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Description : In this course, students will attend lectures at UNO to learn about the natural history of the plants and animals in Costa Rica, the importance of biodiversity and what threatens it, and the conservation efforts succeeding in Costa Rica. During the trip through Costa Rica, some of the exciting places we will visit include: Tirimbina Biological Reserve and Research Station; EARTH University banana farm; Los Lagos Hot Springs by Arenal Volcano; Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve; Children’s Eternal Rainforest; Selvatura Park (zip lining and canopy bridge tours); local coffee farm (tour); and Esterillos Beach.