We support the work of the Pamela, the local veterinarian, in her spay/nueter clinic and have adopted several dogs and cats. This is Lilly, who divides her time between the US and Mexico. … [Read more...]
Electrical Seminar in Yelapa
November 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tony, our amazing electrical contractor from Boulder Colorado, gave an informative electrical seminar at the casino in Oct. 2011. Many folks from the community came. Tony has had many requests for his professional advice since then. We are hoping to get him back in March for another community project. … [Read more...]
Casa de la Imagination
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
July, 2008, El Jardin hosted 10 high school students from the US who worked at de la imagination on various work projects. … [Read more...]
Schools in Yelapa
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are working with the schools in Yelapa to provide educational materials and have donated roofing for an outside eating area at the secondary school. We are looking forward to helping with other opportunities in the local schools. … [Read more...]
Rain water collection
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Because Yelapa is subject to a very wet season and a very dry season, we are committed to collecting rain during the wet season to supplement our irrigation during the dry season as to not over tax the existing underground streams and rivers. Grey water systems are also being set up for irrigation use. … [Read more...]
Terraced hillsides and edible landscapes
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The idea is to trellis the hillside to minimize the damage from erosion. Dead palm branches and tree limbs are being stacked across the steep raveens to lessen the impact of summer rains washing down the hill. Plants with extensive root systems are being planted at the edge of the terraces to retain soil. Edible landscaping is part of the design to provide fresh fruits for our guests. … [Read more...]
Bamboo Forest
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There is a marvelous stand of bamboo in the back of the property. We are committed to restoring the stand to a healthy, productive grove of diverse bamboo. Andrew Huffstutler, one of our great volunteers, is shown here working in one of the old growth stands. … [Read more...]
Composting toilets
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By adding composting toilets we are able to lower the amount of waste in the septic tank. We have installed two toilets so far. … [Read more...]
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