Professor Troy Abel from Huxley College of the Environment and his students share their insights on ecological citizenship, political biogeography, and immersions in one of the most biologically intense places on the planet. Costa Rica is translated as rich coast, a name originating from Spanish conquistadors who mistakenly thought the land was filled with gold. Many now recognize that Costa Rica’s riches are more green than gold with more than 4 percent of the world’s estimated biodiversity. Costa Rica has universal health care, a longer life expectancy than the U.S., and no military. Only by expanding our attention to all of these facets can one begin to see “Ecotopia’s Prism,” or Costa Rica’s intersections of ecology, economy, and culture fostering and inhibiting sustainability.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

From the cloud forest to the station


All our students arrived safely two days ago. We've already been to Monteverde and back and now settled into the biological station at Carara. They've seen the resplendent quetzal, a blue-crowned mot-mot, dozens of hummingbirds, the glass-winged butterfly below, and the amazing forest in the clouds. The mosquito nets are up, and we'll be exploring the Carara trails for the first time manana. Zip-line and canopy Saturday. The students will start blogging soon. Buenas noches.

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  1. UnknownJune 25, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Good to hear all have arrived and great to see you Hilary and Anthony on the edge of the rain forest! We look forward to following the coming adventures and learning experience.

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  2. NunMotherJune 25, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Love all the big smiles! It is so fun to following your trip by GPS and beautiful pictures. Keep them coming!

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