Biology and Nature joy

Costa Rica

Here, we’ll learn about species in tropical rainforests, mangrove forests, coastal landscapes, and the ocean. The trip includes visits to national parks, birdwatching tours with local guides, and snorkeling in azure waters among colorful fish and corals. We can encounter tiny hummingbirds, crocodiles, whales, and leisurely sea turtles.

Costa Rica is famous for its unique ecosystems, incredible biodiversity, and extensive conservation efforts. The country has protected 25% of its land as national parks, giving it the highest percentage of protected nature in the world! This makes it the perfect destination to learn about environmental management. We’ll also volunteer at an animal rescue center and participate in ecological restoration of the forest.  

A glimpse of what we’ll experience and learn:

• The incredible diversity of the rainforest
• Mangrove forests with iguanas, colorful birds, and spider monkeys
• Explore the ocean at night – learn about magical bioluminescence.
• Night hikes in the jungle — discovering nocturnal species and their sounds
• Species fascinating adaptations for survival and reproduction
• Interactions between species and their role in the environment
• Whale watching
• Local customs and the traditional use of plants and animals
• The country’s conservation efforts for nature and wildlife
• Sustainable tourism
• Participating in ecological restoration projects
• Learning to handle spiders, snakes, and frogs (if you want)
• Finding peace in enchanting natural surroundings

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Hovden

At Hovden, we’ll learn about mountain ecology and how different species adapt to life in the highlands. You’ll get to know the plants and animals that live in the birch forest zone and up on the windswept mountain plateaus. We’ll cook delicious food, enjoy cozy campfires, and go on mountain hikes where we might encounter angry lemmings, camouflaged ptarmigans, and majestic buzzards. There will be time for idyllic swims in crystal-clear mountain lakes – or perhaps a soak in the jacuzzi at the local water park. Of course, we’ll also enjoy cabin life with heaps of candy and cocoa, a crackling fireplace, and a grand autumn harvest celebration where we decorate the cabin in fall colors and cook meals using berries and mushrooms we’ve gathered ourselves. We’ll also explore how autumn is a time of transition in nature — a season for slowing down, for mystery, and for reflection — and learn how different cultures have celebrated and honored this time of year.

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