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NEMO'S PATH FROM AQUARIUM TO ARTISANS TO FESTIVALS
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NEMO'S PATH FROM AQUARIUM TO ARTISANS TO FESTIVALS

James Plowden

We saw a wide variety of tiny tetras, angel fish, arawanas, pirañas, electric eels, spotted stingrays, striped catfish, beautiful discus and other popular ornamental species.  They also had sabalo whose export for the aquarium trade is banned since it is a vital source of protein and income for fishing families in the region.  

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Garza Viva awarded the Marca Loreto
Amazon art

Garza Viva awarded the Marca Loreto

James Plowden
Supporting artisan organization on the Yaguasyacu
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Supporting artisan organization on the Yaguasyacu

Tulio Davila
Yoga Love and the art loving butterfly
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Yoga Love and the art loving butterfly

James Plowden
A new tree for (woven) birds
Amazon ecology

A new tree for (woven) birds

James Plowden
Laughs, hugs, and craft sales with Friends at Camp Swatara
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Laughs, hugs, and craft sales with Friends at Camp Swatara

James Plowden
Bird making blooming on the Tahuayo River
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Bird making blooming on the Tahuayo River

Tulio Davila
Elle's grandmother and the yellow butterfly ornament
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Elle's grandmother and the yellow butterfly ornament

Campbell Plowden
GISELA AND THE GROWH OF THE BUTTERFLY ARTISAN GROUP
Amazon Artisan

GISELA AND THE GROWH OF THE BUTTERFLY ARTISAN GROUP

Campbell Plowden
THE PUFFIN ASSEMBLY LINE
Amazon Artisan

THE PUFFIN ASSEMBLY LINE

Campbell Plowden
THE HYBRID ARTISAN WORKSHOP
Amazon Artisan

THE HYBRID ARTISAN WORKSHOP

Campbell Plowden
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL – REVIVAL OF AN OLD TRADITION AND AWESOME VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS
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PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL – REVIVAL OF AN OLD TRADITION AND AWESOME VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS

Campbell Plowden
ON THE ROAD AGAIN TO THE ROMP FESTIVAL IN KENTUCKY
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN TO THE ROMP FESTIVAL IN KENTUCKY

Campbell Plowden