Dominical Tours & Activities 2019

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Dominical Tours & Activities 2019"

Transcription

1 Dominical Tours & Activities 2019

2 Index Corcovado National Park...3 Whales & Dolphins...4 Snorkeling Cano Island...5 Terraba-Sierpe Boat Mangrove...6 Snorkeling Tour Ballena National Park...7 Sport Fishing (inshore)...8

3 Corcovado National Park 3 Cost per person from: $178, minimum 5 pax Cost per child from: +10 years $111 Duration: Full Day Includes: Boat, transportation, naturalist guide, lunch & refreshments, park fee. Difficulty Level: Hard What to bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking or tennis shoes, binoculars, camera, insect repellant. During the hike you will be able to observe many mammals such as spider, howler, and white-faced monkeys, sloths, coatis, raccoons, and tapirs as well as a great variety of birds, plants, and trees with over one hundred years of existence and in danger of extinction.

4 Whales & Dolphins Tour 4 Cost per person from: $111, minimum 2 pax Cost per child from: +10 years $55 Duration: Half Day Includes: Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, fruits, guide, life preservers. What to bring: Clothes that can get wet, sandals, sun protection, binoculars and camera. During the Tour search for humpback whales, listen to their love songs and feel the great sensation of watching a mammal that weighs more than 40 tons jump out of the water and splash its gigantic tail. Snorkel and observe dolphins, turtles, bi-color parrot fish and more.

5 Snorkeling Cano Island Tour 5 Cost per person from: $92, minimum 2 pax Cost per child from: +10 years $43 Duration: Full Day Includes: Snorkeling equipment, refreshments, Pic Nic Lunch, snacks & wraps, guide, park fee, bottled water (food is served on boat). What to bring: Bathing suit, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses and extra clothes. Explore gorgeous coral reefs and virgin blue waters at Cano Island Full Day Boat Tour. With turquoise blue waters and colorful coral reefs, Cano Island, located near the Osa Peninsula is one of the best Costa Rican snorkeling and scuba diving destinations.

6 Terraba-Sierpe Boat Mangrove 6 Cost per person from: $105, minimum 2 pax Cost per child from: +10 years $51 Duration: Half Day Includes: Naturalist guide, refreshments, bottled water and life vest. What to bring: Comfortable clothes, Sandals or tennis shoes, binoculars, camera, sun protection and sunglasses. The wetland reserve is a bird and nature tour attraction and host an important habitat of many species of birds, fish (55 species), shellfish (10 commercially exploited species), mammals and reptiles. Resident and migratory bird species often found in Terraba Sierpe include Herons, Egrets, Cotingas, and Pandion haliaetus.

7 Snorkeling Tour Ballena National Park 7 Cost per person from: $92, minimum 2 pax Cost per child from: +10 years $43 Duration: Half Day Includes: Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, fruits, guide, life preservers. What to bring: Bathing suit, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses and extra clothes. The park is named after the humpback whales that migrate from mid July and October, and again in December through March from feeding and mating grounds in the north and south hemispheres to the warm tropical waters of Costa Rica.

8 Sport Fishing (inshore) 8 Cost per person from: Ask your Travel Consultant Duration: Half Day Includes: Snacks & refreshments, top quality fishing rods, bilingual crew, trolling, jigging, popper and life bait fishing. What to bring: Comfortable clothes, Sandals, sun protection and sunglasses. The waters off of the Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific Ocean of Costa Rica are rich in nutrients and there is a great variety of fish for your sport fishing tour. Our local captains of over 10+ years of experience know the hottest areas for fishing and the best time of year. The Osa Peninsula region continues to produce world record catches year after year.

9 USA Toll Free:

ReefsToRockies.com REEFS TO ROCKIES PRESENTS. Costa Rica s Birding Hotspots

ReefsToRockies.com REEFS TO ROCKIES PRESENTS. Costa Rica s Birding Hotspots ReefsToRockies.com Sheridan@ReefsToRockies.com 303-860-6045 REEFS TO ROCKIES PRESENTS Costa Rica s Birding Hotspots December 2-11, 2017 2 Costa Rica may be the only country in the world to have so many

More information

April-May 2017 Community Programs

April-May 2017 Community Programs April-May 2017 Community Programs Nature School (Founders Hall) Friday, April 14 th Friday, April 28 th Friday, May 12 th Friday, May 26 th 9:00 to 11:00 AM The purpose of Nature School is to introduce

More information

Migration Math N79. Theme: Natural History. Author: Loris J. Chen Teacher, North Arlington Middle School. Subject Areas Science, Math

Migration Math N79. Theme: Natural History. Author: Loris J. Chen Teacher, North Arlington Middle School. Subject Areas Science, Math Migration Math Theme: Natural History Author: Loris J. Chen Teacher, North Arlington Middle School Subject Areas Science, Math Duration 42-minute class period Setting Classroom Skills Reading comprehension,

