Welcome to the first issue of e-Canopy 2024, the online newsletter for the OTS Community to share their stories, news, and updates. Calendar year 2024 brings new initiatives to be implemented, as well updates from the previous months' projects. Read more below about our most recent activities.
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After several years of the pandemic, 2023 allowed us to go back to the life we used to know. Beth Braker, OTS President and CEO, and George Middendorf, former Chair of the OTS Board of Directors, reviewed the achievements of last calendar year, as well as the Organization's 60th Anniversary celebration. |
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OTS celebrates another year of Christmas Bird Counts in Costa Rica |
The holiday season means new Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) at our Stations. Learn more about the most recent CBCs at Las Cruces, La Selva, and Palo Verde. |
New podcast: The Field Notebook
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Two good friends of OTS launched a new podcast to show newer perspectives of the biology field beyond academics. |
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Project Connecting Communities and Ecosystems |
The Connecting Communities and Ecosystems Project completed the Transboundary Analysis of the binational basin of the Sixaola river and is now starting to work on the Strategic Action Plan. |
Nature journaling training for environmental educators |
Marley Pfeiffer, naturalist and environmental educator, inspired a group of environmental educators in a series of workshops about Nature Journaling. |
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| OTS co-organized meetings on ecological restoration and environmental education in Costa Rica |
During October and December, we co-organized two activities that gathered civil society representatives to create synergies in ecological restoration and environmental education in Costa Rica |
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| OTS welcomes the 2024 African Ecology and Conservation cohort |
A new undergraduate group started the African Ecology and Conservation program. Learn how you can be part of our Programs in Costa Rica and South Africa. |
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Updates from the Field February 2024 |
From Emily Hawkins’ most recent publication to the results of a new project at La Selva, read the most recent updates from the field in this edition. |
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Dr. Robin Chazdon awarded by the British Ecological Society |
The OTS Community celebrates the introduction of Dr. Robin Chazdon as an honorary member of the British Ecological Society. Some of her students highlighted her trajectory and contribution to their career paths. |
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An excerpt from The Green Fuse: An Ecological Odyssey by John Harte |
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In his book The Green Fuse: An Ecological Odyssey, John Harte takes us from Alaskan salmon runs and the Florida everglades to South Pacific coral reefs and the bleak Tibetan plateau. The Green Fuse shows nonscientists the fascination of ecological detective work and renews scientists' love for the beauty of the world under their microscope. |
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Special Edition of Member Experiences to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of OTS |
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Last year we held a Special edition of our Member Experiences in celebration of our 60th Anniversary. The participants had one of the best experiences of their lives, so much that three of them wanted to share their own stories. Witness the wonder of the 60th Anniversary Member Experience through the words of Jennifer Adams and David and Michael Josephy. |
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OTS Board of Directors Meeting, March 2024 |
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A new meeting of OTS Board of Directors took place in Costa Rica last month. Members of the Board visited our office in San José and our station at Las Cruces to participate in different tours and activities to learn about the most recent plans of the Organization, as well as to meet with allies and partners in the country. |
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Words of appreciation from Beth Braker, President and CEO |
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Beth Braker, President and CEO, expresses a deep appreciation for the support of our friends, students, researches, and visitors. OTS continues its work to mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, thanks to the support of the OTS Community. |
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