Educate

Looking for ways to get involved with T&T’s wildlife conservation and rehabilitation communities? Here are some excellent interactive and educational activities offered by our coalition members!


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TTFNC Natural Science Lectures

If you love T&T’s wildlife and want to learn more the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists’ Club is the place to be. This group of scientists and wildlife enthusiasts provides monthly lectures highlighting local natural history and conservation carried out by leading local and international researchers.

Contact the club to attend!

 
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Learn Rehabilitation with the El Socorro Center for Wildlife Conservation

Want to get hands on skills in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation? Take any of these courses offered by the El Socorro Center for Wildlife Conservation!

International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) Certifications

  • Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation

  • Parasitology

Other Courses

  • Oiled Wildlife Volunteer Training

  • Raptor Training Workshop

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Learn about Permaculture at Wa Samaki Ecosystems

Get your hands dirty while learning about regenerative farming that supports both human communities and nature.

Created in 1997, Wa Samaki Ecosystems is a shining example of a working permaculture operation located in Freeport, Trinidad. This intergenerational family farm supports wildlife conservation and watershed rehabilitation while producing cut flowers and organic food for its homestead and community. They offer a variety of courses and workshops as well as internships and volunteer opportunities.

Pay-What-You-Can Permaculture Design Courses

  • 10 days of immersive lectures at the farm

  • Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion

Short workshops topics include:

  • Introduction to Permaculture

  • Introduction to earth building

  • Tiny house construction

  • Introduction to Natural Weaving

  • 5 day Syntropic Farming Intensive