More information

Belize: In a Lagoon. by Gregory and Jacalyn Willis Copyright 2012

Belize: In a Lagoon. by Gregory and Jacalyn Willis Copyright 2012 Belize: In a Lagoon by Gregory and Jacalyn Willis Copyright 2012 Belize is a small country in Central America, next to Guatemala and Mexico. We go to Belize because it has high populations of the native

More information

Little St. Simons Island

Little St. Simons Island Little St. Simons Island A Special Departure with The Nature Conservancy s Legacy Club Marc Del Santro Itinerary Dates: May 4 10, 2014 Estimated Cost: $2150 based on Double Occupancy $2950 based on Single

More information

Costa Rica Climate Change N.G.O Internship

Costa Rica Climate Change N.G.O Internship Costa Rica Climate Change N.G.O Internship Discover, monitor and assess the huge variety of Costa Rica's exotic and rare species as you trek through the Osa Peninsula on a wildlife conservation Internship.

More information

Trends and Diversity among American Birdwatchers. David Scott, Ph.D. Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University

Trends and Diversity among American Birdwatchers. David Scott, Ph.D. Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University Trends and Diversity among American Birdwatchers David Scott, Ph.D. Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University Birdwatching has become a big business! High Island, TX: $2.5

More information

COSTA RICA April 12 21, 2018

COSTA RICA April 12 21, 2018 NATURES TAPESTRY PHOTO ADVENTURE TOURS COSTA RICA April 12 21, 2018 Day 1: April 12 After a two and one half hour flight from the US we will arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, where we will meet up with our

More information

Humpback whale breaks migration record

Humpback whale breaks migration record Reading Practice Humpback whale breaks migration record A whale surprises researchers with her journey. A lone humpback whale travelled more than 9,800 kilometres from breeding areas in Brazil to those

More information

Sanctuary Ocean Count. PROJECT GUIDE

Sanctuary Ocean Count.   PROJECT GUIDE Sanctuary Ocean Count http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov PROJECT GUIDE CONTACT SHEET HAWAI I For questions, please contact the O`ahu Sanctuary office at: 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (1-888-559-4253) KAUA`I

More information

Detailed Lighthouse Reef Adventure Itinerary 'Classic Lighthouse Reef 8 Night Adventure'

Detailed Lighthouse Reef Adventure Itinerary 'Classic Lighthouse Reef 8 Night Adventure' [1] Share: var switchto5x = true;stlight.options({"publisher":"dr-61cbf29c-70b8-a347-48ed-c13d26df1b16"}); Detailed Itinerary 'Classic Lighthouse Reef 8 Night Adventure' Beyond the Barrier Reef, past Turneffe

More information

Field Trip to PATUXENT

Field Trip to PATUXENT Field Trip to PATUXENT MRS. NAGLE S THIRD GRADE STUDENTS K.W. BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction continued Patuxent Research Refuge is a place you can go

More information

6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY

6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY 6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY 2017 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS A PETREL ITINERARY OUTLINE FRIDAY AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport Transfer to Petrel PM: North Seymour Island SATURDAY AM: Isabela Island Vicente Roca Point

More information

BIRD READING ASSIGNMENT

BIRD READING ASSIGNMENT Ocean Connectors BIRD READING ASSIGNMENT To do before the field trip, in class or at home 1. Students will read Wetland Neighbors. The reading is available on the next page and online at http://oceanconnectors.org/resources.

More information

Kilwa Beach Lodge Activities

Kilwa Beach Lodge Activities Kilwa Beach Lodge Activities We offer the following activities based out of the lodge; however due to the unpredictability and remoteness of some of the places we visit, we recommend first letting us know

More information

Course 1- Salt Marsh Exploration

Course 1- Salt Marsh Exploration The following courses are offered as part of the Waterfront Stewardship Program. For further information about these courses please contact Christopher Girgenti, Natural Areas Manager, at 212-860-1899

More information

SANI LODGE PRE TOUR: Aug 12 th to 15 th, 2020 POST TOUR: Aug 24 th to 27 th, days / 3 nights

SANI LODGE PRE TOUR: Aug 12 th to 15 th, 2020 POST TOUR: Aug 24 th to 27 th, days / 3 nights SANI LODGE PRE TOUR: Aug 12 th to 15 th, 2020 POST TOUR: Aug 24 th to 27 th, 2020 4 days / 3 nights Room type: Double or Twin US$ 1.393 per person Single US$ 1.617 Booking Deadline Deposit: MAY 17, 2019

More information

Sustainable Tourism Course Trinidad and Tobago Travel Course

Sustainable Tourism Course Trinidad and Tobago Travel Course Sustainable Tourism Course Trinidad and Tobago Travel Course INSTRUCTOR Dr. Shirley Thompson Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, Room 314 work: (204) 474-7170 fax: 204-261-0038 e-mail:

More information

Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Key West NWR Great White Heron NWR National Key Deer NWR Crocodile Lake NWR

Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Key West NWR Great White Heron NWR National Key Deer NWR Crocodile Lake NWR Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex Key West NWR Great White Heron NWR National Key Deer NWR Crocodile Lake NWR Key West NWR Marquesas Keys and 13 other keys Mission as a preserve and protect

More information

Day 1 Flight out to Baltra from mainland Ecuador where you will be met by the crew from the Angelito and your Galapagos experience will begin.

