Category Archives: Jonathan Katzenberg

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg This week we made incredible strides in the development of the Playa Potrero Garden Project. On Monday, we still had a borderline vacant lot with a few piles of stones, but … Continue reading →

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg Here at Abriendo Mentes, we spend a lot of time preparing the youth of Playa Potrero for the future. We teach them the language, skills, and concepts that will allow them … Continue reading →

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg As you may already know from my earlier posts,Costa Rica has a significant waste management problem, and one of the most prolific culprits is the plastic bottle.To help combat this issue, … Continue reading →

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photos by Jonathan Katzenberg Seeing one of your ideas come to fruition is one of the most satisfying experiences one can have. From a random thought, to a plan, to discussions, to organizing, to actually … Continue reading →

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photos by Jonathan Katzenberg Ever since the rush of tourist traffic during Semana Santa, Potrero hasn’t looked quite like itself. The endless stream of families, campers, and day trippers brought copious amounts of trash that … Continue reading →

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photos by Jonathan Katzenberg There are some things that put a huge smile on a kid’s face, regardless of country, age, or economic status. And Friday, smiles were certainly seen on each and every child’s … Continue reading →