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International FBT Course
to La Suerte Biological Field Station, Costa Rica and Ometepe Biological Field Station to study tropical rainforest ecology as it relates to insects, botany, primates and herpetofauna.
EARTHQUEST (Canada) now has an opportunity to journey to Costa Rica, primarily to the La Suerte Biological Field Station from June 4 to 18, 2016. Participants may then choose to travel to Nicaragua from June 17 to 30, 2016. The course is a hands-on field experience to familiarize students with the diversity of life in the rainforest while developing a deeper understanding of tropical forest ecology and conservation. With a combination of lectures and fieldwork, time is spent on studying the diverse fauna in a tropical forest through various ecological sampling methods. Through on-site research projects students will build a foundation of skills and knowledge that are applicable to more specialized coursework or field research in primates, botany, herpetology, entomology, etc. We will focus on ecological research, behavior, and quantitative natural history of the more commonly encountered organisms.
You can live the life of a Rainforest ecologist
and study rainforests
Dates:
Summer session #1: June 4 - 18, 2016 (Costa Rica)
Summer session #2: June 17 - 30, 2016 (Nicaragua)
Cost: $2744.00 USD (each); $3344.00 USD (both countries)
(Please note: Due to the nature of the program, all prices and program contents are subject to change without prior notice or approval).
Included in the two week to 1 month course costs:
 ..........Services of project staff
..........Certificate of completion
..........room and board (3 meals per day) at La Suerte or Ometepe biological field station
..........instruction
..........SCHEDULED transportation from near the airport in San Jose to La Suerte, or Managua to Ometepe round trip
..........Course tuition
..........FBSST Course tuition
Not Included in the two week to 1 month day course costs:
..........Airport taxes and government departure taxes
..........Health or cancellation insurance
..........Beverages/liquor
..........Additional funds for souvenirs, extra food, etc.
..........Valid passport
..........Immunizations/vaccinations
..........Personal supplies (e.g. hiking boots, tents, clothing, etc.)
..........Round trip airfare to Costa Rica or Nicaragua
..........Academic credit
To Register for the Course:
For two week to 1 month course a non-refundable deposit of $499.00 US/person (incl. $80.00 USD registration fee) is required to secure space. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure (postmarked by mail does not count). We recommend that you book early as spaces on teams fill quickly and are limited to 22 participants. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and fill quickly so we recommend that you apply ASAP. All tuition costs are NON-REFUNDABLE, but may be transferred to another year. Academic credit is available - please inquire for details.
For information on terms and conditions please click here.
For applications please click here. |
(Photos by D. Jolly & MRC)
| La Suerte Biological Field Station | 
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| Waterfall on Ometepe Island | 
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 E-mail: earthquestcanada@yahoo.com
Senior Biologist & Instructor
D. Jolly, B.Sc.
EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environment
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