• LearnabouttheecologyoftropicalrainforestsatSelvaVerde’sprivateRainforestReserve.

• ExploreCostaRica’srenownedbiodiversityandvariedecosystems.

• Discoverthenaturalandculturalhistoryofchocolateduringavisittoaformercacao-growingplotofland.

• ObservebeachecologyandtheuniquewildlifeofManuelAntonioNationalPark.

• VisittheToucanRescueRanch,awildliferehabilitationcenter,andlearnabouttheirrescueandresearchprograms.

• Increaselearnerunderstandingandawarenessofclimate,includingthebroadandintegrativenatureofclimate,theroleofclimateinshapingcommunity,andthedifferencebetweenclimateandweather.

• Increasestudentunderstandingofandabilitytoconductscienceresearchfocusedonclimate.

• Improvestudentglobalawarenessthroughcollaborationsamongstudents,teachers,andscientiststhatarefocusedonunderstandingtheEarthasasystem.

In our field workshop we will...

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June 7 - 16, 2018

Jungles, Peaks & Shores with Manuel AntonioCOSTA RICA

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK BY MATT HARRIS

Climb a volcano, hike in a rainforest, and search for monkeys at the

beach — our itinerary features the essential highlights of Costa Rica

while integrating The GLOBE Program protocols, receiving GLOBE

certification within climate change and educational exchange in

the tropics. We begin in the lush lowland rainforest of Selva Verde,

continue to Arenal Volcano to discover geological history, and

witness the unique coastal biodiversity inhabiting Manuel Antonio

National Park. Plus, we’ll enjoy opportunities for cultural exchange

with the local communities throughout our experience.

• Bilinguallocalguide

• Driver

• Accommodations

• Activities

• Privatetransportation

• Mealsandbeverages

• Carbonoffset

• Gratuities

What’s included?

Conservation

Educational Connections

EarthScience

Cultural Studies

Biology

HostedbyDr.TinaCartwrightofMarshallUniversityGLOBETraining

ARENAL VOLCANO BY ISAAC BARDAS

JUNE 7 - SAN JOSÉ Upon arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a lunch orientation. Before we explore the environs of Costa Rica, we will visit an urban school campus in Alajuela for an introduction to the GLOBE Program from a Costa Rican Perspective. Overnight at Country Inn & Suites. (LD)

JUNE 8 - SARAPIQUÍ Depart San José and travel to Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve, located in the lush lowlands of northeastern Costa Rica. En route, visit the Toucan Rescue Ranch, a wildlife rehabilitation center and learn about their rescue and research programs. Continue to Selva Verde. Founded in 1985, the lodge is designed to have a minimum impact on the environment and is a proud participant in the Certification for Sustainable Tourism program (CST). After check-in, enjoy lunch followed by an orientation to the Selva Verde Reserve and the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC), local non-profit fostering educational outreach. Our afternoon will include an introductory module of the GLOBE Program led by Dr. Tina Cartwright. Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve. (BLD)

JUNE 9 - SARAPIQUÍ After breakfast embark on a boat ride down the Rio Sarapiquí. While winding down the river bordered with forests and cultivated fields, observe aquatic animals, birds, and reptiles abundant in their natural habitat. You can also view residents going about their daily lives and witness the impact of local banana plantations on this watershed. We will seek to visit the local elementary school on our return for lunch as we peer into the educational models of Costa Rica. This afternoon head to the nearby Tirimbina Biological Reserve to explore the natural and cultural

history of chocolate. The fun begins with a hike over the canopy on a suspended bridge to a former cacao-growing plot of land. Experience the story of pre- and post-colonial chocolate in Costa Rica while sampling chocolate prepared on the spot in the traditional way. This evening we will enjoy a talk on the Important Role and Research on Bats of the Tropics. Overnight at Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve. (BLD)

JUNE 10 - SARAPIQUÍ Early this morning enjoy an introduction to the amazing tropical birds of Selva Verde during a short hike with your guide around the grounds of the lodge. The avifauna of Selva Verde is abundant and feeding stations have been set up around the lodge to facilitate observation and identification of the many species that frequent the area. Return to the lodge for breakfast and then set out on a nature hike through the reserve to explore the forest. Your guide will discuss the complex details of the ecosystem and how life in the rainforest thrives. GLOBE Program discussions and demonstration protocols will be incorporated during the hike through the tropical forest.

BLACK-MANDIBLED TOUCAN BY ALEXANDER DZIB

BLD = BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

Itinerary

This afternoon take an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip on the Rio Sarapiquí. A professional river guide escorts all trips and all necessary safety equipment (helmet, life jackets, etc.) will be provided. Following a thorough safety orientation and basic rafting lesson, brave both Class II and Class III rapids of the Rio Sarapiquí. This evening tune into a short talk on Climate Change in the Tropics, before heading to dinner. Later, experience a nocturnal hike, and see the difference between daytime and nighttime wildlife activity.Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve. (BLD)

JUNE 11 - ARENAL This morning depart Selva Verde and transfer to Arenal, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. After lunch take an easy hike (approximately three hours) along the base of Arenal Volcano, through the forest, over lava flows, and to the destroyed area now in the process of regeneration. Before dinner at the lodge attend a presentation on Arenal Volcano and Arenal National Park by a local expert. Overnight at Arenal Paraíso. (BLD)