Day 1 Flight out to Baltra from mainland Ecuador where you will be met by the crew from the Angelito and your Galapagos experience will begin. Angelito 4 Days Great value, first class service, excellent itinerary, captained by owners, light airy interiors. Launched in 1992 and loving run by a Galapagos family, Angelito I is an excellent option

More information

Upon arrival at Baltra you will be met by the crew from the Angelito and your Galapagos experience will begin.

Upon arrival at Baltra you will be met by the crew from the Angelito and your Galapagos experience will begin. Angelito 4 Days Loving run by a local Galapagos family, Angelito I is an excellent option within her price category. Tourist superior, but first class service. Very charming, and whilst not the sleekest

More information

as a Platform for Data Collection

as a Platform for Data Collection Whale Watching as a Platform for Data Collection Jooke Robbins, Ph.D. Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA USA PCCS Research challenges Many poorly understood species and habitats Funding

More information

PASSPORT. Marine Protected Areas of California s Central Coast

PASSPORT. Marine Protected Areas of California s Central Coast PASSPORT Marine Protected Areas of California s Central Coast I MPAs! Most Californians have visited state parks, but did you know there are state parks underwater too? Ocean lovers created these Marine

More information

Travellers' Wildlife Guides Costa Rica By Les Beletsky, Priscilla Barrett

Travellers' Wildlife Guides Costa Rica By Les Beletsky, Priscilla Barrett Travellers' Wildlife Guides Costa Rica By Les Beletsky, Priscilla Barrett If looking for a ebook by Les Beletsky, Priscilla Barrett Travellers' Wildlife Guides Costa Rica in pdf form, then you have come

More information

Montserrat Ridge to Reef Project

Montserrat Ridge to Reef Project Montserrat Ridge to Reef Project Susan Robertson October 2015 CONTENTS 1. Latest news 2. Story of the Month 3. Educational & Community Projects 4. Scholarship News 5. Creature of the month PROJECT AIM

More information

Montserrat Ridge to Reef Conservation Project (MRRCP) MRRCP Project Aim. Latest News. Monthly Project Update. April 2015

Montserrat Ridge to Reef Conservation Project (MRRCP) MRRCP Project Aim. Latest News. Monthly Project Update. April 2015 Montserrat Ridge to Reef Conservation Project (MRRCP) Monthly Project Update April 2015 Location: The Taj, Old Towne, Montserrat Project Scientist: Susan Robertson MRRCP Project Aim The Montserrat Ridge

More information

NOTES ON A SHORT TRIP TO MALDIVES MARCH 29TH TO APRIL 1ST 2018.

NOTES ON A SHORT TRIP TO MALDIVES MARCH 29TH TO APRIL 1ST 2018. NOTES ON A SHORT TRIP TO MALDIVES MARCH 29TH TO APRIL 1ST 2018. Author: Jonathan Taylor. Contact: jonathan.taylor@rspb.rg.uk Based at the southern most point of the Maldives and indeed Asia - Addu Atol

More information

2017 LADD MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL FIELD TRIPS

2017 LADD MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL FIELD TRIPS Saturday, May 20 th Field Trips #1. Birds and Botany of the Ponderosa Pine Forest #1 Saturday, May 20 th, 2017, 6:30 AM 12:30 PM; $10 per participant Led by naturalists Mike and Susan Daugherty, and Kent

More information

McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary Comprehensive Environmental Education Guide

McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary Comprehensive Environmental Education Guide New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center 84 Silk Farm Road Concord, NH 03301 McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary Comprehensive Environmental Education Guide New Hampshire Audubon, a nonprofit statewide membership

More information

Sightings Record Panama and Central America 26/11/17 Miami, Florida, USA 27/11/17 Key West, Florida, USA 28/11/17 Sea Day

Sightings Record Panama and Central America 26/11/17 Miami, Florida, USA 27/11/17 Key West, Florida, USA 28/11/17 Sea Day Sightings Record Panama and Central America As the Chair of Trustees of the Sea Watch Foundation it is my great pleasure to share with you the sightings throughout this Viking Sky cruise, from Miami to

More information

VRANSKO LAKE NATURE PARK'S PRICE LIST FOR 2017

VRANSKO LAKE NATURE PARK'S PRICE LIST FOR 2017 VRANSKO LAKE NATURE PARK'S PRICE LIST FOR 2017 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES: Guided tours in the Park area are organised only by the park's staff or with the permission of the

More information

How To Use Montessori Nomenclature 3 -Part Cards

How To Use Montessori Nomenclature 3 -Part Cards How To Use Montessori Nomenclature 3 -Part Cards Montessori Three-Part Cards are designed for children to learn and process the information on the cards. The Montessori Three-Part Card consists of: a card

More information

Costa Rica A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST. June 10 th - June 21 st, 2019 PHOTO EXPEDITION. Scarlet Macaw.

