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January 28, 2020 Vanessa Kilburn

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Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society | Ecological field station/hosting centre in the Maya Mountains, Belize | Bird account: @birdsoftoucanridge
Wild parrots of St James park! When tropical and E Wild parrots of St James park! When tropical and European wildlife mix, T.R.E.E.S helping wildlife worldwide! Visit our bio ‘go fund me’ link to help #birdsofinstagram #creaturesofbelize #birdsoftoucanridge #parrakeet #wildbirds #europeanbirds #birdwatching #birdwatchers #wildparrotsoftelegraphhill #Kings_birds #birdringing #insta #instagood #outdoorclassroom #birdsofinsta #coolbirds #birdnerd #nature #science #studyabroad #greenplanet #amazing #amazingplanet #cool @birdsoftoucanridge
We are pretty sure Diesel (The cat) is double dari We are pretty sure Diesel (The cat) is double daring Koka to lick the toad. #belize #belizesmallfarms #treespets #treesocietybelize #cute #wild #cuteanimals #dogs #cats #toads #toads
These boots are made for walking..these boots are These boots are made for walking..these boots are made for field work. They are waiting for guests and interns! Join us this fall!! #outdoorclassroom #outdooradventure #biology #ecologie #ecology #studyabroad #internships #students #eco-community #ecocommunity #local #belizesmallfarms #belize #greenplanet #treesocietybelize #insta #instagood #fun #wild #ecologia #estudiantes #smallarm #farmer #wildlife
Gateway to the orchard and all the good things we Gateway to the orchard and all the good things we are growing for the next season. We are getting ready to harvest our late summer crops and preparing a few new products for @mobilemarketbz from @treesbelizefarm shortly. #local #treesocietybelize #belize #mobilemarketbz #sustainable #sustainableagriculture #organic #organicfarming #treesbelizefarms #treestribe #insta #instafarm #instagood #greenplanet #wild #experimentalfarn #outdoorclassroom
Business Partner of the month…months! I have bee Business Partner of the month…months! I have been meaning to make this post for a while! This is an appreciation for all of the work, effort and energy that Vanessa has been able to maintain to up keep the station during this whole pandemic. I (Mat), was stuck out of Belize during of all this and Vanessa has been able to keep the ship afloat. While we are both working hard on solutions to keep up all of our conservation and community projects in Belize, she has been instrumental in making TREES flourish in these hard times. Of course she was not able to do it alone and had a great team to support her, we thank all of you tremendously. I will make another post on the crew shortly! Thank you to the emotional support toad, she needed it! #treesocietybelize #nonprofit #belize #conservation #community #outdoorclassroom #local #greenplanet #toad #conservationthrougheducation #passion #team #treestribe
Beautiful Rothschildia moth! Active link to donat Beautiful Rothschildia moth! Active link to donate is on our bio! Keep protecting nature’s beauty! #https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-trees-ecology-research-station #birdsofinstagram #birdnerd #birdbanding #nabc #molt #belize #birdwatching #trbo #mothsandbutterflies #insectsofinstagram #birdsoftoucanridge #naturelovers #creaturesofbelize
The Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). The Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). A common nocturnal resident at the station. It is always a treat to see them foraging around at night. #wildanimals #wild #nature #naturebelize #belize #treesocietybelize #insta #instagood #conservation #conservatiothrougheducation #outdoorclassroom
Need to escape to a better landscape! TREES is her Need to escape to a better landscape! TREES is here for you! Flight travel to Belize reopens on August 15th! Face coverings and social distancing are required in all public spaces in Belize and we will be taking our usual precautions at TREES. We are changing things a little this year with short- and long- term rentals part of the TREES Eco-Community. Join us for a week or weeks and contribute to our local community, social programs, organic farming and conservation projects in the tropics. There are also opportunities to start your own long-term ventures on TREES properties. Our new registration page for the Eco-Community rentals coming out shortly. We are planning on offering our fall internships and apprenticeships as usual starting September. These will include: bird banding, small mammal monitoring, herp. monitoring and turtle tracking, trail building and maintenance, organic farming and more. As for our esteemed travel adventure groups as well CEGEP and University groups...when the time comes for international group travel again, we will be ready for you! Providing the same if not better TREES service. TREES as always is your home away from home! Big shout out to Agnes for the poster design @a.noemi.rei
A great shot of the orchard and the Maya Mountains A great shot of the orchard and the Maya Mountains last week by @phoenicianschoolofthearts. This was taken a day after Hurricane Nana just ever so slightly missed hitting us. 🙌🙌🙌 #nofilter #belize #hurricane #treesocietybelize #fieldstation #studyabroad #belize #insta #nature #selvamaya #instagood #landscape #photo #naturephoto #tropics #biology #ecology #smallfarm #treesbelizefarms
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Promoting Belizean bird conservation through research & education | Location - T.R.E.E.S @treesocietybelize | Help fund our new banding station:
Instagram Takeover Day 4 by @stefanoianiromedia "I Instagram Takeover Day 4 by @stefanoianiromedia "It's always interesting to see how birds will use various trees and plants in the orchard. This Couch's Kingbird used this banana leaf as a hunting perch."
