Need a last minute holiday gift for yourself, a family member, friend, student, or colleague?
Looking for a break in the tropics — a trip with a focus, a way to contribute and learn, and an opportunity to change your perspective?
Want a life-changing experience with like-minded people in a spectacular natural and cultural environment?
See Below
Check out these workshops at Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica:
* Renewable Energy for the Developing World-Hands-On
Our 11th year presenting this program with Rancho Mastatal and our Costa Rican team!
March 22 – 30, 2014
US $1,235 includes:
* Instruction, tools, and materials
* In-country transportation
* Dorm lodging (upgrades possible)
* Three delicious meals a day
* Enjoyment of Rancho Mastatal trails, waterfalls, and reserve
This workshop provides an introduction to all the major renewable energy technologies with a focus on designing and installing small, rural systems. We’ll get our hands dirty — the majority of the workshop is hands-on field work, and it also includes classroom sessions and the following projects: 1) building and using solar ovens, 2) installing a solar hot water or solar-electric system, and 3) working on methane biodigestors. This is an experiential program, with a non-technical, overview focus. These hands-on installations give participants the opportunity to interact with local members of the community, experience both the challenges and satisfaction of working within the developing world, and the opportunity to install systems that can dramatically improve the living conditions of the local people.
* Solar Electricity for Rural Development
* Wind Electricity
* Micro-Hydro Electricity
* Solar Hot Water
* Solar Cooking and Food Drying (with Sol Verde, a women’s cooperative)
* Technology Transfer and System Maintenance
* Methane Biogas Digesters (with Dr. Richard Taylor of Earth University)
* Social & Cultural Issues of Working in the Developing World
* Hands-On Installations in the Local Community
More information: http://renewablereality.net/redwho-2014.html
Register now! http://renewablerealitynet.ipage.com/store/page2.html
* Tree Climbing and Tree Trimming Workshops
April 1-4, 2014: Two days climbing; Two days trimming
One part: $200 * Both parts: $400
Learn to climb and trim tropical trees in the tropics!
No experience required; all equipment provided (though you are welcome to bring your own).
Learn at your own pace and within your own limits, guided by experienced instructors.
More information and registration: http://bit.ly/1i8Ugyv
Rancho Mastatal
In addition, Rancho Mastatal and the community of Mastatal have fine examples of:
* Sustainable agriculture, forestry, and living
* Small renewable energy systems
* Micro-enterprise and ecotourism
* Composting and biodigester toilet and wastewater management systems
* Nature study and awareness
* Natural building
* Medicinal plants & indigenous skills
For more information, contact me via e-mail <ian@renewablereality.net>.