Costa Rica A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST. June 10 th - June 21 st, 2019 PHOTO EXPEDITION. Scarlet Macaw. Costa Rica PHOTO EXPEDITION June 10 th - June 21 st, 2019 Collared Aracari Scarlet Macaw Red-eyed Treefrogs Three-toed Sloth A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST Rivoli s Hummingbird Hello Everyone

More information

July. Lead by Karine Aigner Lucas Bustamante ECUADOR. Youth Photo Workshop. Biodiversity - Conservation - Science - Education

July. Lead by Karine Aigner Lucas Bustamante ECUADOR. Youth Photo Workshop. Biodiversity - Conservation - Science - Education Lead by Karine Aigner Lucas Bustamante July 2017 Biodiversity - Conservation - Science - Education Welcome! We are happy to announce our first Youth Conservation Photography Workshop in Ecuador! We believe:

More information

Northern Spain Birds and Mammals Photography Workshop. Ron R Bielefeld Whistling Wings Photography. Winter 2017

Northern Spain Birds and Mammals Photography Workshop. Ron R Bielefeld Whistling Wings Photography. Winter 2017 Winter 2017 Northern Spain Birds and Mammals Photography Workshop Ron R Bielefeld Whistling Wings Photography Winter 2017 Introduction This photography workshop is focused on the winter birds and mammals

More information

Marionette Taboniar 89 X-RAY MAG : 61 : 2014

Marionette Taboniar 89 X-RAY MAG : 61 : 2014 Marionette P O R T F O L I O 89 X-RAY MAG : 61 : 2014 Painting on plexiglass, the self-taught American artist Marionette creates liquid worlds of tropical fish life and colorful reef scenes. X-RAY MAG

More information

Field Trip to PATUXENT REFUGE

Field Trip to PATUXENT REFUGE Field Trip to PATUXENT REFUGE Type to enter text THE THIRD GRADE STUDENTS OF MS. SMITH BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction continued President Theodore Roosevelt

More information

Status and Movements of the North Pacific Humpback Whale Population

Status and Movements of the North Pacific Humpback Whale Population Status and Movements of the North Pacific Humpback Whale Population 1 Some Basics Feed in high latitude, cool waters (Summer) Breed and calve in low latitude, warm waters (Winter) Migration is over 2500

More information

6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY

6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY 6DAYS/5NIGHTS A ITINERARY 2017 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS A OCEAN SPRAY ITINERARY OUTLINE SATURDAY AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer PM: Chinese Hat SUNDAY AM: Isabela Vicente Roca Point PM: Fernandina Espinosa Point

More information

NATURAL. Sea Turtle Conservation Program

NATURAL. Sea Turtle Conservation Program NATURAL Sea Turtle Conservation Program INTRODUCTION Our goal is to guarantee the health and ecological success of the sea turtles nesting on the Osa Peninsula by integrating conservation, research and

More information

Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates &Turtle Conservation

Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates &Turtle Conservation Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates &Turtle Conservation Contribute to vital conservation research in one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet. At first glance, Corcovado National Park on

More information

Phenology. July - September Programs & Events Calendar. On the Inside... Fort Worth Rolls Out Online Registration. Phenology

Phenology. July - September Programs & Events Calendar. On the Inside... Fort Worth Rolls Out Online Registration. Phenology OUR MISSION To enhance the quality of life by enrolling and educating our community in the preservation and protection of natural areas while standing as an example of these same principles and values

More information

ESRM 350 Animal Movement

ESRM 350 Animal Movement ESRM 350 Animal Movement Autumn 2013 Not all those who wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Types of Animal Movement Movements within the home range Exploratory forays beyond home range boundary Permanent

More information

Raven Run Calendar of Events 2017

Raven Run Calendar of Events 2017 Raven Run Calendar of Events 2017 January January 1 st First Hike of the New Year - 1pm Start the New Year off right by joining us at Raven Run for the first hike of the year. Be sure to bring binoculars

More information

Costa Rica Big Cats Conservation

Costa Rica Big Cats Conservation Costa Rica Big Cats Conservation Journey into the Costa Rican jungle and keep a keen eye out for the various big cats which prowl their leafy domain. On this conservation research programme you will have

More information

Science- and Nature-based School Programs

Science- and Nature-based School Programs Science- and Nature-based School Programs The Kansas Wetlands Education Center offers several science- and nature-based school programs as field trips or outreach in your school classroom or facility.

