Bright Beginnings in Costa Rica
All smiles on day 2!
Biodiversity is everywhere even in the courtyard of our hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Taxonomy Picnic
Giving passion fruit a try!
Guided tour of the National Museum of Insects
Magnificent Moths
Students played a fun game where they each secretly drew a portion of an animal; in the end the animal was revealed and the students explained the animal’s various functions, where it would most likely live, what it would most likely eat, etc. based on its physical characteristics.
In awe of the ecosystem in Paramo
As we began our hike we were greeted by a weevil.
Getting a closer look!
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