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Death by plastic…Why turtles prefer organic.

Many of you are making the decision to buy organic because you know the environmental benefits… better water quality, healthier soils, less toxins in our bodies. But did you know that buying organic can also save turtles? Here’s how: In conventional, non-organic banana plantations, growers cover the bananas with large blue plastic bags to ensure…

How Travel Has Changed Megan’s World

At EcoTeach, we feel so fortunate to receive updates about and from our former travelers. Some travelers are inspired to go on to college to study marine biology or environmental science, others contact us to find out how they can go back and volunteer at the projects they visited and some are so touched by…

Building clean burning stoves for migrant farm workers

During coffee picking season, migrant workers from Panama and Nicaragua travel to Costa Rica to work on the coffee plantations. The work is hard and the living conditions poor. It’s common for several families to share one small shelter that includes an open flame stove for cooking with no ventilation. Respiratory disease runs rampant among…

Announcing our “How Has Travel Changed Your World?” Essay Contest!

We at EcoTeach are all about changing the world. We give back by exploring education and conservation, with the belief that through travel, we can help shape the future, just as travel has shaped us. With this in mind, we’re proud to announce a chance to earn EcoTeach Bucks and other prizes with an essay…

Save the Turtles…for College Credit!

What could be more educational for a student than the magic and mystery of watching an endangered, prehistoric creature lay her eggs?  Under the cover of darkness, she will make her journey from the sea onto the beach to dig her nest.  She’s been doing this for more than a million years and you’ll be…

Plan a Trip with EcoTeach, Change the World

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, group or individual, EcoTeach makes it easy to plan an ecological adventure of a lifetime.  We can help you plan an itinerary packed with your desired balance of education, hands-on conservation work, cultural exchange, fun and adventure.   Founded by teachers, EcoTeach knows how to guide you through the process of…