Trips for Students

At Project Buena Vista, students of all levels are challenged to grow as scientists during their studies. 

Students examining foliage on the giant kapok on the Buena Vista property and taking notes in their yellow field books.

Students examining foliage on the giant kapok on the Buena Vista property and taking notes in their yellow field books.

On our educational trips, students study a wide range of animal and plant life throughout the Buena Vista property. They also perform independent research projects. Courses are taught by a diverse set of professors and educational institutions.

Through education and research, they gain valuable knowledge on the importance of the environment and return home as advocates for conservation of all rainforest environments.

Upcoming Trips 

July 2019 - Dates TBA (this trip is open to the general public, not just students)

Join a Trip 

To join a Project Buena Vista trip, download the forms below and email your application to projectbuenavista@gmail.com.

Volunteer Application

Release and Waiver


This experience has shaped my life forever and I will always hold it in the back of my mind when making conscious efforts to become a conservationist biologist.
— Nicole Goloff, 2014 Student Trip Participant
I always had that yellow book in my hands. I wrote down any notes the professors talked about, names and drawings of plants and animals, places we went to, new food I ate, and anything memorable that happened. I will always cherish that book, for it holds many memories.
— Laura Adams, 2015 Student Trip Participant
Had a wonderful group last time. Saw tons of wildlife including 9 species of monkey, about 90 species of birds, giant otters and a mama jaguar with her cub!
— Michael Foulk, Board Member and Student Trip Participant

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