Ithaca College

 The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

is pleased to announce...

RLS 27700 Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management in Costa Rica (3 cr.)

Spring 2013

Trip: March 9-17, 2013 (spring break)

 ‪INFORMATION SESSION:

Tuesday, October 2

12:30-1:00 p.m.

CHS 201

• Stay in ecotourism lodges in Alajuela, Monteverde, Quepos, and Marino Ballena
• Learn model sustainable practices that protect natural resources and biodiversity, use organic methods, and support local peoples and economies
• Visit Manuel Antonio National Park to observe tropical wildlife and enjoy the ocean
• Kayak in Terraba River Mangrove Forest
• Visit family farms and sugar cane Trapiche near Quepos and talk with local farmers
• Hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
• Take cloud forest canopy tour in Selvatura Park
•  Participate in ASANA turtle conservation project

COST: ~$2,200 + Airfare

(Based on 10 students enrolled—includes lodging, meals, guides, vans, park and activity fees, airport tax, travel insurance.)

For more information, contact:

Professor Linda Heyne at lheyne@ithaca.edu or 274-3050. 

Pending approval by the College

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Marlo Del Toro at mdeltoro@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3335. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.