Mata de Platano Field Station and Reserve

Field station name: Mata de Platano Field Station and Reserve

URL: https://fieldstation.azurewebsites.net

Year founded: 2000

Mission statement: MPFS will advance the protection of ecosystems in the karst region through research, education, and public awareness.

Annual visitors: 200

Land: 130 acres (53 hectares)

Location:

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    ✗ Build community

    ✓ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✓ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✓ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

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