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Register now and you and your students can take an exciting online journey to learn about climate change and discover the beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest of Costa Rica.
Check out The Heritage Institute web site or call 1-800-445-1305 to learn more and to register.
The objectives of the TSC are to conduct and support scientific research and education and to encourage the acquisition and application of knowledge concerning the enduring and harmonious relationship of human beings with the biological and physical resources of tropical environments. This philosophy is applied via planning, preparation, and execution of research and consulting projects; direct actions at the community level; management of its own protected areas, pilot projects, scientific studies, publications, and administrative support. Autonomy and scientific orientation allow the TSC to carry out goals without political, social, ideological, or religious prejudice.
One project that the TSC has sponsored for public use is the Cloud Forest Alive website devoted to increasing global awareness of the environmental, social, and economic importance of Central American forests. It is easiest to promote conservation of ecosystems with which people feel a personal connection...Cloud Forest Alive has created this connection through features such as live Cloud Forest web cams, weekly e-tours, and educational guide lessons. Cloud Forest Alive was designed and created by the team at Forum One Communications.
Another great project under the TSC umbrella is Friends of Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, a coalition of people who care about the cloud forest and are determined to guarantee that this mountain top stays the wild, unspoiled, and rare sanctuary that it is. Members include Costa Rican and international scientists, conservationists, residents, guides, and, most of all, visitors such as you.
For further information about the Tropical Science Center and its many projects, you can visit the website at www.cct.or.cr/english.htm
One World Journeys wishes to thank the Tropical Science Center and the team at Forum One for their help in research and development for the Mercury Rising expedition.
The International Canopy Network (ICAN) is devoted to facilitating the continuing interaction of people concerned with forest canopies and forest ecosystems around the world.
ICAN is a non-profit organization supported by a global community of scientists, conservation advocates, canopy educators and environmental professionals. The organization is funded by subscriber dues, donations and grants.
A membership with ICAN represents an investment in a rapidly advancing science for the benefit of both humans and forests.
ICAN has developed several programs and projects. In 1996, ICAN developed the "Ask Dr. Canopy!" (ADC!) program. The goals of this program are to provide scientifically sound information about the canopy to youth, and to directly connect inquisitive students with researchers.
The Temperate Rainforest Canopy Curriculum Project was conceived and implemented by a graduate student in environmental studies in 1999. The material includes interactive activities for schoolteachers and children, and a downloadable curriculum designed for students in grades 4-12. These have been designed to comply with the formal environmental education learning goals for Washington State.
Email International Canopy Network: canopy@evergreen.edu or visit their website at www.evergreen.edu/ican
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