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prendergeist
Review for Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, Inc., Madison, WI, USA
CFTC gave me a life-changing opportunity to see the Amazonian Rain Forest first-hand. The experience was wonderfully educational; I learned techniques for studying the environment; assessing water quality; identifying flora and fauna (including different types of monkeys); how to catch bats; how to catch a panther on camera, and much, much more. The food we ate was wonderful and memorable, especially the homemade yogurt; I learned what to be afraid of (urticating vines) and what not to be afraid of (venomous snakes - we didn't see any)...The trip up to the paramo was beautiful (if a little chilly. The orchid preserve was exotic and beautiful. The river dolphins were particularly special. I whole-heartedly recommend the CFTC to anyone who would like to learn the facts surrounding envionmental issues in the rainforest. Catherine and Joe know their stuff, and they make great hosts.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
considering tropical conservation as a career choice. My experiences would qualify me for a position in conservation.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
expand its operations to Brasil
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the variety of habitats that we visited
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The very kindest
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the way Americans relate to food, paper, cars, and water
Ways to make it better...
...we'd actually caught some bats...somehow, they evaded our nets
One thing I'd also say is that...
..the food was very good, and the hosts were most generous. Catherine and Joe speak good Spanish
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2005
