We will be planting mangroves in the Condado Lagoon on the morning of Saturday, April 27th. Join Yalie Isiah Cruz ’17 and Climate Action in partnership with Estuario.org for the mangrove planting. The event is family friendly as long as children are accompanied by an adult. There is no minimum age. All tools will be provided. We just ask that people were closed toed shoes (boots recommended), bring sunscreen and bug spray, and wear clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty. • Parking: Free parking is not available for the event. We advise that people arrive early to allow time for parking. There is a mix of paid and free parking in the area pending availability.
o Paid Parking- 1019 Ashford Lot, The Place Parking, Terra Luna Parking
o Free Parking- Laguna del Condado Profesor Jaime Benítez, Street Parking
o Ama Earth Group- Ama Earth Group, based in Puerto Rico, is at the forefront of ecological restoration, leveraging cutting-edge climate technology and deep-rooted indigenous practices to regenerate the Earth. The organization specializes in orchestrating hyper-local projects that bring together various community stakeholders, including individuals, businesses, and local groups, to collaboratively restore and protect natural ecosystems. Ama is supported by a unique funding model, where monthly subscriptions from both individuals and businesses directly finance these vital restoration activities, ensuring a continuous commitment to environmental health and community empowerment.
o Estuario- Estuario is a non-profit organization focused on the conservation and rehabilitation of the San Juan Bay Estuary in Puerto Rico. Its activities are centered on enhancing the water quality of the estuary, promoting community engagement through educational programs, and fostering collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to restore and protect the estuary’s ecosystem. The organization is committed to improving the resilience of the local community and the estuary’s natural environment against environmental threats.
• Registration:
o Participants must register at https://estuario.org/events/ (event titled 'Viaje de campo: siembra de vegetación costera [ADULTOS Y JÓVENES]') in addition to registering on the Yale Day of Service page