JUNE 12 - ARENAL This morning we will begin a guided canopy walk on the SkyWalk System with GLOBE Program activities integrated into our experiences high above the trees. Sky Walk uses trails and a series of suspension bridges for an introduction of the flora and fauna of the forest canopy. It allows a vision of the forest from a different perspective which starts with a hike on the ground and then takes you to explore the treetops and forest canopy. We will follow this activity with a more adventurous optional zip-line tour through 7 platforms (additional $65 per person). We will return to our lodge for lunch followed by an afternoon to enjoy the thermal pools. Overnight at Arenal Paraíso. (BLD)

JUNE 13 - MANUEL ANTONIO Transfer from Arenal to Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. En route, stop at the Tárcoles River for a crocodile river safari. Cruise along the waterway in search of the large American crocodiles that call this river home. Explore the mangrove ecosystems and then have lunch at a nearby restaurant. Continue to Quepos. Afternoon GLOBE Program group activity. Overnight at Hotel Playa Espadilla or similar. (BLD)

JUNE 14 - MANUEL ANTONIO This morning explore a Costa Rican jewel, Manuel Antonio National Park. Established in 1972, Manuel Antonio hosts a total of 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds as well as countless marine species. It may be possible to spot one of the three monkey species present: white-faced capuchin, howler, and squirrel monkeys. Habitats found here include mangrove swamp, lagoons, littoral woodlands, and island vegetation. Spend a full day exploring the trail system, beaches, and coves. Overnight at Hotel Playa Espadilla or similar. (BLD)

JUNE 15 - SAN JOSÉ This morning is at leisure to enjoy the nearby beach. After lunch, journey back to San José (with a few stops for

shopping) where you will spend your last night in Costa Rica. Gather together one last time, to celebrate science education and the completion of your program during a farewell dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Country Inn & Suites or similar. (BLD)

JUNE 16 - DEPART Transfer to the airport for the flight home. (B)

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SarapiquíArenal

Manuel Antonio

The fine printRates are based on double occupancy for participants; those wishing for triple occupancy receive an $80 price reduction. Single supplement is $270. A $200 per person deposit and enrollment form is due to secure your reservation. This deposit is refundable until 95 days prior to departure excluding a $100 cancellation fee. Final payments are due no later than 95 days prior to departure. Non-refundable final payment is due at 95 days prior to departure. Travel/trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information call Travel Insured at 800-243-3174 or visit travelinsured.com. Holbrook Travel’s agency number is 15849. Mandatory group insurance can be added upon request.

Program pricing

$2,140 (18 participants + 2 leaders) $2,240 (14 participants + 2 leaders)

Price includes accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities as indicated in the itinerary, private transportation unless otherwise noted in itinerary, non-alcoholic beverages with meals, local guides in each region for duration of program, gratuities, and carbon offset.

International airfare and items of a personal nature are not included.

COSTA RICA

About the GLOBE ProgramThe GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program is a worldwide hands-on science and education program that aims at the development of awareness of one’s “place” in the natural world. Through the use of environmental science-related activities and an integration of local place-based learning, students develop an enlightened recognition of the relationship between self, community, and the global world.

The GLOBE Program focuses on learners at the primary and secondary education levels, including their educators. Through the use of science activities and the manipulation of scientific materials under the guidance of an educator in the learner’s environment, learners grow to understand the interactions between self, community, and the world, as they become a global citizen scientist.

Teachers are trained to provide this innovative program in an adapted manner that incorporates their community’s specific cultural and educational needs. There are opportunities to make connections on a global scale as GLOBE schools across the world share knowledge and collaborate on environmental activities. An outdoor education component is often incorporated, as many of the activities are undertaken in the field.

With GLOBE, students:

• acquire knowledge and skills in science

• learn the value of data collection and research

• connect to a network of scientists and STEM experts professionals and learn about STEM careers and opportunities

• participate in research collaborations with other students and scientists

• develop 21st century skills

• acquire an awareness and knowledge of other cultures

• develop leadership skills

• develop awareness and responsibility for the environment

In a nutshell, GLOBE supports the development of ethical, informed and engaged citizens with scientific training skills.

Teachers participating in this GLOBE workshop will be equipped and certified to participate in this program and engage their students in authentic scientific data collection, inquiry, and analysis.

About our Faculty LeaderFor Dr. Tina Cartwright, a life-long interest in science began with a 7th grade project aimed at determining if current cloud conditions can predict weather patterns. Her friend’s father was a pilot, and took them to the National Weather Service in Charleston. “I was simply enamored by

the technology,” says Dr. Cartwright, associate professor of education at Marshall University and former West Virginia State Climatologist.

While working on her undergraduate studies in geography and physics at West Virginia University, a time in her life that she describes as “transformative,” Cartwright received a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. “I am a firm believer in the importance of undergraduate research, and it had a tremendous impact on me,” she said. Cartwright went on to receive her master’s and doctorate degrees in meteorology at Florida State University. After working as a research meteorologist for MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory in Massachusetts, she returned home and began teaching meteorology at West Virginia State University. She currently serves an Associate Professor of Science Education at Marshall University where she focuses her research on enhancing elementary science education and better understanding students’ thinking regarding weather, climate, and climate change. For these pursuits, Cartwright has secured several NSF awards – a $148,000 grant in 2006, $799,990 grant in 2007, and $1.2 million grant in 2011.

The 2007 award allowed her to begin COMETS (COMmunities Educating Tomorrow’s Scientists), an afterschool science enrichment program for low-income, under-represented, and minority students in grades 3-5 in Kanawha County. “There isn’t enough emphasis on STEM fields in elementary school, and this is a critical deficit we need to overcome in order to see more students pursue higher education in STEM,” she said. “Growing up, I was encouraged and expected to go to college. I hope to help students broaden their horizons to include STEM education.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Tina Cartwright at (304) 696-3859 or tina.cartwright@marshall.edu