More information

Explore. Burnaby Parks & Natural Areas. burnaby.ca. Photo: Paul Cipywynk

Explore. Burnaby Parks & Natural Areas. burnaby.ca. Photo: Paul Cipywynk Explore Burnaby Parks & Natural Areas Photo: Paul Cipywynk burnaby.ca Photo: Andre Gysin Explore Burnaby Parks Burnaby s extensive park system is home to a rich diversity of plants and animals including

More information

PRE-TRIP ITINERARY Little St. Simons Island MAY 6-12, 2018

PRE-TRIP ITINERARY Little St. Simons Island MAY 6-12, 2018 Little St. Simons Lodge Cassie Wright PRE-TRIP ITINERARY Little St. Simons Island A SPECIAL NATURE CONSERVANCY DEPARTURE MAY 6-12, 2018 Estimated Price: $2550, per person double occupancy, $3495 per person

More information

ITINERARY A : 4D/3N. From Friday to Monday

ITINERARY A : 4D/3N. From Friday to Monday ITINERARY A : 4D/3N From Day 1: Friday Land - Galapagos Santa Cruz AM: Flight Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos Before taking the flight you must pay 20 USD at the Galapagos Government C o u n c i l counter

More information

WILDLIFE TRAVEL. COSTA RICA Easy birding and natural history. Wildlife and culture holidays. 1st to 16th March 2018 (16 days)

WILDLIFE TRAVEL. COSTA RICA Easy birding and natural history. Wildlife and culture holidays. 1st to 16th March 2018 (16 days) Wildlife and culture holidays WILDLIFE TRAVEL 1st to 16th March 2018 (16 days) COSTA RICA Easy birding and natural history It exceeded all expectations Costa Rica 2013 From the western Pacific habitats

More information

Little St. Simons Island PRE-TRIP ITINERARY MAY 12-18, 2019 A SPECIAL NATURE CONSERVANCY DEPARTURE

Little St. Simons Island PRE-TRIP ITINERARY MAY 12-18, 2019 A SPECIAL NATURE CONSERVANCY DEPARTURE Little St. Simons Lodge Cassie Wright PRE-TRIP ITINERARY Little St. Simons Island A SPECIAL NATURE CONSERVANCY DEPARTURE MAY 12-18, 2019 Estimated Price: $2,700, per person double occupancy, $4,145 per

More information

TAEE 35th Annual Conference October 7-9, 2016 Northwood University, Cedar Hill, TX Fieldtrips

TAEE 35th Annual Conference October 7-9, 2016 Northwood University, Cedar Hill, TX Fieldtrips TAEE 35th Annual Conference October 7-9, 2016 Northwood University, Cedar Hill, TX Fieldtrips Dallas Zoo Self-guided Zoo visit: With over 106 acres to explore including our largest exhibit, the Giants

More information

EXPLORE OUR VISITOR CENTER

EXPLORE OUR VISITOR CENTER YOUTH GUIDE TO THE VISITOR CENTER EXPLORE OUR VISITOR CENTER Welcome to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology! This guide will help you explore six of the exhibits in our Visitor Center. See the back page for

More information

Costa Rica A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST. June 21 st - July 3 rd, 2019 PHOTO EXPEDITION. Scarlet Macaw. Keel-billed Toucan

Costa Rica A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST. June 21 st - July 3 rd, 2019 PHOTO EXPEDITION. Scarlet Macaw. Keel-billed Toucan Costa Rica PHOTO EXPEDITION June 21 st - July 3 rd, 2019 Keel-billed Toucan Scarlet Macaw White-faced Capuchin Strawberry Dart Frog A UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST Gray-tailed Mountain Gem Hello

More information

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER DISCOVERY CAMPS

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER DISCOVERY CAMPS Discovery Camps run from June 26 - August 30 Registration opens February 15 Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week Early bird discount will be combined with member discount All camps run 9 a.m.

More information

BELLAVISTA DISCOVERY PACKAGES

BELLAVISTA DISCOVERY PACKAGES (Day trip, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights, or more) (Below: 3 days / 2 nights description) 3 DAY/2 NIGHT PACKAGE BELLAVISTA CLOUD FOREST PARADISE Our three-day trip is a wonderful way to discover a cloud

More information

Stewardship: what is it? By Dana Hoisington

Stewardship: what is it? By Dana Hoisington Spring 2016 Missouri State Parks Prairie State Park s Mission Statement To preserve and interpret the largest remaining example of original tallgrass prairie in Missouri. The park further provides healthy

More information

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Field Studies Information Sheet

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Field Studies Information Sheet July 2012 Port Metro Vancouver is continuing field studies in July as part of ongoing environmental and technical work for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project

More information

Welcome to: Mangroves A to Z. Special thanks:

