Activity Calendar 2012
- Friday, March 16 - Composting Workshop at the Las Marias Geriatric Center from 8:30am onwards.
- Friday 23 to Sunday, March 25 - Festival of the Sweet Orange in the plaza of Las Marias.
- Saturday, April 14 - Vegetative Propagation Workshop, Tissue Management and Pruning Citrus at Tres Amigos Farm, Bo. High Sano, Las Marias, from 9:00 am onwards. This workshop is in collaboration with the Agricultural Extension Agronomist Jiménez of Las Marias. Open to public. Contact us for participation.
- Saturday, April 28 - Fundraising activity to raise money for tax exemption status of Plenitud. In this activity we will have live music, presentations on our efforts, documentaries and other activities related to sustainability. Cost $35.00 per couple (the location will be soon be announced here).
- Saturday, May 5 - Vegetarian Cooking, Introductory Workshop in Mayagüez or Las Marias (the location will be soon be announced here).
For more information and to reserve space in any of our activities call 787-806-7094 or 787-678-9988, or contact us at pplenitud@gmail.com
About Us
Plenitud
Eco-Educational Initiatives is a non-profit organization that
supports individuals and communities in their sustainable development by providing training, demonstrations and services in
organic farming, bio-construction, and other permaculture practices.
Mission
To
demonstrate and share knowledge for a sustainable and harmonious life.
Vision
To serve and inspire individuals and communities by providing tools for
environmental responsibility and an awareness of plenitud.
Board of Directors
We give our
heartfelt thanks to our Board for their love and dedication that
helps to make Plenitud's goals a reality.
Alyn Marie Bermúdez, President- Psychologist and Yoga Teacher
Albit R. Paoli García, Vice-President- Dentist and Farmer
David Bartlett, Treasurer- Small Business Owner
Norman F. Jorge Ramos, Secretary- Attorney and Eco-Farmer
Eduardo Ramírez, Member- Teacher of Construction
Joseph Fleming, Member- Chef and Scholar of Psychology
Alyn Marie Bermúdez, President- Psychologist and Yoga Teacher
Albit R. Paoli García, Vice-President- Dentist and Farmer
David Bartlett, Treasurer- Small Business Owner
Norman F. Jorge Ramos, Secretary- Attorney and Eco-Farmer
Eduardo Ramírez, Member- Teacher of Construction
Joseph Fleming, Member- Chef and Scholar of Psychology
Our Volunteer Staff
Owen C. Ingley- Anthropologist, Eco-Farmer and Bioconstructor
Owen
graduated from the University of Florida with
degrees in Anthropology and History.
He has extensive experience working with non-governmental
organizations in Guatemala. Over the past five years he has worked
on organic farms in the United States and Puerto Rico. In 2008, he completed an internship withThe California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture's (Cal Earth) green building, the "Econest." He continued his studies at Cal Earth, where he expanded his
knowledge of bio-construction and design.Owen directs our organic
gardening, agroforestry and bio-building programs and contributes to
the development of our educational workshops.
Contact Owen by writing to pplenitud@gmail.com.
Contact Owen by writing to pplenitud@gmail.com.
Alexandra De Leon - Agronomist and Eco-Farmer
Alexandra studied organic agriculture, agronomy, and soil and crop sciences at the Department of Environmental Agriculture at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus (UPR-RUM). Over the past five years, she has been a
member of several environmental associations at the university, and
she continues to contribute by instructing workshops in organic farming
and urban gardening.
Contact Alexandra by writing to yia.libertad@yahoo.com.
Contact Alexandra by writing to yia.libertad@yahoo.com.
Pamela Paoli Garrido - Adviser for Organic Agriculture
Pamela is a horticulturist and eco-farmer. She earned her degree in agronomy from UPR Mayagüez. Over the past five years she has been devoted to organic agriculture, working with several farmers in Puerto Rico. She has assisted with maintaining their farms and selling their products at organic markets. Her most recent contribution has been participating in practical organic farming and urban gardening for local communities with limited resources.
Paula Paoli Garrido - Anthropologist, Educator and Eco-Farmer
Paula
graduated from the University of Florida as a Fullbright Scholar for
her work with indigenous communities in Honduras. She has worked as
an ecological anthropologist for several governmental and community
organizations in the United States and across Latin America. Most of
her experience was dedicated to exposing communities to sustainable
development and agricultural practices. She also has experience
instructing therapeutic arts such as yoga, dance and meditation, as
well as being an elementary and secondary school teacher in Florida.
Paula manages the research and organic farming practices along with volunteers and interns. She contributes to the development of the curriculum for the workshops and also serves as an instructor. In addition, she coordinates workshops, work parties and other events provided by Plenitud and other organizations it is involved with.
Contact Paula by writing to pplenitud@gmail.com.
Paula manages the research and organic farming practices along with volunteers and interns. She contributes to the development of the curriculum for the workshops and also serves as an instructor. In addition, she coordinates workshops, work parties and other events provided by Plenitud and other organizations it is involved with.
Contact Paula by writing to pplenitud@gmail.com.
