10-day / 9-night (dates according to your schedule)
The Neo-Tropical Ecology Course is designed to introduce the student to
the world of the tropical wet forest and to allow him/her to also
experience a bit of the upper montane/cloud forest, the mangrove
forest, and the tropical marine world. The student will observe a diversity of life zones, ecosystems, and species
in the tropics. Lectures and discussions will be held on topics such
as: the role of the national parks system, deforestation, and the
responsibility of private reserves and the private citizen.
Students will do extensive hiking, perfect their observation
and field research skills, and conduct a group and/or individual
research project. Added to these experiences the students will be
exposed to many aspects of the Costa Rican culture and encouraged to
practice the Spanish language. The group will also participate in a
service or conservation project in one of the nearby communities, in a
neighboring protected area, or within the Campanario Station itself.
Participants should be in good health, as this will be a physically
rigorous program. All participants should have adequate health and
accident insurance which covers activities in remote locations,
including evacuation procedures, just in case.
Click here for updated costs.
Please write info@campanario.org for planning and scheduling.
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