Welcome to: Mangroves A to Z. Special thanks: Welcome to: Mangroves A to Z Special thanks: Our Presenters: Wayne Blythe, SFWMD Heather Carman, SFWMD Richard Cervi, Cervi Associates Katy Collins, FDEP Kate Davis, Davis Environmental Solutions Brandon

More information

Working with the Endangered Species Act: A Practical Primer for Decisionmakers, Biologists and Staff Specialists

Working with the Endangered Species Act: A Practical Primer for Decisionmakers, Biologists and Staff Specialists Working with the Endangered Species Act: A Practical Primer for Decisionmakers, Biologists and Staff Specialists Monday, May 14 Today s Objectives: Participants Hot Issues General Legal Concepts Policies

More information

4-H Marine Biology and Oceanography Proficiency Program A Member s Guide

4-H Marine Biology and Oceanography Proficiency Program A Member s Guide 4-H Marine Biology and Oceanography Proficiency Program A Member s Guide OVERVIEW The 4-H Marine Biology and Oceanography Proficiency program helps you learn what you need to know about your 4-H Marine

More information

Texas Coastal Ecology Excursion Corpus Christi ǀ Laguna Madre ǀ Padre Island ǀ Aransas Bay ǀ Talley Island ǀ Rockport November 6-8, 2015

Texas Coastal Ecology Excursion Corpus Christi ǀ Laguna Madre ǀ Padre Island ǀ Aransas Bay ǀ Talley Island ǀ Rockport November 6-8, 2015 Houston Museum of Natural Science Travel Program Texas Coastal Ecology Excursion Corpus Christi ǀ Laguna Madre ǀ Padre Island ǀ Aransas Bay ǀ Talley Island ǀ Rockport November 6-8, 2015 Experience the

More information

NATURE CENTER SOUNDS. Phenology \fi-nol-uh-jee\n: a branch of science dealing with the relationship between climate and periodic biological phenomena.

NATURE CENTER SOUNDS. Phenology \fi-nol-uh-jee\n: a branch of science dealing with the relationship between climate and periodic biological phenomena. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department OUR MISSION To enhance the quality of life by enrolling and educating our community in the preservation and protection

More information

Marine mammal monitoring

Marine mammal monitoring Marine mammal monitoring Overseas territories REMMOA campaigns : survey of marine mammals and other pelagic megafauna by aerial observation West Indies French Guiana / Indian Ocean / French Polynesia /

More information

WATER BIRDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

WATER BIRDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER BIRDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Presented by : The Audubon Society of the Everglades www.auduboneverglades.org Text and Photographs by Larry Hess Types of Water Birds Seen in Palm Beach County Ducks and

More information

A two-part edition featuring BRAD HILl

A two-part edition featuring BRAD HILl A two-part edition featuring BRAD HILl E24.2.2012 INTO THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST ( 2 of 2 ) fstop nature landscape photo newsletter e01.2012 fstop nature landscape photo newsletter e01.2012 fstop nature

More information

hiked, native wildlife spotters paralleled us through the forest. They would appear at times holding poison dart frogs, snakes and bats.

hiked, native wildlife spotters paralleled us through the forest. They would appear at times holding poison dart frogs, snakes and bats. The first thing you notice at 6:30 am is how noisy the forest is. Mostly this din is caused by birds but monkeys too are loud when they awaken, declaring their territories. In the relatively small skiffs

More information

The humpbacks of Gorda Banks

The humpbacks of Gorda Banks SEPTEMBER 2005 A TR ADITION OF QUALITY ECOTOURISM TO BAJA CALIFORNIA Humpback whales are known for their acrobatics and fluke displays. The humpbacks of Gorda Banks We wonder if the tourists who sun, shop,

More information

Magic in the Mangroves: A Profile of Mangrove Communities

Magic in the Mangroves: A Profile of Mangrove Communities Magic in the Mangroves: A Profile of Mangrove Communities What is a Mangrove? A mangrove is a tree that is found in tropical and sub-tropical areas, usually in estuarine waters. The mangrove is a halophyte,,

More information

Approved for Public Release FINAL REPORT Distribution Unlimited

Approved for Public Release FINAL REPORT Distribution Unlimited DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release FINAL REPORT Distribution Unlimited GRANT #: N00014-96-1-0608 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR; Bruce R. Mate, Ph.D. INSTITUTION; Oregon State University GRANT

More information

Ballona Wetlands: Fishing Tales Hook, Line, & Sinker 3/29/2016

Ballona Wetlands: Fishing Tales Hook, Line, & Sinker 3/29/2016 Bev-Sue Powers, all rights reserved AGENDA 1. Wetlands Background 2. Meet the Birds 3. Meet the Fishermen 4. The Catch 5. Calls to Action Part 1. Wetlands Background BallonaPhotography@gmail.com www.ballonaphotography.com

More information

Migration- A migration is a long distance movement of animals, especially seasonal movement between wintering and breeding grounds.

