Note: If you are interested in attending trips in the future
or would like to learn more, please send us an email. Thanks!

See the top 160 photos from the 2010 trip!

In conjunction with Planting Hope, 14 teens and adults were immersed in the nature and culture of NICARAGUA. We're excited to offer this opportunity again in 2012!

Nature abounds in this mountainous region of Nicaragua. Participants experienced first-hand the wonderful biodiversity of the tropics, interacted with friendly Nicaraguans and participated in volunteer service projects.

Highlights of our 2012 trip will be:

• Many wildlife watching opportunities
• Homestays with Nicaraguan families in San Ramon
• Shade-grown coffee tours, hiking, boating and birding
• Natural history service projects with Nicaraguans
• Outdoor adventure: hiking, swimming, kayaking, boat trip
• Visits to El Jaguar and Mombacho Volcano

GUIDES
Beth Merrill: Founder and director of Planting Hope, Beth will be in Nicaragua prior to our arrival.
Chip Darmstadt: Director of NBNC, Chip has lived in Central America and led numerous trips.
Larry Clarfeld: Educator at NBNC, Larry coordinates the Center's Youth Birding Program.

TRIP PRICE
$1,350 plus airfare from Burlington. Call for inquiries.

TRIP ITINERARY
(coming soon)

Please call 229-6206, if you have any questions!

To be added to our list of interested participants and receive email updates when new trip info becomes available, please send us an email. Thanks!

Forms

Check back soon for application forms

Fliers for Distribution

8.5 X 11 inch Flier (generic)

2010 Trip Reports & Essays
From Youth Participants

Cummulative Bird List
Riley's Trip Report
Sierra's Trip Report

Nicaragua Wildlife

Bird List for El Jaguar reserve
Butterfy List and photo gallery for El Jaguar
Mammal List for El Jaguar

Spanish Preparations

Spanish Alphabet
Simple Introductions
Simple Phrases
Verbs & Conjugation (beginners)
"Lightning" Spanish Course

Special Thanks to:

for their generous support!

North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602