A closer look at
the living world.
EXPLORAVISTA / FIELD GALLERY / COSTA RICA
Explore the forests, water, biodiversity, and working landscapes that inspire learning at Exploravista. Each view is an invitation to observe, question, and connect.
EXPLORE · OBSERVE · QUESTION · UNDERSTAND
Learning with the landscape.
Explore Hacienda Loma Linda, the Karen Mogensen Reserve, and the planned spaces for field learning.
Architectural renderings show proposed facilities, not completed buildings. The center and programs remain in development.
HACIENDA LOMA LINDA · FOREST STRUCTURE
Life in the canopy
A mature tree invites closer observation of canopy structure, light, and habitat.
KAREN MOGENSEN RESERVE · PLANT LIFE
Seeds and regeneration
Seeds are a starting point for questions about dispersal, establishment, and forest recovery.
PLANNED FACILITIES · ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING
A base for field learning
An architectural visualization of the developing center, designed as a gathering place for educational groups.
HACIENDA LOMA LINDA · BIODIVERSITY
Small encounters
Close observation reveals the diversity of life found across a working tropical landscape.
KAREN MOGENSEN RESERVE · FIELD METHODS
Following the forest
Walking forest trails can reveal changes in vegetation, light, and the structure of the understory.
HACIENDA LOMA LINDA · LAND USE
Where forest meets pasture
The boundary between pasture and forest offers a place to consider land use and regeneration.
PLANNED FACILITIES · ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING
Gathering between field sessions
This rendering shows a proposed covered terrace for reflection, conversation, and shared learning.
KAREN MOGENSEN RESERVE · OBSERVATION
The details underfoot
Leaf litter and small organisms invite questions about decomposition and nutrient cycling.
KAREN MOGENSEN RESERVE · WATER
A stream through the forest
Streams connect vegetation, terrain, and aquatic habitats across the landscape.
HACIENDA LOMA LINDA · WORKING LANDSCAPE
Trees within working land
Observe how trees, pasture, and people share space in a managed landscape.
PLANNED FACILITIES · ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING
Space to learn together
A rendering of the proposed open-air space for teaching, discussion, and shared meals.
KAREN MOGENSEN RESERVE · WATER AND PLACE
Velo de la Novia
Flowing water reveals a landscape shaped by rainfall, terrain, and seasonal change.
YOUR COURSE. THIS LANDSCAPE.
Bring your questions into the field.
Discover the landscape and imagine what your students could investigate.
Center and programs in development.
