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Support Our Work

Estación Las Tortugas relies on generous donations to keep our conservation efforts running. Your contribution could help provide meals for team, fund essential research equipment, or cover the cost of materials for our hatchery.

Every donation—no matter the size—makes a meaningful impact on our work and the turtles we protect.

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To make a donation in colones:

Asociación Estación las Tortugas

Número de cuenta 200-01-077-039494-5

IBAN CR07 0151 0772 0010 3949 40

 

To make a donation in dollars:

Asociación Estación Las Tortugas

Número de cuenta 200-02-077-006404-5

IBAN CR26 0151 0772 0020 0640 43

 

 

For donations from the States, Fundación EcoTeach also receives donations for Estación Las Tortugas:

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ecoteach-foundation/estacion-las-tortugas-need-your-help

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Wish List

There are different ways to help us. Here there are some ideas of items that could be useful to donate us when you come for a visit!

Fieldwork/Research

  • Nitrile gloves, various sizes

  • Headlamps or flashlights: don’t need to be red-light only, but MUST include red light. Rechargeable or use AAA batteries

  • Rainwear (pants & jackets), ponchos (adult sizes) for the guards. MUST be dark-colored: black, navy, or charcoal grey

  • AAA batteries

  • Patrolling backpack, waterproof ideal (Example: https://a.co/d/1M9XoyT. MUST be dark-colored: black, navy, or charcoal grey)

  • Biodegradable flagging tape (https://a.co/d/0KSwjhF)

  • Heavy-duty plastic grocery bags (to transport turtle eggs to the hatchery – they help prevent leakage of the fluid laid with the eggs)

  • Flexible measuring tape (non-metal, like a sewing tape, at least 2 meters, 6.5 feet long)

  • Clipboards with internal folder (https://a.co/d/bAqwaVH)

  • Office supplies are always welcome: pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, markers, etc.

  • Bluetooth HOBO Data Loggers to detect the temperature inside of the nests

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To make the station more comfortable…

for us and for you!

  • Twin/single-size bedding

  • Thin towels

  • Brass hooks (non-corrosive in salty air, for rooms and bathrooms)

  • Curtains

  • Mirrors

  • Rugs for the bathrooms

  • Mosquito nets

  • Mattresses

  • Pillows

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Even the smallest donation matters!

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  • The station needs an additional boat for transporting volunteers and supplies, ideally motor Yamaha 60 HP short shaft outboard motor (estimated cost: $8,000 USD).

We are currently renting boats at high cost, so any donation is greatly appreciated.

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  • Washing machine to help us take a better care of bed sheets, towels, and mosquito nets used by the staff and the visitors

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