The Red-throated Ant Tanager is a common forest bi The Red-throated Ant Tanager is a common forest bird, they're usually found in pairs or small groups as they move around the understory following ant swarms looking for invertebrates that have been displaced by the swarming ants. IG takeover by @francis_canto
White-whiskered Puffbirds are one of the 2 species White-whiskered Puffbirds are one of the 2 species of puffbirds that occur in Belize. This species prefers the dark understory of the forest where they sit and wait before sallying to capture their prey. Photo by @francis_canto #birdsoftoucanridge #birdphotography #birdsofBelize #birdbanding #Belize
The Brown Jay is the most common jay we have in Be The Brown Jay is the most common jay we have in Belize. They're found in a variety of habitats, and are quite noisy the local name for them is "pyam pyam", which means a very loud person. Photo by: @francis_canto #birdsoftoucanridge #birding #Belize #birdphotography #birdsofBelize
Here we have a female White-collared Manakin being Here we have a female White-collared Manakin being processed. Data on their molt, age and sex are all collected before the bird is banded and released. #Belize #birdsoftoucanridge #birdsofBelize #franciscantophoto #birdbanding #birds
The beautiful vibrant purple of the Violet Sabrewi The beautiful vibrant purple of the Violet Sabrewing. Caught while bird banding at @treesocietybelize Video by @stefanoianiromedia
White Hawks are an amazingly beautiful raptor that White Hawks are an amazingly beautiful raptor that can be found soaring above the evergreen forests of Belize. They are usually seen soaring around mid morning, sometimes they can be observed stooping down to capture snakes, one of their favorite prey items. Photo by @francis_canto
Northern Emerald-Toucanets are nesting @birdsoftou Northern Emerald-Toucanets are nesting @birdsoftoucanridge ! These toucans are extremely beautiful and are the least common of the toucans in Belize. We're happy to have them nesting on site! Photo by @francis_canto . #Belize #birdsoftoucanridge #birdofbelize #birdbanding #birdphotography
Instagram Takeover Day 3 by @stefanoianiromedia "T Instagram Takeover Day 3 by @stefanoianiromedia "This Tropical Pewee would perch on its favorite tree and pick off insects all day. It also didn't mind us hanging around to take some photos".
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Eco-travel and environmental education company | Partnered with the @treesocietybelize Field station. Focus on W. Canada, Belize, Taiwan, Galapagos.
Come and join us for a Belizean Kriol Drumming Wor Come and join us for a Belizean Kriol Drumming Workshop and classes at the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (TREES) field station. #treesbelize #trees #ecorana #drumming #sambai #belize #emmethyoung
A profile from one of our bird interns: "Hi there A profile from one of our bird interns: "Hi there folks. My name is Kaiden Bosch, I am a 21 year old from the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. In the fall of 2017, I undertook an ornithology internship at T.R.E.E.S., which entailed 2 full months of bird banding where I was able to strengthen my identification skills with both neotropical migrants, and resident species in Belize. During my time there, I not only conducted migration monitoring using mist nets and banding techniques, but was also involved with point counts and nocturnal Owl monitoring. I was also able to assist other interns with their projects involving amphibians, permaculture, and bats. As far back as I can remember, I have wanted to see the tropics, and it was an invaluable experience being able to live in them for 2 months. I saw over 200 species of birds for the first time, and learned a lot about the culture and history of Belize. On my weekends, I was able to travel to other parts of the country and visit the famous mayan ruins and the coral reefs. I made lifelong friends with some of the other interns and volunteers, as well as meeting numerous other biologists/researchers for future networking. All in all, T.R.E.E.S. is an incredible way to experience biology in the tropics and I would strongly suggest an internship there for anyone who needs or wants practical experience in the field. Mat and Vanessa are both incredibly knowledgeable and supportive teachers. Belize, though small, is now one of my favourite countries to have ever visited and I hope to return again soon to assist with other projects at T.R.E.E.S." @kaidenbosch
Ecorana collaborates with a variety of NGO's inclu Ecorana collaborates with a variety of NGO's including the Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory @birdsoftoucanridge who focuses on bird conservation and education. We get the world's top biologist and institutions sharing their passion and knowledge. In this shot, Dr. Diamond with University of New Brunswick students, learning about bird banding and conservation. #belize #birds #education #studyabroad #biology #fieldbiologist #coopprograms #unb #treesbelize #toucanridge #oiseaux #birdbanding #ecorana #ecology
Dive into the Caribbean 🌴 | The pristine beache Dive into the Caribbean 🌴 | The pristine beaches of Roatan island are just a short flight away
We offer many styles of community and conservation We offer many styles of community and conservation exchanges and group activities to give back to our local community. Contact us info@ecorana.ca Photo credit @ironsidephoto
We have 4 places left for an epic Galapagos advent We have 4 places left for an epic Galapagos adventure! Contact us for reservations!! #galapagos #nature #science #treesocietybelize #ecorana #birds #herps #ecotours #adventure #naturalhistory #natureadventure #instagood #oiseaux
