The team visits a remote Ecuadorian Andes village, spending time on a small organic farm. The local economy thrives on agriculture and small family businesses like shoemakers and bakers. The warm, hardworking locals say anything you plant, grows. A nearby mining operation threatens their centuries-old way of life.
Up Next in Season 1
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Episode 7: Ecuador - Sea Turtle Saviours
On Ecuador's Pacific coast, the team finds an inspiring sea turtle rescue program. Carry and Davo, a dedicated couple, protect Santa Marianita beach, a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles. They rescue injured birds, clean up trash, and help hatchlings reach the sea, sometimes relocating vul...
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Episode 8: Ecuador - Primates in the ...
In Ecuador's Pacoche Rainforest, the team tracks the endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin with researchers Tamara, Santiago, and guide Ramone. They aim to capture the elusive primates on camera trap. Later, they join youth-led river cleanup efforts on the Rio Carrizal to combat plastic po...
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Episode 9: Costa Rica - A Better Future
In Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, entomologist Jim Cordoba Alfaro leads the BioSur Foundation, focusing on biodiversity. They educate local students in a forest reserve, highlighting conservation efforts. Jim's passion for preserving the region shines through, especially in his admiration for leaf c...