Migration- A migration is a long distance movement of animals, especially seasonal movement between wintering and breeding grounds. Migration- A migration is a long distance movement of animals, especially seasonal movement between wintering and breeding grounds. Many types of animals migrate including birds, mammals, fish and some

More information

ANSC SCOUT PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION

ANSC SCOUT PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION ANSC SCOUT PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS ZILKER PRESERVE WILDLIFE WHERE WHEN CAN WE GO? Scout programs cover a variety of natural, scientific and adventure topics. Our programs are aligned with

More information

The Caribbean region has an enormous

The Caribbean region has an enormous The Caribbean region has an enormous diversity of fauna, including many migratory species. Whales, dolphins, sea turtles, fish, various terrestrial mammals and numerous birds are some of the animals that

More information

Teacher s Notes. Level 4. Did you know? Pearson English Kids Readers. Teacher s Notes. Background information The world of Poptropica English

Teacher s Notes. Level 4. Did you know? Pearson English Kids Readers. Teacher s Notes. Background information The world of Poptropica English Level 4 Suitable for: young learners who have completed up to 200 hours of study in English Type of English: American Headwords: 800 Key words: Key grammar: 15 (see pages 2 and 7 of these ) past simple

More information

Science and policy in our Overseas Territories. Recommendations for the natural environment

Science and policy in our Overseas Territories. Recommendations for the natural environment Science and policy in our Overseas Territories Recommendations for the natural environment 94% of unique British species are found in our Overseas Territories. Trevor Glass The scientific need Penguin

More information

Paluma Environmental Education Centre

Paluma Environmental Education Centre Paluma Environmental Education Centre Science (Biology) Field Workbook for Picnic Bay Year 4 Unit 2 Mapping the life cycle and survival of the Bush stone-curlew My Name: My Class: My working group: My

More information

WELCOME to PRIMER/PERMANOVA at Weedon Island

WELCOME to PRIMER/PERMANOVA at Weedon Island WELCOME to PRIMER/PERMANOVA at Weedon Island Walt and Karilyn Jaap welcome all the participants to the March 2019 PRIMER Advanced Multivariate Statistical Workshop. It is our pleasure to be your hosts

More information

TH E VOICE OF TH E HAWAI IAN I S LAN DS H U M PBACK WHALE NATIONAL MAR I N E SANCTUARY WINTER 2008

TH E VOICE OF TH E HAWAI IAN I S LAN DS H U M PBACK WHALE NATIONAL MAR I N E SANCTUARY WINTER 2008 TH E VOICE OF TH E HAWAI IAN I S LAN DS H U M PBACK WHALE NATIONAL MAR I N E SANCTUARY WINTER 2008 1 Contributor Information Editor Christine Brammer Copy Editor Fiona Langenberger Chief Writers Nanette

More information

Double-Crested Cormorants on Lake Champlain

Double-Crested Cormorants on Lake Champlain Glossary of Terms Cormorant Facts Useful Links Cormorant Facts Nesting: in colonies on the ground or in trees; will renest. Breeds: at 3 years old Clutch: 3 to 4 eggs Incubation Period: 25-29 days FAQs

More information

ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN COSTA RICA Field Biology of Distant Areas (BIO 420/520) (3 credit hours)

ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN COSTA RICA Field Biology of Distant Areas (BIO 420/520) (3 credit hours) ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN COSTA RICA Field Biology of Distant Areas (BIO 420/520) (3 credit hours) Instructor: Dr. Tim Carter, Associate Professor and co-director of the Wildlife Biology Option

More information

2018 SANTA CRUZ II ITINERARIES DAY-BY-DAY DESCRIPTIONS

2018 SANTA CRUZ II ITINERARIES DAY-BY-DAY DESCRIPTIONS 2018 SANTA CRUZ II ITINERARIES DAY-BY-DAY DESCRIPTIONS NORTHERN GALAPAGOS. 5 days/4 nights (Monday to Friday) Monday Baltra Island We land at Baltra Island by plane in the morning and transfer to the dock

More information

Sightings Record Panama and Central America 12/11/17 Miami, Florida, USA 13/11/17 Key West, Florida, USA 14/11/17 Sea Day

Sightings Record Panama and Central America 12/11/17 Miami, Florida, USA 13/11/17 Key West, Florida, USA 14/11/17 Sea Day Sightings Record Panama and Central America As the Chair of Trustees of the Sea Watch Foundation it is my great pleasure to share with you the sightings throughout this Viking Sky cruise, from Miami to

More information

Family Name: CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOOD LUCK!

