NIH Exchange Project visit to Costa Rica - First day volunteering with the Corcovado Foundation
After a long journey (including a rather exhilarating boat trip) , members of the NiH Exchange Project arrived at the Corcovado Foundation Biohostel.
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before everyone settled in before starting their first day of volunteering!
In the morning, everyone visited gardens belonging to local families and learned about regenerative agriculture. Tasks included digging trenches for pineapple plants and transporting mango juice for fermentation!
While in the field the group members got to try breadfruit and fresh coconut milk.
While volunteering, Alex was able to spot two species of toucan and Sarah photographed an anole lizard.
In the afternoon and evening there was some free time for everyone to relax and go swimming in the river next to the hostel, ready for another day of volunteering!
