Fondes Amandes

A Conservation NGO that focuses on forest fire prevention, suppression, watershed management, student exchange, eco-tours and craft items.

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#TBT at FACRP, there's always an opportunity to learn something new! #FACRPfieldschool

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🌿 Know Yuh Biodiversity – Ah is de Imperial Moth Caterpillar https://t.co/eLW9BOT3Tc 
Ah is de caterpillar of de Imperial Moth a family to the Saturniidae. Right now, ah limin’ on mango leaf an’ eatin’ meh belly full, gettin’ ready fuh ah big change.

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At our Clean Trees Organic Nursery, they’ve been carefully nurturing Yellow Poui seedlings — small but mighty beginnings that will soon take root in our 2026 tree-planting season. 🌳💛

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🌿✨ Hello, October! ✨🌿
As we step into a new month, our team remains energized by our Field School Initiatives, even as we navigate financial and staffing challenges. 💪🌎

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During her internship with FACRP, completed in August 2025, Kitty impressed us with her determination, creativity, and ability to apply her skills where they were most needed. Her dedication and intuitive approach brought fresh energy to our work, and we are deeply grateful.

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Hello September! 🌿✨
A new month brings new opportunities to grow, connect, make an impact, and address the challenges facing NGO sustainability.

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Warmest wishes to all as we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s independence this 31st of August, 2025. Since gaining independence in 1962, our nation has journeyed through six decades of cultural richness, resilience, and unity

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🔨➡️🌿 From Construction to Completion 🌿➡️👀
The journey of our new Fire Tower is one of vision turned reality. From its early construction stages to its completion, the tower now proudly stands at 24ft tall on the Fondès Amandes Hills.

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Know Your Biodiversity!

Say hello to the Pink-toed Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia)

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#ttoconservation
#knowyourbiodiversity
#forestdefender
#noflamesnofloods
#creepycrawlies

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This week, we continue to celebrate International Youth Day by shining a spotlight on the young environmental champions who inspire us with their passion, creativity, and commitment to protecting our forests.

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🌱✨ International  Youth  Day – Voices of Our Future ✨🌱
Today, and for the rest of this week, we celebrate the bright minds and big hearts of our youth.

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🎶🌿 Youth, Rhythm & Reforestation! 🌿🎶
 FACRP proudly welcomed the Desperadoes Youth Steel Orchestra Vacation Camp for a vibrant day of discovery, creativity, and green action!

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🌱 Soap Seed – Nature’s Cleanser
Grown right here at Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project (FACRP), these are the seeds of the Soapberry Tree (Sapindus saponaria) a tropical species found across the Caribbean and the Americas.

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Contour drains and check dams at FACRP #FACRP #CheckDams #SurfaceWaterManagement #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience #ReforestingOurFuture #ErosionControl #SustainableForestry #NatureBasedSolutions #EnvironmentalEducation #BiodiversityProtection #FACRPfieldschool

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Have you ever seen me? I'm Wild Sage (Lantana camara).

These posts are made possible by the contributions of volunteers at FACRP, so if anyone would like to share their knowledge and experience in flora and fauna identification, please get in touch with us!

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🥭✨ It’s Mango Season and we’re feeling juicy!
From whole and golden to sweet and savagely devoured, show us how your mango ends up! 👀
Are you a clean biter, a slicer, or do you leave that seed bare?
📸 Share your before and after mango shots and remember to tag us!!

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🌿 Plant Spotlight: The “Toilet Paper Plant” (Melastoma)
📍 Spotted at FACRP Grounds
Locally known in Trinidad as the Toilet Paper Plant, this soft-leaved wonder gets its nickname from its fuzzy, velvety texture, making it nature’s emergency solution for outdoor hygiene needs!

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As part of the Atlantic Environmental Education Series (AEES), FACRP was delighted to host students from St. Ann’s RC Primary School, a primary school located within our watershed.
#FACRP #AtlanticEnvironmentalEducationSeries
#YoungEcoWarriors
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Ah is de Streak Lizard (Gymnophthalmus underwoodi)

📍 Spotted at FACRP grounds
#KnowYuhBiodiversity #FACRP #TriniWildlife #ReforestationWuk #NatureSpotting #BiodiversityMatters #WildlifeWednesday #AhIsNature #CitizenScience

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🌳 Did You Know? | Cedar Tree Spotlight at FACRP 🌱
In this special highlight, our Technical Director Kemba Jaramogi shares the story behind one of the majestic cedar trees planted right here on the FACRP grounds.
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