Family Name: CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOOD LUCK! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You ve completed your Family Summer Environmental Challenge journal. Don t forget to double check that proof is recorded in your journal pages. We hope your family had lots of fun completing

More information

8 An Ecotourist s Guide to the Everglades and the Florida Keys

8 An Ecotourist s Guide to the Everglades and the Florida Keys 2 When To Go For the most part, the choice is obvious. Southern Florida is best experienced in winter. Few people need a guidebook to tell them that. Still, for ecotourists, there are at least a few reasons

More information

ITINERARY D (Thursday - Monday) 5 days / 4 night

ITINERARY D (Thursday - Monday) 5 days / 4 night The Galapagos Islands DAY BY DAY ITINERARY D (Thursday Monday) 5 days / 4 night Our Galapagos itineraries offer unforgettable experiences, with our weekly departures allowing you to experience 3, 4, 7,

More information

5DAYS/4NIGHTS ITINERARY

5DAYS/4NIGHTS ITINERARY 5DAYS/4NIGHTS ITINERARY 2017 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS OCEAN SPRAY ITINERARY OUTLINE TUESDAY AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer PM: Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock WEDNESDAY AM: Genovesa - Darwin Bay PM: Genovesa - El

More information

CARIBBEAN ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX

CARIBBEAN ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX Invasive Eradication/Control and Importance of Biosecurity Important Resources on Islands Threats from Invasive Species on Islands Control/Eradication Biosecurity Important Trust Resources on Islands Invasive

More information

The Crabs, the Birds, the Bay

The Crabs, the Birds, the Bay The Crabs, the Birds, the Bay Theme: Natural History Author: Loris J. Chen Teacher, North Arlington Middle School Subject Areas Science, Social Studies Duration Two 42-minute class periods Setting Classroom

More information

Unit Title: Materials to Print: Monday. Tuesday. Sample file. Thursday. Friday. Audio Visual and Library materials to get: Sunday

Unit Title: Materials to Print: Monday. Tuesday. Sample file. Thursday. Friday. Audio Visual and Library materials to get: Sunday Unit Title: Notes: Page 1 Date Begin: Materials to Print: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Materials to collect Friday Saturday Audio Visual and Library materials to get: Sunday Unit Title: Notes: Page

More information

Florida Birds East Coast

Florida Birds East Coast Florida Birds East Coast The very best place to see and photograph birds and other wildlife during the frigid northern winter months is warm, sunny Florida. It s at this time of year that the flow of people

More information

Christmas Island Adventure

Christmas Island Adventure Christmas Island Adventure Australia Christmas Island is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean owing to the high numbers of endemic species that it harbours. No less than ten bird taxa,

More information

TOURS DESCRIPTION. We have a saying here at the farm: we share the day with our forest friends, but at night the trails belong to

TOURS DESCRIPTION. We have a saying here at the farm: we share the day with our forest friends, but at night the trails belong to TOURS DESCRIPTION RAINFOREST MYSTERIES TOUR We have a saying here at the farm: we share the day with our forest friends, but at night the trails belong to Mother Nature. Except, that is, for the Rainforest

More information

Nature-tourism in Myanmar

Nature-tourism in Myanmar ArcCona Consulting Nature-tourism in Myanmar Evening exodus of bats at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon Myanmar is the largest country in mainland south-east Asia Its continuous coastline of almost 3,000

More information

45% Discount. Speedway to Sunshine-Story of FL East Coast Railway-45% Off $29.95 retail/$16.47 cost Order #

45% Discount. Speedway to Sunshine-Story of FL East Coast Railway-45% Off $29.95 retail/$16.47 cost Order # Sunburst Books New & Best Sellers (Book Discounts at 50%, 45%, or 40%) Many More Titles in Each Category Available on the Website www.sunburstbooks.com DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Off the Beaten Path-45%

More information

Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems

Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems Effects of Climate Change on Species and Ecosystems Dr. David Karowe Department of Biological Sciences Some species are already responding to climate change 1. Geographic range shifts 2. Phenological shifts

More information

Learning about Forests (LEAF) Ireland. What Habitat do I Live in?

Learning about Forests (LEAF) Ireland. What Habitat do I Live in? Learning about Forests (LEAF) Ireland What Habitat do I Live in? Activity Instructions: Print each individual slide (Think Green! laminate if you wish to reuse them) 12 Species cards & 12 Habitat cards

More information

Animal Migrations. Eco-Meet Study Guide

Animal Migrations. Eco-Meet Study Guide Animal Migrations Eco-Meet Study Guide Helpful Hints: This study guide will focus on animal migration. The Eco-Meet test may consist of multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, matching, label a

More information

Spring Migration: Loons are Returning to the BWCAW

Spring Migration: Loons are Returning to the BWCAW We saw our first loon of the season when moved camp from Knife Lake to Spoon Lake. In honor of that loon sighting, this week's Notes from the Trail is all about migration. Migration means the movement

More information

LANZ AND COX ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK

LANZ AND COX ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK LANZ AND COX ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN March 2003 LANZ AND COX ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan Primary Role The primary role of Lanz and Cox Islands

More information