us can help to support this conservation project, every penny charged with the entrance fee, tours and lodging are reinvested in environmental protection, researches and educational programs.

Another way to help is participating in volunteer programs which are available year round for groups of students, seniors or independent travelers who wish to live a different experience while collaborating immersed in the cloud forest.

 Monteverde Biological Reserve has a well structured program for all kind of interests, some of the activities to choose from are:

-Orchids recovery project

 -Monitoring the amphibians

 -Bi monthly counting of birds at the San Luis Biological Reserve

 -Typing data bases of investigations.

-Permanent monitoring of plots.

-Cultural Activities

-Reforestation

-Maintenance Work

-Works at schools of the area

-Translation of documents

And much more 

If the volunteer has a special ability, can send a proposal related to preserve cloud forest and to develop local communities.

 www.cloudforestmonteverde.com - Tel. (506) 2645-5122 - Email. reservaciones2@cct.or.cr

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Wild Gray Fox

In the deep woods at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, there is a little, thin and gray hairy fox. It is commonly named wild gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus). 

The gray fox is characterized by having a furry black tail, with long triangular ears and they are upright always. The paws, sides and the line from the chest to the ears are reddish to brown, besides its belly, throat and cheeks are white.

These curious inhabitants of Monteverde have nocturnal habits and are loners. Each night they show up to hunt rats, reptiles, insects, wild birds and some fruits. Their litter consists of 4 or 6 hatchlings.

Experience the cloud forest when the night falls down with our night walk  tour everyday at  5:45 p.m., you could be a witness of the nocturnal life of a gray fox.

Source:Inbio