Anita Mattos - Instructor and Compost Eco-Farmer
Anita
loves planting in our community. She shares her knowledge by providing
workshops at local schools and to rehabilitation patients, including those recently
released from incarceration, at-risk youth, and anyone wanting a
garden of their own. She formerly served as the co-coordinator of
our community garden. Other projects have included summer activities
for children and workshops at schools, including the Food from Seed to
Plate pilot project. She has been involved for over a year with the
Roosevelt
Mercadito of Mother
Earth Organic Cooperative and also gives workshops on composting with
the agro-ecological project, Sembrarte. Anita currently
teaches children agro-ecology in Dorado at TASIS.
Marisel Cardona - Chemist and Artisan
Marisel
holds a BA in chemistry and has also studied herbs, aromatherapy,
reiki, feng-shui, and reflexology. She has an immense passion for
essential oils, and prepares her own for use in various products. Her
creations include soaps, massage oils for aches, pains and
respiratory conditions, skin treatments, lotions, insect repellent and
cosmetics. She graciously offers these products to volunteers through
her company, Marisel Herbal. Marisel contributes to our workshops and
educational programs with her knowledge and experience with medicinal
plants from our gardens.
Contact Marisel by writing to mariselherbal@yahoo.com.
Contact Marisel by writing to mariselherbal@yahoo.com.
Norman Ramos - Attorney and Eco-Farmer
Norman graduated from the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Law school. Over the past three years he has worked on organic farms in Puerto Rico and has been an avid permaculture student. Norman contributes to the development of our educational workshops and is part of our Board of Directors.
Contact Norman by writing to normanframos@yahoo.com.
Contact Norman by writing to normanframos@yahoo.com.
Cristina López - Geologist and Eco-Farmer
Cristina holds a BS in geology from the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus (UPR-RUM). Over the past five years, she has been a member of several environmental and community associations at the university. She has an immense passion for organic farming and vegetarian cooking. Cristina contributes knowledge in soils and soil erosion and manages the web portals of Plenitud.
Contact Cristina by writing to lopez.cmarie@gmail.com.
Contact Cristina by writing to lopez.cmarie@gmail.com.
Affiliates
Since its
inception, Plenitud has been generously supported by and stood in solidarity with several partners. We wish to express eternal
gratitude for the opportunity to work together with them to carry out
our shared goals.
Volunteers -
Plenitud is only capable of offering the services it does because of
the indescribable devotion of our volunteers. These incredible people
help develop programs and work selflessly to ensure we can accomplsh
our missions. Eternal thanks to Lino Rivera, Bruce and Luz Madagosky, Tyler Nesbit, Tyson
Durm, Deana Durm, Sarah Burke, Lori Mc Bride, Véronique Morissette,
Jeff Adams, Kendall, Aura Garrido, Carlos Ruiz, Stephanie Bahr, Raul
Rivera, Josue Lopez, Saul Castellano, Jonathan Castellano Glenda
Mayol, Roberto Torres, Jereome Vorous, Scott Howard...
Tierra de Luna is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of human activities that promote peace between people from all origins. Since our inception, Tierra de Luna has collaborated in work parties, promotion, logistics and more. For more information please visit www.tierradeluna.com.
Alborada Mission Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps combine efforts for the spiritual, social, economic and ecological development by raising awareness of individuals. Alborada Mission hosted Plenitud in its first years of operation, giving us the opportunity to establish facilities and our organic plantations. We continue working together by providing educational programs at Mission Alborada.
Anaotero1@gmail.com
Permaculture Institute of Puerto Rico is a community based organization and its nature is economic, social and cultural development of individuals and communities for sustainability in a protected environment and in harmony with each other. We're currently working in partnership to establish a permaculture school for the benefit of individuals, groups and communities. www.permaculturapuertorico.org
Marisel Herbal Marisel has worked to improve life quality of Plenitud's volunteers and staff with her various assortment of natural products: insect repellent, soap, shampoo, oils, etc. In addition Marisel Herbal generously contributed to the promotion and fundraising for Plenitud and its activities. mariselherbal@yahoo.com
Casas de la Selva is a non-profit project dedicated to the research and demonstration of sustainable and cost-effective rain-forest logging practices. The directors, 3T and Andrew have been very supportive of Plenitud's public relations campaigns and group management practices. www.eyeontherainforest.org
Tierra de Luna is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of human activities that promote peace between people from all origins. Since our inception, Tierra de Luna has collaborated in work parties, promotion, logistics and more. For more information please visit www.tierradeluna.com.
Alborada Mission Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps combine efforts for the spiritual, social, economic and ecological development by raising awareness of individuals. Alborada Mission hosted Plenitud in its first years of operation, giving us the opportunity to establish facilities and our organic plantations. We continue working together by providing educational programs at Mission Alborada.
Anaotero1@gmail.com
Permaculture Institute of Puerto Rico is a community based organization and its nature is economic, social and cultural development of individuals and communities for sustainability in a protected environment and in harmony with each other. We're currently working in partnership to establish a permaculture school for the benefit of individuals, groups and communities. www.permaculturapuertorico.org
Marisel Herbal Marisel has worked to improve life quality of Plenitud's volunteers and staff with her various assortment of natural products: insect repellent, soap, shampoo, oils, etc. In addition Marisel Herbal generously contributed to the promotion and fundraising for Plenitud and its activities. mariselherbal@yahoo.com
Casas de la Selva is a non-profit project dedicated to the research and demonstration of sustainable and cost-effective rain-forest logging practices. The directors, 3T and Andrew have been very supportive of Plenitud's public relations campaigns and group management practices. www.eyeontherainforest.org
