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THE OSTIONAL NOSARA SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS PLAN

Please download our Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus presentation master plan to read about our exciting future.
OSTIONAL NOSARA
SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS

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.

 

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.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Campus will generate income 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 income 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 income.

  • Sales of tours
  • Gift shop, cafe, and juice bar
  • Food and lodging
  • Rental of facilities
  • Sponsorship and cross-promotional partnerships
  • Admission to educational exhibits, activities and events
  • Project and research grants
  • Fundraising events
  • Membership program
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER

  • Reception desk

  • Staging area for tours

  • Educational exhibits

  • Theater (150 person capacity)

  • Gift shop, coffee shop
    and juice bar

RESEARCHERS AND
VOLUNTEERS FACILITIES

  • Lodging and
    common area

  • Cafeteria

  • Laboratory and
    storage space

OPERATIONS CENTER
FOR NON-PROFITS

  • Office space

  • Conference rooms

  • Classrooms

  • Display and donation wall

COMMUNITY 
PARK

  • A park area for outdoor activities

  • Community events, cultural exhibits, and workshops

  • Trail System & Observation Deck

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OUR VISION

TO BE A MODEL FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BY DEMONSTRATING ITS BENEFITS FOR THE ECONOMY, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.

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