SCIENCE IMMERSION PROGRAM

Why does Costa Rica have 5% of the planet’s biodiversity?
Why does Costa Rica have more species of butterflies than Africa?
How does this country have 96% literacy rate and no army?
Why is Costa Rica at the heart of the most active volcanic regions on earth?

This program is an inquiry based hands-on science and cultural investigation of Costa Rica.  It is an interactive science learning immersion program that investigates important environmental issues like the climate, water quality, agricultural development, endangered species, reforestation, etc. Participants discover important concepts related to biology, earth and environmental science, and the relationship between culture and science.

We are based in the town of Atenas, Costa Rica on two facilities,Town Student Center and the Green Classroom. Located thirty minutes from the International Airport, Atenas is a small, safe town renowned for its beautiful surroundings, central location, and moderate temperatures.

The Science Program includes the following activities:

• Organic Coffee Farm; diversity count, instituting soil erosion techniques, monitoring carbon production,etc.
• Leatherback Preservation Project (March – July); assisting with turtle nesting, relocation to protected beach nursery, monitor sand temperatures, help with hatchling release, etc.
• Exploration of Volcano Poas; acid rain lab to observe effect on plants, taking ph readings of lagoon, soil layer analysis from volcanic rim, etc.
• Carara National Park and Playa Esterillos; Deforestation analysis, diversity count on coast line, observe crocodile, scarlet macaws behavior, etc.

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