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Stream ecology SO, today we went down to the Sibun River to get some water samples. The water was about luke warm, and we had yellow nets on sticks to catch macro-invertebrates i.e. “bugs”.  We were using the bugs to … Continue reading →

On our first day in Belize, spur of the moment, we decided to go zip lining in the forest. When we first arrived, all of the staff were very friendly and helped all of us get our gear on. Then … Continue reading →

Today, we journeyed to the Mayan Ruins of Tikal National Park in Guatemala.  We started the day by loading a bus at 5 am to head to Guatemala.  Along the way, we stopped for breakfast at a local restaurant featuring … Continue reading →

we are about to board the plane to BELIZE!

  Muskegon Community College students to learn about Rainforest Ecology and Mayan Culture in 2014. Ten students and two instructors are heading for Belize in the new year. We have an adventurous trip planned. Check out our tentative itinerary below: … Continue reading →

Click here to see some short videos from our Belize trip

Our students were so thoughtful. After they met some of the staff’s children, one student, Alyssa purchased soccer balls and a doll to leave for the children. Here is Alyssa’s story: “On Wednesday during lunch I had noticed that a … Continue reading →

We are very excited and very sad on this last day of our trip.  Excited to see all the animals at the Belize Zoo and sad that we have to leave this wonderful place. “The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education … Continue reading →

Although the internet was not available during the last few days of our trip.  I am posting a brief description and some photos for Saturday Jan 7th, 2012. On Saturday we visited two different Mayan Sites near San Ignacio. Xunantunich … Continue reading →