ProAves aims to help and contribute to the recovering of ecosystems of bird's species under threat in Colombia. By working together with local communities in zones of influence of our programs, we had helped to provide opportunities for training and ways to improve the use of natural resources. The Division of Conservation at
ProAves is directed by Heidy Valle and the support of 9 Reserve
Coordinators and 12 conservation assistants, focused on activities such
as the protection of the reserves, reforestation and sustainable
development with the communities.
ProAves has implemented different conservation tools as follows:
Tree nursery Reforestation Workshops for community Reserves network - Reservas de la Sociedad Civil Ecological easements
Women for conservation
If you want to support our conservation activities around Colombia please donate on line or write to fundacion @ proaves.org
ProAves is a non-profit organisation that was set up in 1998. It was created to protect birds and their habitats in Colombia and the organisation sought to do this through research, conservation actions and community outreach.
Considering that the community is able to lead numerous conservation actions, ProAves has launched its Eco-volunteer Program in its natural reserves; this program will allow conservationists (national or foreigners) to help us carry out specific conservation actions to protect extremely important habitats for critical bird species in Colombia.
ProAves have several objectives with the Ecovolunteer program such as to improve and guarantee the sustainability of the work that is being done in Colombia, allowing the reserves to be run efficiently for years to come. Also being an indispensable feature of the reserves, helping with everything from maintenance to research. We know that the role that volunteers play in conservation cannot be overstated.
Volunteer positions are held at three of our wonderful natural reserves: El Dorado, El Paujil and Cerulean warbler.
Many options to volunteer are available for passionate and committed people who want to support conservation actions through activities such as reforestation, eradication of non-native species, agroforestry, reserve maintenance, tree nurseries, nest boxing, bird monitoring, etc. In order to apply to these positions, personal skills, experiences, studies and preferences will be strongly evaluated.
We need your help and because we know you can do a lot for conservation, ¡sign up here!
More information in English in Ecovolunteers or with Gloria Castillo in gcastillo @ proaves.org
Surfing in Colombia
Colombia's best surfing spots are on the Pacific coast, and Nuqui is the most common base for surfing vacations. There are various excellent surfing spots near Nuqui
Also on the Pacific coast, Juanchaco is one hour by boat from Buernaventura. Juanchaco is relatively undeveloped and is good for experienced surfers. See the Choco section for some accommodation recommendations.
Colombia's Carribean coastline also has surfing options, though the Pacific's surf is far higher in quality. The best months for surfing on the Carribean coast are December to March and July to September. The Carribean's surf is consistent but the waves are not big. There's various surfing spots near Barranquilla, in addition to possibilities near Riohacha, Cartagena and San Andres.