Explore Costa Rica!
An experiential learning opportunity with the
Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies Program
Costa Rica, a landmass encompassing only .03% of the earth’s surface, contains 5% of earth’s biodiversity- a density that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Costa Rica is green and lush year round. From the tropical rainforests to unique cloud forests, mangrove estuaries to vast wetlands this country is teeming with life. Much of what enables Costa Rica’s biodiversity to remain intact is strong environmental education among its citizens and visitors, helping everyone to understand the significance of the natural world and the importance of sustained stewardship of its sensitive ecosystems. As global citizens, it is our responsibility to understand our role in protecting this important and valuable resource.
Students have created digital stories that depict particular topics related to our travel to Costa Rica. These brief videos are informative and incorporate first hand accounts using research, expert interviews and actual photos and footage shot during our travels.
2012
Ecotourism: The Importance of Sustainable Travel
– by Brittany and Kevin
Neotropical Migratory Birds: The Story of Habitats and Conservation in Costa Rica
– by Iren and Trevor
Biodiversity of the Rainforest
– by Linda Johnson and Lissa Skogstad
Doka Coffee Estate - Volcán Poás, Costa Rica
– by D. E.
Costa Rica: Marine & Coastal Ecosystems
– by Kristen Reich
2011
Adventure Tourism
– by Venessa Fiedler
Biodiversity
– by Abby Jackson and Nic Nugent
Understanding Cloud Forests
– by Maddie Hayes and Mollie Bremer
Café de Costa Rica: Effects of Fair Trade Coffee
- by Katie O’Reilly
Eco-Tourism
– by Erick Major
Is Free Trade Fair?
– by Noah Marell and Eric Mullins
Mangrove Ecosystems
– by Cameron French and Whitney Clapper
Planning Travel to Costa Rica
– by Brianne Hoyt, Shay Koski, Will Luckman
The Importance of the Rain Forests
– by Alice Widstrand