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During the Month of the Cotton-top Tamarin, communities across Colombia are finding inspiring new ways to celebrate a species found nowhere else on Earth. From a photography exhibition in the heart of Barranquilla to watercolors, masks, theater, games, and songs created by children, one message is reaching new audiences: cotton-top tamarins belong free in the forest, never as pets. Discover how cities, schools, families, and local partners are turning creativity into action—and helping build a future for this 100% Colombian species.

Every August, something magical happens in Colombia. The cotton-top tamarin becomes the star of classrooms, communities, and celebrations across its range—and I can't wait to share why this month is one of my favorites of the year.

Planting trees is only the beginning—true restoration requires monitoring, learning, and adapting to an increasingly unpredictable climate. Despite unusually low rainfall during what should be Colombia’s peak rainy season, 97.3% of the young trees monitored in the Great Corridor are still alive and growing, offering new hope for the tropical dry forest and cotton-top tamarins.

More than 30 years ago, Félix Medina introduced our founder to her very first wild cotton-top tamarins. Today, his son Jeisson and grandson Alexander are continuing that same journey—protecting the forests and wildlife they have loved since childhood. This is more than a story about conservation. It’s a story about legacy, family, and how a love for nature can inspire generations. Read the full story and discover why the future of conservation begins with passing that passion on.

Restoring a forest takes far more than planting trees—it means rebuilding the natural processes that allow wildlife, plants, and entire ecosystems to thrive. Discover how Proyecto Tití is using innovative restoration techniques to help tropical dry forests recover, one carefully designed “island” at a time.