Conservation of natural resources is a huge task, requiring commitment from all of us. Organisations such as Sentido Natural, are permanently striving to further this aim, nevertheless, funding is a limiting factor at times. Therefore, we are asking interested parties to make a contribution to conservation in Colombia by donating to Sentido Natural.
We have created special categories for different-sized donations, named after some emblematic Colombian species. If you want to support us, please contact us to find out how you can make a donation. Donations are accepted either as money or equipment.
Donations will be used to continue work on the projects which Sentido Natural is currently carrying out. If you wish your donation to be used for a particular programme or project, please let us know.
As a token of thanks, Sentido Natural offers several activities and souvenirs which you may receive according to your interests and donation. For example, tree climbing courses using professional equipment, enabling a unique insight into the animals and plants living in the forest canopies; as well as souvenirs and badges recognising your contribution.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST
AND SUPPORT.
SENTIDO NATURAL PROMISES TO KEEP YOU INFORMED
OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT WITH YOUR DONATION.
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Member Donation of up to $1000 US annualy or equivalent in equipment. The endemic wax palm Ceroxylum quindiuense, is Colombia's national tree. It is commonly found in the Department of Quindío, giving rise to its scientific name. This palm is currently endangered due to the destruction of forests for livestock farming as well as indiscriminate use of palm leaves in Palm Sunday celebrations. The latter activity often causes the death of the whole palm tree. A national campaign has been begun to prevent the felling of this beautiful palm, which is also the preferred nesting, foraging and roosting site of the Yellow-eared Parrot Ognorhynchus icterotis, also an endangered species. |
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Member Donation between $500 - $999 US annualy or equivalent in equipment. The Condor, Vultur gryphus, with its 3 meters wingspan, is the largest bird of prey in the world. According to an ancient indigenous legend, this splendid bird is the messenger of the sun. It used to be common in the Andes but has been decimated mainly by hunting due to the popular belief that it ate domestic animals. Although its hunting has been reduced, it currently faces the additional threat of habitat destruction and the loss of food sources. It is endangered at national level. |
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Member Donation between $200 - $499 US annualy or equivalent in equipment. The frailejón grows exclusively on the high 'moorland' or paramo of the Colombian, Venezuelan and Ecuadorian Andes and is the most emblematic plant of the paramo. The frailejón appears in the mythology of the Muisca people, ancient indigenous inhabitants of the high Andean plateau covering the departments of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, and it was used to make offerings to their gods. Currently, several of these species are endangered. |
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Member Donation between $50 - $199 US annualy or equivalent in equipment. The
Jaguar is the biggest feline in America. Its strength and imposing image
have made it the 'king of the jungle'. When the jaguar roars, the sound
echoes through the tropical forests. Some Amazonian ethnic groups have
given it the title of "Yagé Spirit". "Yagé"
is a hallucinogenic plant used by indigenous peoples to communicate
with their gods. The jaguar is an endangered species. Unfortunately,
it is hunted to prevent it from eating cattle, which it is forced to
do through the destruction of its natural habitat and consequent lack
of natural food sources.
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