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OSTIONAL NOSARA
SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS
Located at the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, the Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus' facilities will demonstrate cutting edge sustainable design, construction and operation to visitors and the community. A national competition will be organized in Costa Rica to determine the design of the buildings and landscape.
The Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus will provide shared space and facilities for research and local organizations; immersive educational and community programming; mobility solutions to connect Campus sites; sustainable design, construction, and operation.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY MODEL
OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
OUR VISION
BE A GUIDING MODEL FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BY DEMONSTRATING ITS BENEFITS TO THE ECONOMY, COMMUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENT.
Our dream is to establish the Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus which focuses on sustainability and protecting the environment. The Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus' mission is to fulfill the social, economic, and environmental needs of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding communities. This initiative co-lead by the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, the Nosara Civic Association, and the Wildlife Conservation Association will enable and strengthen the existing participatory conservation model by promoting collaborative initiatives for sustainable development in the area.
How will we get there? Download our Strategic Plan to learn more about our priorities, goals, and objectives to work towards this dream over the next years.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
CAMPAIGN TIMELINE
Fundraising will determine whether or at which pace we proceed.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Campus will generate revenue to cover the cost of operations and programs through the following means:
Our goal is to create a circular economy to fund conservation at the Ostional Refuge. Our business plan predicts considerable revenue within the first five years of operation based on only a small percentage of visitors to the area attending and not considering all potential sources of revenue.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY MODEL
OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
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Sales of tours
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Gift shop, cafe, and juice bar
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Food and lodging
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Rental of facilities
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Sponsorship and cross-promotional partnerships
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Admission to educational exhibits, activities and events
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Project and research grants
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Fundraising events
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Membership program
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
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Reception desk
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Staging area for tours
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Educational exhibits
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Theater (150 person capacity)
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Gift shop, coffee shop
and juice bar
RESEARCHERS AND
VOLUNTEERS FACILITIES
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Lodging and
common area -
Cafeteria
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Laboratory and
storage space
OPERATIONS CENTER
FOR NON-PROFITS
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Office space
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Conference rooms
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Classrooms
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Display and donation wall
COMMUNITY
PARK
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A park area for outdoor activities
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Community events, cultural exhibits, and workshops
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Trail System & Observation Deck
DONATE TO
OUR FUTURE
The construction and initial operating costs for the Campus will be generated by a capital campaign to be undertaken during 2021. At present, the Campaign is seeking major, lead donors interested in putting their stamp on the initiative.
Donations are tax-deductible in Costa Rica, the United States, and Canada through our fiscal sponsorships.
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