Featured Expeditions

Costa Rica Photographic Exploration with Jerry Goffe

March 11, 2012 - March 23, 2012

Capture spectacular images in Costa Rica with Jerry Goffe! On his sixth annual photo expedition the group will experience the...

Photography



Ecuador Birding with Friends of the Bosque del Apache NWR

March 14, 2012 - March 23, 2012

Ecuador is an exquisite cache of biological and ecological diversity. Per square mile, the Equatorial nation has the highest...

Birding



Costa Rica - Birds of Costa Rica

March 14, 2012 - March 20, 2012

Although Costa Rica is a small country, this bird-rich neotropical region has a huge number of birds recorded for its size,...

Birding



Costa Rica - Photography with Lord Fairfax Community College

March 19, 2012 - March 26, 2012

Join Ann and Rob Simpson on an 8-day exploration of a tropical paradise through the lens. Costa Rica is world renowned for its...

Birding, General Natural History, Photo



Cuba with Audubon Nature Odysseys #2

April 10, 2012 - April 22, 2012

Join Audubon leader Iliana Peña for a unique opportunity to interact with Cuban naturalists as you study the birds of Cuba. This...

Birding, Conservation, Cultural Travel



Costa Rica with Merritt Island Wildlife Association

April 21, 2012 - April 27, 2012

Although Costa Rica is a small country, this bird-rich neotropical region has a huge number of birds recorded for its size, 894...

Birding, Natural History



Alaska Photography with Jerry Goffe

April 28, 2012 - May 07, 2012

Photograph millions of migrating shorebirds on Alaska’s Copper River Delta and North Gulf Coast during this unique 10-day...

Photography



Missouri Botanical Garden China Highlights and Ecology

May 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012

China has the richest stock of biodiversity in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, a world treasure that has enriched our stocks of food...

Garden Expeditions



Costa Rica with Texas Association of Biology Teachers

June 24, 2012 - July 06, 2012

Explore the diverse terrain of a tropical paradise on this 13-day program in Costa Rica. Discover geological history while...

Natural History, Professional Development



Costa Rica Field Based GIS Training: Sustainable Development

June 30, 2012 - July 08, 2012

We are eager to invite teachers of all levels to build their technology skills and experience sustainable development in Costa...

Citizen Science, Human Geography, Professional Development



Belize with Dr. Marylin Lisowski

July 01, 2012 - July 07, 2012

Among Belize’s many treasures are the hemisphere’s longest coral reef, hundreds of sandy offshore islands, 250 varieties of wild...

Natural History, Professional Development



Geological Society of America Presents: Iceland

July 22, 2012 - July 29, 2012

Experience the country of Iceland, a land of arctic desert, magnificent waterfalls, erupting volcanoes, and hot springs. Iceland’s...

Earth Science, Professional Development



NSTA Global Inquiry and Science Investigation in Costa Rica

July 23, 2012 - August 01, 2012

Join NSTA and Holbrook Travel for a unique professional development opportunity this summer! Investigate the rich habitats of Costa...

Professional Development



Costa Rica Field-Based Learning Seminar for Educators

July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

This course is ideal for first-time international leaders as well as veteran coordinators of international student programming. Costa...

Professional Development



Iceland Photo Expedition with Jim Patterson

July 25, 2012 - August 04, 2012

Join Jim Patterson on a photographic adventure to the land of fire and ice. From puffins to whales, photogenic Iceland is an island...

Photography



Galapagos Islands with NANPA Foundation

August 03, 2012 - August 13, 2012

Join Cindy Miller Hopkins and NANPA Foundation aboard M/Y Yolita II for the opportunity to capture the enchantment of the...

Expedition Cruises, Photography



Pantanal - Photography with Todd Gustafson

September 18, 2012 - September 30, 2012

Shady lagoons, water hyacinth choked estuaries, and smooth sand beaches are the setting for our photo shoot. Mighty jungle...

Photography



South Africa with Desert Botanical Garden

September 27, 2012 - October 13, 2012

Join Desert Botanical Garden Director of Education Tina Wilson for an experience of a lifetime in a destination unlike any other....

Cultural Travel, Garden Expeditions, Professional Development



Exploring the Maya World and Beyond

September 28, 2012 - October 10, 2012

Colonial cities, captivating Maya ruins, and indigenous people will give you a taste of the Maya’s rich and layered...

Archaeology, Cultural, General Natural History



Munguia Peru Photography Expedition

October 06, 2012 - October 13, 2012

Journey to Amazonia with longtime wildlife photographer, Reinier Munguia. Learn about local conservation and photograph a wide...

Natural History, Photography



Australia Total Solar Eclipse with Charles Fulco

November 06, 2012 - November 17, 2012

Join Charles Fulco on this exciting expedition Down Under to view the full solar eclipse on November 14. The perfect introduction to...

Earth Science, Intergenerational



Costa Rica - Rubythroats and Chayote

November 10, 2012 - November 18, 2012

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are North American breeders that migrate to the Neotropics. Until 2011...

Birding, Citizen Science, Natural History



Costa Rica - Photography with Todd Gustafson

November 26, 2012 - December 05, 2012

When Mathematician and Astronomer, Sir John Herschel, coined the term “photography” in the mid 1800s, could he have...

Photography



Peru Birding with Lahontan Audubon Society

December 26, 2012 - January 05, 2013

Once occupied by the innovative people of the Inca civilization and presently inhabited by the largest number of regional bird...

Birding, Cultural Travel, Natural History



Panama with San Diego Natural History Museum

March 18, 2013 - March 28, 2013

A biologically privileged land bridge straddling two continents, the small country of Panama has more bird species than any other in...

Birding



Galapagos Islands with Lahontan Audubon Society

July 19, 2013 - July 29, 2013

Join Lahontan Audubon Society as you experience the enchantment of the Galápagos Islands aboard M/Y Yolita II on this classic 11-day...

Biology, Birding, Conservation, Expedition Cruises