Educational Program

Our educational program mission is to deliver an unforgettable student learning experience in the Costa Rican Central Caribbean region, and our vision is to provide educators and students with an opportunity to incorporate into their learning experiences the concepts of: Hands-on Research – Sustainability- Cultural Sensibility.

Our Research Partners during recent years:
- Conservation International
- INBio
- University of Costa Rica
- National Museum of Natural History
- Educational Programs Veragua (View Electronic Brochure)

About our activities:

Butterfly and Beatle trap set-up: With our on-site biologist as guide, we go out into the field to set up insect and butterfly traps for future collection and identification.

Veragua snakes, frogs and toads, and butterflies exhibits: students will first be led through a collection of world-class exhibits, including the world's largest nocturnal frog exhibit. With the help of the expert guide and exhibit stations, the students will learn relevant and interesting information (e.g., regions found, maximum size, eating habits, etc.) about many of the species they will soon discover in the rainforest.

Veragua Biological Research Station: the research component of Veragua is closely aligned with the School of Biology of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the National Museum of Natural History. Students can see how Veragua researchers study the species of the rainforest and have even discovered new species.

Owl and Insect Night Hike: Veragua Rainforest at its best! Experience the rich sounds and unique visuals of the rainforest as we venture out onto the trails with our expert biologist. With nearly every step, students will discover nocturnal frogs, colorful insects, snakes and even nocturnal mammals such as opossum or the kinkajouse. An activity is developed by students and the on-site entomologist to identify the different characteristics of nocturnal insects and moths.

Peje School Community work: 2 miles from the Veragua Rainforest entrance we will visit the local school to interact with the school children. The activities carried out by the students include: maintenance activities, English tutoring, tree planting and singing local songs with them.

Butterfly Garden volunteer work: the group is split into several activities. The different activities they develop include:
· Butterfly garden maintenance; leaves, eggs and wings collection
· Pupa Box maintenance: includes species selection, cleaning of the boxes from the butterflies released
· Pupa selection and set-up
· Butterfly garden feeding
· Seed planting at Butterfly Garden

Education

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