Learn about lunar cycles and tree magic. Visit an assortment of ongoing ACCT reforestation site visits with broad educational discussion. We will discuss challenges and processes of tree production, planting and maintenance, beneficial effects of reforestation and permaculture principles. Identification and discussion of medicinal trees and plants. Birdwatching and animal identification. Discussion of legal and social challenges for conservation of tropical rainforest and beneficial carbon sequestration. Discussion of current status of Indigenous Peoples rights to forests free from mining. Discussion of long term carbon sequestration, international and local implications and impacts.

Duration 5 to 6 hours. Participants should wear long pants and hiking boots and bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, long sleeve shirts also helpful. Binoculars and notebook if desired. Cameras! Each participant should be able hiker as we will walk a lot.

A delicious homegrown organic lunch can be prepared by Tica women participating with ACCT women�s group LA Reina del Baru. Cooling off in clean river is also optional.