J'ai réalisé mon stage de fin d'études comme te J'ai réalisé mon stage de fin d'études comme technicien en biologie tropicale au centre T.R.E.E.S. Sous un encadrement positif et amical, j'ai pu acquérir une expérience professionnelle dans plusieurs domaines de la biologie tel qu’en ornithologie, herpétologie, chiroptérologie et en agriculture. Mon séjour a été une expérience enrichissante autant d'un point de vue professionnel que lucratif et où j'ai été merveilleusement introduit à la culture du Bélize. Je suis très fière d'avoir fait parti de l'équipe de T.R.E.E.S. Au plaisir, Jean-Christophe Martin
Ecorana partnered up with TREES Belize and La Demo Ecorana partnered up with TREES Belize and La Democracia 4H Youth Club in a highway cleanup of the hummingbird Highway in Belize. Belize has recently banned single use plastics in Belize. It is now up to everyone to clean up single use plastics and make Belize plastic free. If you want to join us in any such events contact us to see what the next community project will be. #ecoranaenviro #treesocietybelize #plasticfree #plasticfreebelize #btb #belize #travelbelize #workaway #studyabroad #local #insta #commumity #plastique #plastico #kids
T.R.E.E.S and Ecorana, attended the 27th Internati T.R.E.E.S and Ecorana, attended the 27th International Ornithological Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada between August 19-26. We occupied one of the booths and talk birds all week. We would like to thank the congress organisers for a great event that brought together all bird enthusiasts including scientists, conservationsists, artists and many others. #IOC, #Vancouver, #birds, #birdsconservation, #bird, #Toucanridge #TREES, #Ecorana, #studiesabroad,
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T.R.E.E.S. is without a doubt one of the best places you can stay in Belize!  Mat and Vanessa are awesome, and the rest of their staff is very helpful.  They are always willing to help you with whatever you need, even if it’s setting up tours with other tour groups.  The grounds are amazing.  If you’re looking to stay in a rainforest with some great people, T.R.E.E.. is the place for you.  Also, the food is amazing!
BeckyStudentUniversity of Florida.
In my travels to wilderness hotspots in various tropical parts of the world – West Indies, East Africa, India, Seychelles, Comoro Islands, Madagascar, New Zealand, Hawaii etc – I have come across few places that can match Toucan Ridge for sheer biodiversity that is really accessible – there is even a bus stop right there! To have rainforest pristine enough for jaguars, right next to stream and overgrown-orchard habitats, is truly exceptional. Bird netting there for just a few days in March… Read more
Dr.Tony DiamondPhDUniversity of New Brunswick
After spending a week at T.R.E.E.S this past summer, I feel that I have grown as a student, a scientist, and a person with the T.R.E.E.S directors and staff’s help. So many wonderful memories made despite having to confront a lot of fears and personal limitations…I am certainly more of a “city-girl.”  But I honestly did end up enjoying myself! I decided to come on this trip to challenge myself and I feel that I came out of it with even more than I was hoping for: friends, fun, once in … Read more
MichelleStudentUniversity of Iowa
I just want to start off by saying this trip has been one of the best learning experiences of my life…… I am so glad and fortunate my first internship was with T.R.E.E.S……you guys are doing an astonishing job with the research station, the environment is perfect for people of all levels to learn and develop further their skills as biologists…..Because of this experience, although it was tough at times, I intend to continue my pursuit in becoming a biologist…..You guys were awesome!
DiegoBehavioural Ecology InternVirginia Military Institute
T.R.E.E.S is a beautiful piece of paradise. The cabins gave a lookout into the backyard jungle, and the center is open and welcoming. There were so many things to see and do! Also the food is amazing!
BaileyBiology StudentUniversity of New Brunswick
It’s hard to express how much gratitude I have with a simple “thank you”, but I guess it’ll have to do. This place is an oasis in an oasis and the things I’ve learned and experienced here will last forever. Oh yeah, the food’s great and Mat and Vanessa are the best.
ConnorHerpetology InternUniversity of Texas
Thank you so, so much for everything. The food was absolutely amazing, and the facilities were great – luxury compared to the last place we stayed. Thank you for being so nice and accommodating. I could live here!!! I will miss the place. ,
AmieEco-TouristSanta Cruz
T.R.E.E.S immediately felt like home to me thanks to the beautiful yet rugged facilities, Vanessa’s welcoming smile, and Matt’s delicious cuisine! There was always something amazing to do or see. You get both quantity and quality when it comes to experiencing true Belize ecology at the T.R.E.E.S field station. Thank you T.R.E.E.S!  
BrittanyBiology StudentUniversity of New Brunswick
We LOVED staying at T.R.E.E.S! Very educational, excellent hospitality and food. It was an unforgettable experience and I will definitely be back! Thank you for all your hard work!!
Stacy & JaredSave the Frogs Eco-Tour guests
Thank you for the amazing opportunity to stay at T.R.E.E.S with Save the Frogs. My daughter and I were not just luxuriously comfortable in the middle of the rainforest, but also well fed and amidst the frogs, bats, reptiles, birds, butterflies and an abundance of tropical foliage. Hopefully it will not be a one-time visit!
ChotiSave the Frogs Eco-Tour guest
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