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TU Environmental Studies & Conservation in Costa Rica Study Abroad Opportunity

Study in Central America during Summer 2023 with TU Biology Professor Sarah Haines. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to use nationally recognized environmental education materials from Project Learning Tree (a division of the American Forest Foundation) in a tropical setting. Students will use Project Learning Tree materials to apply ecological concepts to environmental education and the use and management of natural resources in Costa Rica. Students will work side-by-side with local community members to complete environmental action projects. Through hands-on experience, participants will develop an awareness and appreciation for the local culture and environment.

The program is based at the Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve – a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, birders and general travelers. Committed to conservation and preservation, Selva Verde carries and supports the Certification for Sustainable Tourism. Program highlights include excursions to Arenal Valcano National Park, the Tortuguero National Park, and the Monte Verde Cloud Forest.

Participants will stay at lodges and hotels in double or triple occupancy rooms. Accommodations include the Selva Verde Lodge located in the heart of the rainforest.

Participants will take one of the following courses with Dr. Sarah Haines: BIOL 382 Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics (3 credits), BIOL 582 Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics (3 credits; grad only), ENVS 382 Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics (3 credits), or ENVS 582 Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics (3 credits; grad only).

Full program details and the application are available in Horizons.

For more information, contact Dr. Haines. You can also contact the TU Study Abroad & Away Office by email, by calling 410-704-2451, or by online chat at towson.edu/abroad.

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This post was written by Campbell, Nicholas S.