Belize Adventures is the yearly trip to Belize offered by Lincoln Land Community College.  Many of the activities offered during our trip are exclusive to Lincoln Land Community College participants.  The college has developed an exclusive relationship with the Sibun Education & Adventure Lodge (Belmopan, Belize).  As a result of this relationship we will have the opportuinity to explore pristine Mayan caves, work with an Orchid Rescue Project, study endangered species as well as exploring the wide array of other activities this amazing country has to offer.

Bio 209 is a Hybrid course.  Several components of the course will be completed online prior to the trip, some components will be completed while in Belize and the rest will be wrapped up online once we return.  There is only one face to face meeting on campus prior to the trip.  If you are interested in the adventure but do not need the academic credits please contact me and we can discuss participation through the college's International Community Education program.  Space is limited so don't wait to sign up.

Professor Cox

217-786-4909

Sangamon Hall 2329

Dave.Cox@llcc.edu

The following is a list of the potential activities that we will do during our visit.  Activities will vary from year to year due to the make up of the group, weather and availability of resources.  Please expect this to be a fun filled and very active type of learning experience.  We will be on the go most of the time.  Participants can expect rain, heat, humidity and the opportunity to experience things that few people have ever had the opportunity to experience.  Whether sitting on the porch bird watching or hiking through the rainforest there is always the opportunity to discover a new species or find an unexcavated Mayan ruin..

Potential Activities:

• Kayaking the Sibun River 
• Rainforest Hike
• Neko's Cave
• Belize Zoo
• Orchid Rescue Project
• Water Quality Monitoring & Stream Sampling
• Orange Citrus Grove Research 
• Mayan Ruins Tour
• Bird watching

Steps to enroll for the 2009 Belizean Adventure:

1.  Contact Professor Cox and secure your spot with a down payment. ($200.00)

2.  Register for Biology 209 (Biological Field Studies) 3 credits

3.  Begin the academic portion of the course.  The majority of the academic portion of the course is conducted online.  Once enrolled students will have access to the online materials.

4.  Acquire a valid U.S. Passport

5.  Get ready for an adventure that must be experienced to be believed.

Space is limited to 15 participants.