The group on a hanging bridge over the rain forest during a private reserve hike in the Northern Zone (above), and a waterfall stop along the way (right).
Discussing sustainable energy in the classroom (right),
and a visit
to Peñas Blancas Hydroelectric Plant (above),
one of many such plants that
contribute the vast majority
of the country's 98% renewable electricity mix.
of the country's 98% renewable electricity mix.
Stream sampling (above) and bioassesment water quality analysis in the lab (below).
A presentation about traditional wooden cart manufacturing during a visit to a historical hydro-mechanical workshop.
a water processing plant tour, and reforestation in the biological corredor watershed
that provides the local community with their drinking water.
Visiting a local farmers market where we tried various tropical fruits
and fresh-squeezed
and fresh-squeezed
sugar cane juice.
Cristina and Becca helping make aloe vera gel during a visit to a woman's organic health care production facility.
Two of the volunteer work assignments during the course: Cleaning out sediment from
the river where water is diverted for the micro-hydro plant (main picture),
and the group on a local farm where we planted medicinal plants.
the river where water is diverted for the micro-hydro plant (main picture),
and the group on a local farm where we planted medicinal plants.
