Month: July 2016
Sustaining the Amazon Update
We spent the first night after our arrival at Casa Magnolia in Quito. The next morning, we took a beautiful, scenic trip to Baeza, stopping to visit some hot springs along the way. In Baeza, we went on a number of gorgeous hikes and visited a few dams, where we discussed the environmental and societal… Read More
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King Arthur Flour, Energy Audits, and More
Here are a few photos from Tuesday and Wednesday at Dartmouth!
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Mashpi Shungo
What an adventure we have had since our last post! It seems unbelievable that such a short time has really passed, given all that we have seen and done, and the drastic change in landscape and culture. We left Black Sheep Inn early Monday, and set off for a long bus ride. Although we prepared… Read More
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Fourth of July in the Cloud Forest
Hi all! Since we last checked in we have gone from humid jungle to high, cool cloud forest! It is a nice break from the heat to break out our sweaters and long pants! We celebrated “Interdependence Day” last night by reading the UN Declaration of Interdependence from the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and reflecting… Read More
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On The Ropes at Dartmouth
Afternoon of July the Fourth found students working together in teams to navigate a high ropes course. It was great to see so many students in their “challenge” zones and coming together as a group.
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Sustaining the Amazon Days 1 and 2
Greetings from Ecuador! Here are a few photos from our first two days together. We arrived last night in Baeza, in the cloud forest of the Rio Quijos valley. Today, we are off to check out a hydroelectric dam and for some hiking in the area. More updates to come when we have the time…. Read More
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First Day at Dartmouth
Greetings from Hanover! Last night our Dartmouth Environmental Leadership Academy kicked off with lots of fun activities in town and on campus while students arrived. In the evening we settled into orientation with a key note speech and presentation from CNN commentator and radio talk show host, Pete Dominick. The first full day of programming… Read More
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Onward from Chilamate
Hey all! We have finished up a fantastic and packed five days at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat! Since our last blog post we have done a design thinking workshop, had an ethnobotany class, went on a guided night hike, and spent a day with a frog researcher learning about the role biology can play in sustainability. We also… Read More
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Quilotoa
Our last day in Chugchilan was spent parting ways with Javier and his family and taking in some of the most beautiful views in the region! Beginning at an elevation of 12,000 feet, we hiked down a crater to the beautiful blue water’s edge of Laguna Quilotoa. Before enjoying lunch with a pristine view, we negotiated a little kayaking trip… Read More
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Amazon Adventure More Photos
Here are a few final photos from the program that we’ll share for now. Note the advertisement of the indigenous couple using an Apple laptop. The text advertising the services of a graphic design and printing company, translated from Spanish, reads: We aren’t the biggest, but we do the biggest things. A fascinating glimpse into… Read More
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