Jack Ryan Smith, a rising junior at Trinity High School, discusses his favorite part of the trip so far. Besides the science, of course, Jack Ryan loved the horseback riding up the side of Santa Maria Volcano and swimming in a rain forest waterfall. Pura Vida!
Our adventure at Finca La Anita has just ended and we are now embarking on a new journey in the dry forest. An hour ago, we arrived at the Horizontes Research Station, one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica. There are several adventures ahead, including a nature hike, turtle class, turtle sweeps on the beach, and a long afternoon of fun on the beach. Keep watching the blog to see more. - Mr. Heintz Picture of our dorms... from the top of the fire tower.
Brendan, a rising junior at Trinity High School, describes one of several small experiments the students conduct to develop a working knowledge of "experimental design" and the "scientific method". Eventually, students will develop group projects designed to save the cacao trees from being eaten by leaf cutter ants.
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