You are invited to join us! April 26, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SAINT LOUIS ZOO Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a discussion about how tropical rainforest habitats and global conservation issues impact your life. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Details and registration at: friendsoftherainforest.org/10years Saving [...]

Dear Forest Friends, The new year marks our 10th Anniversary and we are kicking off a new decade of conservation with some exciting reasons to celebrate. We have a fresh new look, name and URL that more closely reflects our mission to protect, support and expand the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Carrying [...]

Dear Friends of the Forest, Our national day of Thanksgiving was a time to reflect on progress and blessings. We are grateful for the support of each one who has given time, money or other resources to help this year. Progress includes a new and energetic board of directors, who will travel in February for [...]

“Health, wellness, — our well being and quality of life — all depend on our taking care of the planet, because it is all one. The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is an amazing resource and a place that needs our help. I felt we (NBO Shoes) could make a difference.” This quote from Kipp Keller, president [...]

Dear Friends, Imagine standing at the highest point of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica and witnessing one of nature’s most breathtaking and elegant spectacles as butterflies paint the sky with a splendid palette of colors during their annual mass migration from the Pacific to the Atlantic side of the mountains. This timeless movement of [...]

November 2011 Dear Friends of the Forest, Today, we have great reason to celebrate! This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Monteverde Conservation League in Costa Rica! Join us in recognizing this special 25th anniversary by making a donation of $25 (or more) to support the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. Your gift will help the [...]

Laurie Waller met with Dr. Peter H. Raven, Presient Emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden and member of the MCLUS board. He speaks here of the tremendous value of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. You can learn more about Dr. Raven and his career at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_H._Raven.

MCLUS President Laurie Waller had an opportunity to interview MCLUS board member Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy on two separate occasions. In this brief chat Dr. Lovejoy shares his views on the environment and protecting biodiversity for a more livable planet. Find out more about Dr. Lovejoy on this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lovejoy. And here Dr. Lovejoy shares [...]

November 2010 Dear Friends, The loud “bonk” of the rare Three-wattled Bellbird woke me in the misty dawn of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. I set out to find this elusive bird, and as sunlight brightened the lush forest, I found it silhouetted on a bare branch sounding its distinctive call. The thrill of seeing the [...]