National Geographic Student Expeditions in Ecuador

Planting trees with students on the Pacific Slope of Costa Rica, where deforestation for cattle grazing has had severe effects on the region's biodiversity. Photo courtesy C. Crinnion.

One of the highlights of 2015 was the opportunity to spend a few days with students on National Geographic's student expedition to Costa Rica. I had so much fun - I think I learned more from the students than they did from me.

​​I am excited to be joining two trips to Ecuador again this summer as a guest expert. We'll be exploring the cloud forests near Mindo and the Páramo near Cotopaxi together and I am looking forward to it! 

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