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the forest is our studio / ny ala no studionay
oloNala — which means ‘humans’ and ‘forests’ in Malagasy — combines artistic expression and conservation to promote quality education, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development in Madagascar and other biodiversity hotspots. By cultivating a network of local artists, educators, scientists, and conservationists, we support interdisciplinary and community-driven approaches that highlight and address the most critical issues facing our planet today.
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oloNala — na koa hoe 'olo' sy 'ala' - dia manambatra ny fanehoana ara-javakanto sy ny fikajiana ny zava-boahary mba hampiroboroboana ny fanabeazana manara-penitra, ny fitandroana ny tontolo iainana ary ny fampandrosoana maharitra eto Madagasikara sy any amin'ny toerana be zavamanan'aina hafa. Amin'ny alalan'ny tambajotran'ny mpanakanto, mpanabe, mpahay siansa ary mpiaro ny tontolo iainana, dia manohana fomba fiasa iraisan-tsokajy izahay izay manasongadina sy mamaha ireo olana mivaivay indrindra atrehin'ny planetantsika ankehitriny.
Aiza izahay no miasa
Aiza izahay no miasa
We're based in Ranomafana, Madagascar, home to some of the most unique and endangered wildlife in the world!
Inona no ataonay
Inona no ataonay
We're focused on supporting and encouraging creative paths to conservation - for individuals and communities.
Momba anay
Momba anay
oloNala combines our experiences in art, research, and conservation for a unique take on conservation solutions.
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Loharanom-pamantsiam-bola
We've compiled a list of resources for Malagasy artists to explore opportunities within Madagascar and abroad.
August 2025 - Zines & Interviews!
August 2025 - Zines & Interviews!
We're so excited to announce our collaboration with the Wild Wonder Foundation to produce the first Malagasy translation of their popular "Quick Start Guide to Nature Journaling" zine! This mini-magazine is easily printed and shareable in schools, homes, and among friends. We're so grateful to Beth Kelley Gillogly, John Muir Laws, Kate Rutter, and Anne Marie Bergen for their work in writing, illustrating, and making this free resource so wildly available around the world. We'll be providing copies to each of the students in the Nature Center, as well as schools around Ranomafana and beyond.
In other news, we're honored to have been featured on Destination: Wildlife's blog in an interview, which you can read here: In Madagascar: Conservation and the Art of Saving the World
Co-founder Alain Rasolo was also interviewed by the Lemur Conservation Network about how he found his way in the art world, his inspirations, and how he sees art as a tool for conservation. Read his interview here.
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