An Unforgettable Five Weeks

Volunteering at IPBio is the once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll want to repeat again and again! I honestly can’t say enough good things about the 5 weeks I spent at Reserva Betary as an eco-volunteer. Every day offered something new— from photographing birds, monitoring pond habitats, searching for frogs, foraging for mushrooms. And those are considered “work day” experiences! Being surrounded by the immeasurable beauty of the Atlantic Forest while you assist the on-staff biologists with their field research is one of the best things you could do with your time. At IPBio, there are so many small ways to make a big impact on the local environment. Not to mention, the nights and weekends are filled with group barbecues, movie nights, card games, exploring caves, visiting waterfalls, and stargazing. Believe me when I say this: no amount of time spent volunteering here will feel long enough. I can’t wait to come back. Até mais, pessoal!