Events
Ecuador Biology: Study Abroad Info Session
Date and Time
Monday, October 12, 2015 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Description
Are you interested in studying abroad in Ecuador? Attend this info session and learn more about the Ecuador Biology program!
About this program
Quito, Ecuador — ¡Bienvenidos a Ecuador! Students will explore and experience the ecology and biodiversity of the cloud forest ecosystem of the equatorial Andes Mountains as well as canoe and explore the Amazon River headwaters —all the while being immersed in the South American, Incan and Amazonian indigenous cultures in and around the Quito region. Students will work in 3 river systems at the research reserve, Reserva Las Gralarias, located in the Parish of Mindo along the Western front of the Andes mountain range. This program will explore land-use in and around the reserve including the impact of rural farming and grazing.
Students will have the opportunity to assist with ongoing forest re-vegetation efforts. The baseline data collected during this program will inform the local community about enhancing and maintaining their local ecosystem. During the second week of the program, students will move to a higher elevation and gain hands-on experience of tropical wildlife rehabilitation at the Otavalo Condor Rehabilitation Center. Guided tours will introduce students to the local community, including a trip to one of the best known Indian Markets in the region.
Information
For more information, please visit: http://gvsu.edu/studyabroad/search-details.htm?programId=ACF29421-0FCA-5843-E184EC4FA0D12DD2
Contact
Eric Snyder
207 Henry Hall
Biology Department
616-331-2417
[email protected]
Recurring
This event also occurs on 10/20/15