[Biostudent] Come experience the breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural history of Costa Rica

[Biology Advising]

Course: ESRM 489, Natural and Cultural History of Costa Rica (5 credits) 
 
When: Aug. 21-Sept. 14, 2023
 
Online Brochure: https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10596 <https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10596>
 
To learn more, attend an online infosession:
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4-5pm
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10-11am
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4-5pm
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10-11am
Available here: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9953731616#success <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/j/9953731616*success__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!nYigFVs3T1-9IxoQ1BlCYA2dpDVudFX5POaDlD6e_wxo8jXqPL2oxoOx8AQG-61floIi-tGRnj-vzri_$>
 
Or reach out to the program co-directors:
Patrick Tobin, pctobin at uw.edu <mailto:pctobin at uw.edu>
Autumn Maust, amaust at uw.edu <mailto:amaust at uw.edu>
 
Program Description:
Come experience the breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural history of Costa Rica, and explore the connection between modern society and the natural world through activities centered at the intersection of nature, commerce and tourism. You will explore a range of tropical ecosystems: from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, to the lush humid rainforests of the Osa Peninsula, and up into the mighty oak trees of the Savegre cloud forest. Proud of their reputation for protecting and preserving their biodiversity, our experienced Costa Rican guides and naturalists will share their deep love for their country's natural heritage and show you places most visitors never get to venture. Feel what it's like to be a research scientist and conservationist working in the field. Work with conservationists in efforts to protect endangered turtles, learn about efforts to conserve wild cats, search troops of monkeys, visit a county that is native to about 10% of all bird species in the world, and follow leaf-cutter ants and army ants as they forage through the forest. Immerse yourself in the local culture in rural villages at Mastatal and the highland coffee region of Santa Elena. You will also gain first-hand knowledge of sustainable agriculture and coffee production, make (and taste) chocolate straight from the cacao trees, hike to waterfalls for an afternoon swim, and participate in service learning activities. No Spanish? No hay un problema, beginning and advanced speakers alike can build their skills through interactions with Costa Ricans.
 
 
 
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Patrick C. Tobin
Associate Professor of Disturbance Ecology
David R.M. Scott Endowed Professor in Forest Resources
 
University of Washington
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
123B Anderson Hall
3715 W. Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195-2100
 
Voice: 206/685-7588
Fax: 206/685-0790
Email: pctobin at uw.edu <mailto:pctobin at uw.edu>
 
http://depts.washington.edu/distecol/ <http://depts.washington.edu/distecol>
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