Environmental Research

Silk Grass Farms is dedicated to research, education, and lifelong learning. We recently renovated the previous owner’s primary residence (the “Great House”, located between the Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve and the farm) to serve as a modern field station that accommodates visiting consultants and scientists. Rainforest research may include water quality, both upstream and down; biomass density and biodiversity of the rainforest canopy; population health of key indicator species, such as big cats; the presence of cultural artifacts like Mayan ruins; and more.