Ecoturism & sutenaible dev. in CR
Yacine Khelladi (yacine@aacr.net)
Sun, 9 Jun 1996 17:25:37 -0400 (EDT)
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> I recently returned from co-leading a very successful group of diverse
> individuals on an "Ecotourism & Sustainable Development" trip in Costa
> Rica. One of the participants was so inspired by the experience and the
> opportunity to meet and work with the local people that he wanted to set
> up a trip which would have a work project as its major focus in one of the
> cooperative we visited. He asked me to support him in getting the word out
> and in co-leading the experience. Please find a short description listed
> below. I would appreciate it if you could pass this information on to
> anyone who might be interested (as it is fairly short notice). If you or
> others want a more detailed description, please contact myself or Ben or
> in Costa Rica, contact Leila Solano at: cooprena@greenarrow.com.
>
> Thank you for your time and support.
>
> Dianne Brause (diannebr@aol.com)
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> COSTA RICA: Ecotourism and Volunteer Work Project
>
> August 10 -23, 1996
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> The focus of this trip is primarily to be a service project for the
> cooperative projects we will visit. However there will also be ample
> opportunity to see some of the most gorgeous and inspiring natural
> beauties of Costa Rica (since that is where the coops are located). We
> will also have the opportunity of having a great deal of interaction with
> the local people of Costa Rica (the Ticos). And finally, the small group
> of participants will consciously choose to "create community" among
> ourselves as we work, play, eat and live together.
>
> Although we will visit several areas of the country, the highlight of our
> trip will be 5 days at a Coopeunioro on the Osa Peninsula working on a
> reforestation project, organic garden, and medicinal plant garden. Other
> optional activities may include learning the use of medicinal plants,
> exploring the rain forest and local river environment, combined
> Spanish/English classes, working with the students at the community
> school, bird watching, and a possible interchange with the local Guaymi
> Indians. One exciting option may be to explore the possibilities of
> creating alternative sources of electricity (mini-hydro) and solar water
> heating within the community.
>
> Program Costs:
> Total program costs are $1990, a portion of which may be deductible on your
> income taxes. This cost includes air fare from Los Angeles to San Jose, for
> all expenses in-country including travel, room and board, and all scheduled
> program activities. Souvenirs, extra meals and other personal expenses
> including health insurance will be the responsibility of each individual.
> Participants wanting to do additional tourist activities should arrange to
> come before and/or stay after the group.
>
> Program Dates:
> The program will be a total of 14 days starting on a Saturday, August 10th,
> 1996 from Los Angeles and returning on Friday, August 23rd. (A later date
> may be chosen if this proves to be too soon).
>
> Contact:
> For the full description or to join the group please contact: Ben Watkins
> (e-mail: watkins@azstarnet.com) or: P.O. Box 64745, Tucson, AZ 85728-4745 or
> Dianne Brause at: diannebr@aol.com
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