Monthly Archives: July 2012
Endangered Aysén: Rios to Rivers and Los Escualos team up for conservation and fun on the Baker River
Fun’s a strong force for conservation. As we’ve seen for ourselves, adventures in wild landscapes engage us profoundly in the future of these places. Conservacion Patagonica believes that everyone should have access to such transformative experiences—that’s a key reason why … Continue reading
Partying for Conservation: High School Grad Throws Fundraiser for CP
Where can you find the average California teen on a Saturday night? For Kate Harrison, it’s not hanging with friends, blowing off homework or seeing the new band that’s in town: instead, this young conservationist spent a recent Saturday night … Continue reading
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Endangered Native Species of Patagonia: the Lesser Rhea
An ostrich-like bird, the Darwin’s or Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata pennata) is one of the most distinctive, fabled and endangered residents of Patagonian steppe grasslands. Two species of rhea, the Greater and Lesser, occupy overlapping ranges in Patagonia. Lesser rheas … Continue reading
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Thomas Lovejoy Awarded the Blue Planet Prize
During the Rio+20 summit, Conservacion Patagonica’s very own Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Thomas Lovejoy was honored with the Blue Planet Prize. Awarded by the Asahi Glass Foundation, thee Blue Planet Prize celebrates individuals and organizations who have made major … Continue reading
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Staff Profile: Daniela Castro Polanco
With a fascinating personal history and a deep affinity for the wilds of Patagonia, Daniela Castro Polanco is one of the great champions of CP’s conservation efforts. As Projects and Programs Coordinator out of Coyhaique, Chile, she has been an … Continue reading
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