Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S)

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Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society| Ecological field station/ in the Maya mountains, Belize | @birdsoftoucanridge @treesbelizefarm

Look at the baby! Here are some facts about Basili

Look at the baby! Here are some facts about Basiliscus vittatus aka Common Basilisk, brown basilisk, striped basilisk and Jesus Chris lizard. #herpreels #herpetology #basilisk #scicomm #lizards #belize #belizewildlife

There are still 3 spaces available for our bat int

There are still 3 spaces available for our bat internship this October! Get hands on experience mist-netting and taking morphometric data, and learn about acoustic monitoring of these vital species. Did you know bats make up 20% of all mammals on earth?! They are perhaps the most morphologically and ecologically diverse mammalian clade. Here at T.R.E.E.S. we have recorded close to 60 bat species on the property. Come and meet some of them including Bauerus dubiaquercus (Van Gelder's Bat) shown in pic 1, which is an IUCN listed species that we have caught right here at our field station! #bats #chiropterans #fieldwork #fieldecology #ecologyinternships #studyabroad #fieldtechniques #conservation #nature #belize #wildlife #belizeanwildlife

It's summer, which means we're getting a lot of fr

It's summer, which means we're getting a lot of fruits from our orchard! #rollinia #foodforest #regenerativeagriculture #organicfarming

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TRBO director @zoopilote checking out the scene at

TRBO director @zoopilote checking out the scene at the AOS - BirdsCsribbean meeting in Puerto Rico. Thank you to the organizers for a great event! #aosbc #aos #birdscaribbean #treesocietybelize #trbo

The vestibulo-ocular reflex - What the heck is tha

The vestibulo-ocular reflex - What the heck is that you ask?

This is the reflex that allows birds to keep their head still when their bodies move. Birds have large eyes compared to their head size and thus have a limited capacity in moving their eyes. In order to compensate for this they use their heads large range of motion to maintain a stable image on their retina and having a perfect picture of their environment. 🙌

Social flycatcher (Myiozetes similis)

Photo cred. @granolayogurty

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We get a couple of these every migration, always a

We get a couple of these every migration, always a treat. Blue-winged warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera).

Photo cred. @markaconboy ☝️

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TREES, our main partner in Belize will be fully op

TREES, our main partner in Belize will be fully open this fall and our popular NABC birdbanding workshop session is back! NABC workshop from Nov. 7-11 and certification Nov. 12-13, 2021. These will follow our bird banding internships in September-October. Contact us soon, spaces are limited! @treesocietybelize @birdsoftoucanridge #birds #birdbanding #treesocietybelize #birdringing #trbo #workshop #outdoorclassroom #avianconservation #belize #nabc #belizetravel #biology #nature #birdbander #ecology #birdsofinsta

Let Ecorana help you plan your educational trips;

Let Ecorana help you plan your educational trips; from high-school to post-secondary, we take care of all your logistics, adventures, research and conservation activities. All of our trips and activities will focus on community involvement and we use local companies to meet all of your needs.

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Our Ecorana programs give training and exposure to

Our Ecorana programs give training and exposure to different facet of conservation biology. We thank Eco-Canada for their program that allows us to recruit dedicated youth, which provide invaluable insights to the future of conservation. (Sunshine Coast, BC). #outdoorclassroom #bc #conservationbiology #ecology #studyabroad #landscape #outdooradventure #conservation #biology

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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.

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

Having travelled to the wilder parts of Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, I can say that Toucan Ridge is a tremendous destination for biology or environmental studies courses – the mix of humid tall rainforest, mist-covered hills, jungle river, second growth and low intensity citrus fields provides an amazing richness in species, habitats, and teaching opportunities. During our course, we recorded about 60 species of birds, nine species of bat, various possum and rodents, as well as 3 larg… Read more

Dr. Graham ForbesPhDUniversity 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

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

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

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

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

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

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