Featured Expeditions

Costa Rica - International Herpetological Symposium

September 02, 2013 - September 07, 2013

The Costa Rican International Herpetology Symposium and Field Exploration will be held September 2-7, 2013, at the Selva Verde Lodge &...

General Natural History



Peru - Photography with NANPA Foundation

October 26, 2013 - November 05, 2013

Join NANPA Foundation and professional photographer Cindy Miller Hopkins for a chance to capture the natural beauty and vibrant culture...

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Guatemala - Operation RubyThroat

October 27, 2013 - November 03, 2013

Based on 21 very successful expeditions to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Belize since 2004, Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont...

Birding, Citizen Science, General Natural History



Costa Rica - Operation Rubythroat: Rubythroats and Ujarrás

November 06, 2013 - November 14, 2013

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

Birding, Citizen Science, Natural History



Costa Rica - with Gustafson Photo Safari

December 02, 2013 - December 11, 2013

Costa Rica’s vibrant flora and fauna offers photographic opportunities you will see nowhere else. This small, friendly country is home...

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Peru - Active Family Adventure

December 18, 2013 - December 30, 2013

Share a family adventure in three exciting parts of Peru. Meet penguins, sea lions, and more swooping seabirds than anyone could count...

Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel, Natural History



Honduras - Birding with Lahontan Audubon Society

December 26, 2013 - January 04, 2014

Honduras offers protection to more than 700 bird species, including its only endemic, the Honduran Emerald. About 65 percent of...

Birding



Costa Rica - Birding & Photography with Rick Greenspun & Barry Rossheim

January 18, 2014 - January 26, 2014

Isolation and connection are keys to understanding why Costa Rica, though small, is big when it comes to biodiversity. Rancho...

Birding, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Photography with Milton Heiberg

February 05, 2014 - February 11, 2014

Milton Heiberg was given a Brownie Target camera at age 8 and has been an avid photographer ever since. Milton was a charter member of...

General Natural History, Photo



Ecuador - Birding with Rick Greenspun

February 07, 2014 - February 17, 2014

Per square mile, Ecuador has the highest biodiversity in the world, including some 1,640 species of birds, many of which are rare and...

Birding



Costa Rica - Photographic Exploration with Jerry Goffe

February 19, 2014 - March 03, 2014

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

General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica - Birding with Julie Zickefoose

February 22, 2014 - February 28, 2014

Experience the burgeoning life of Costa Rica’s Selva Verde rainforest with Julie Zickefoose! Julie is one of natural history’s most...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - Julie Zickefoose Birding Extension

February 28, 2014 - March 05, 2014

Join Julie Zickefoose on this 6-day exploration to see many exciting endemic, resident, and migratory bird species of Costa Rica,...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - Swarovski Optik Workshop with Eagle Optics Group #2

March 14, 2014 - March 20, 2014

Make your reservation to see spectacular avian diversity, and then leave your binoculars and spotting scope at home. Sound crazy? Not...

Birding



Costa Rica - Swarovski Optik Workshop with Eagle Optics

March 20, 2014 - March 26, 2014

Make your reservation to see spectacular avian diversity, and then leave your binoculars and spotting scope at home. Sound crazy? Not...

Birding, General Natural History, Photo



Costa Rica Neotropical Birding

March 26, 2014 - April 01, 2014

Though small in size, Costa Rica`s avian biodiversity is impressive—894 recorded species, almost as many as the U.S. and Canada...

Birding, General Natural History



Costa Rica - with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

April 05, 2014 - April 13, 2014

Experience the pristine beauty of Costa Rica during this unforgettable expedition to explore the botanical treasures of the country....

Garden Tour



Alaska - Photography Expedition with Jerry Goffe

April 26, 2014 - May 05, 2014

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

Natural History, Photography



Galápagos Islands - Lake Region Audubon Society with Reinier Munguia

May 09, 2014 - May 19, 2014

Join Reinier on this 11-day expedition to experience the enchantment of the Galápagos Islands aboard M/Y Yolita II. This itinerary...

Biology, Boat Program, Conservation, General Natural History, Photo



Ecuador - Photography with Tom Ulrich

May 14, 2014 - May 26, 2014

A freelance photographer since 1975, Tom Ulrich is highly acclaimed around the world for his nature photography skills. Many of his...

Birding, Photo



Madagascar - An Odd Corner of the World with Gustafson Photo Safari

May 14, 2014 - May 31, 2014

Join Todd Gustafson to create exceptional images that capture the unique species and ecosystems which make Madagascar such a...

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Costa Rica - Exploration of Costa Rica`s Ecosystems with Johanna Ullrich

June 25, 2014 - July 04, 2014

Experience the diverse terrain of a tropical paradise on this 10-day adventure. Set in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is...

Adventure Travel, Natural History, Professional Development



Galápagos Islands - with Friends of the Bosque

June 27, 2014 - July 07, 2014

Experience natural wonders found nowhere else on earth during this unforgettable expedition into the captivating world of Flightless...

Birding, Conservation, Expedition Cruises, Natural History



Madagascar - Professional Development with Dr. Marylin Lisowski

July 08, 2014 - July 22, 2014

Join science professor Dr. Marylin Lisowski for a professional development experience that is out of this world! Journey to the “eighth...

Biology, Natural History, Professional Development



Galápagos Islands - Lord Fairfax College with Ann and Rob Simpson

July 11, 2014 - July 21, 2014

This 11-day program aboard M/Y Yolita invites you to photograph the serene volcanic landscape of the Galápagos Islands. In 1831,...

General Natural History, Photo



Galápagos Islands - Professional Development for Science Teachers with Randy Moore

July 22, 2014 - August 01, 2014

Join biologist and professor Randy Moore, author of the recently released "Understanding Galápagos: What You`ll See and What It Means"...

Biology, Conservation, Geology, Marine, Professional Development



Nicaragua - with Texas Association of Biology Teachers

July 26, 2014 - August 01, 2014

The tiny nation of Nicaragua is characterized by a remarkably high level of biodiversity for its size. One fifth of the country is...

Cultural, General Natural History, Geology



Alaska - Photography with NANPA Foundation

August 10, 2014 - August 22, 2014

We invite you to join NANPA Foundation on this photographic adventure to capture the majestic wonders of the Alaskan wilderness under...

General Natural History, Photo



Brazil - Quest for the Jaguar in the Pantanal with Gustafson Photo Safari

September 22, 2014 - October 04, 2014

Shady lagoons, water hyacinth choked estuaries, and smooth sand beaches are the setting for this photographic adventure in the...

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