NP #115: Dr. Robert Edgeworth explains scientific results about Nosara’s water pollution; Asks homeowners and businesses to support a cleaner Nosara
In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Edgeworth explains the ocean water pollution situation in Playa Guiones and Rio Nosara areas plus calls residents, in particular homeowners and businesses, to support a cleaner Nosara based upon the data from their water collection study. He explains Dr. Vanessa Bezy’s efforts on this project, how it is funded, […]
NP #112: Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’
In this Nosara Podcast episode Jessica Sheffield updates us about Guardians of Nature and shares her vision of increasing eco literacy throughout Latin America and beyond. The program is working already in Nosara and quickly expanding in Latin America and beyond. Here’s my notes:
NP #103: SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan
In this episode of the Nosara Podcast, Vicki Coan from SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary updates us about the following: – Volunteer update & transitions – Change in direction, working more-so in conjunction with other organizations – Specific message – Heartbreak about trees coming down due to continued development – Importance of insulated power lines – Please […]
NP #14: Gerardo from Costas Verdes wants to bring the forest back to the sea
BarriGuiones is an organization improving Playa Guiones and Nosara. Gerardo is the Project Director and is the ideal person to lead this project. He stopped by to speak with Rich for a 2019 update about what they’ve accomplished and where he is looking to go. Along the way there’s lots of discussion about development in […]
NP #11: The Guardians of Nature: How Jessica Sheffield plans to change the world

Jessica Sheffield is on the short list as one of the ‘Saints of Nosara’ as I like to say. She is an extremely hard worker and dedicated to making the world a better place while leading by example. Jessica doesn’t tolerate laziness and encourages everyone to get involved with what matters most in their communities. […]
NP #10: The Nosara Civic Association Update: A conversation with President Kuki

If you’re not already aware, the Nosara Civic Association is a massive reason our town is what it is today. In fact, everyone involved in Nosara owes a massive ‘thank you’ to the warriors who fought for and maintained the parklands interrupting our community. They are the reason the Playas de Nosara is free of […]