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Student Video from the Amazon

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Ecuador 2016 IP – Shenandoah Bolding-Smith from Shenandoah Bolding on Vimeo. Our trip to Ecuador this summer couldn’t have been more fun or exciting and I can’t imagine enjoying it with a better group of friends. Everyone in our group was ready to fully immerse themselves into the culture, the environment, the cuisine, and into… Read More

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How Can We Produce Energy Sustainably for Developing Communities

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A few final Amazon photos and a bit of poetry

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At 4:30am our alarms sounded loudly and our day began. It was a very early start. We groggily drudged our way through a brisk version of our morning routine. The sky was still dark, starts still visible, and the air was a little chilly. Our group met up at the lobby and then proceeded to… Read More

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Photos from El Gran Canon

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Here are some Sustaining the Amazon photos from the ever impressive Gran Cañon of the Mondayacu:

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Sustaining the Amazon Update

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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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Sustaining the Amazon Days 1 and 2

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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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Welcome Sustaining the Amazon 2016

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Hey!!! Kristi and Skyeler writing from Ecuador where we’re getting psyched to welcome you all on Sunday! Hope everyone is stoked and getting prepped to hike, raft and explore this amazing ecosystem and connect with the fascinating cultures there. We’ve both been to the jungle before (many times, actually) and are still always SUPER pumped… Read More

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Sustaining the Amazon 14-Day Photos

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Here are photos from our 2015 Sustaining the Amazon 15-day program. To download or add your own, go to the group page on Flickr. [flickr_group id=”2850023@N24″]

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Sustaining the Amazon 9-Day Photos

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Here are photos from our 2015 Sustaining the Amazon 9-day program. To download or add your own, go to the group page on Flickr. [flickr_group id=”2833188@N20″]

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Sustaining the Amazon – Group Journal Entry

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Here is an entry from our 2015 Sustaining the Amazon group journal. Going into the hydro-electric dam, we thought we would be hearing positive information about alternative energy. However, after our visit, the cons seemed to outnumber the pros. Despite the independence Ecuador would gain by not relying on outside sources for energy, they are… Read More

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