I’m planning to visit the rainforest and coral reefs of Central America this winter 2010 for an environmental and artistic study.  The plan is to investigate what is happening to one of Costa Rica’s biggest areas of coral reefs, forests,  and talk with indigenous people about their efforts to preserve the rainforest.

Read about a similar journey discussed here. Mine will be individually designed, since I am a self-employed artist and this trip is also for artistic reasons.  It’s more important now than ever that the rainforest itself and everything in it is preserved in photos and video and artwork, because even in Costa Rica, the rainforest is succumbing to logging operations.

My artwork will be exhibited for the purpose of educating the public about the importance of the rainforests of central and South America. You can donate to this trip (or all expenses are mine) and all donations over $50 will receive a rainforest-inspired t-shirt (to be designed after the trip).  Your donations will also help me purchase carbon credits to offset my travel. Please donate below!

The area I’m planning to visit has changed based on cost involved. I’ll be going to the Cahuita National Park area, which is less expensive to get to, is still more in its original natural state, and you can read about it here.