Wildlife Empathy Training TIDE’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, Federico Caal, recently participated in a valuable two-day training session on “Empathy for Wildlife” at the Belize Zoo (January 29-30). Facilitated by Isabelle Herde from the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, the training covered best practices in environmental education, drawing from the North American Association for Environmental Education […]

Leonardo Chavarria Jr. Appointed as TIDE Executive Director After a successful three-month transition period, TIDE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonardo Chavarria Jr. as Executive Director.Mr. Chavarria brings a wealth of experience to this role, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Sustainable Development. Mr. Chavarria also

Breaking Barriers, Building a Greener Future: How One Mayan Youth Leader is Transforming Her Community In the heart of Belize, Roxanna Shook is defying cultural expectations and inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards. As a young Kekchi Mayan woman, she’s challenging traditional constraints while leading her community toward a more sustainable future. “I’m like

Three new Stakeholder Communities As the year draws to a close, TIDE’s Education and Outreach team, along with Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve (SCMR) Project Manager Florencio Coc, embarked on a crucial outreach initiative, visiting three communities in the Stann Creek district: Hopkins, Riversdale, and Seine Bight. With TIDE’s recent assumption of co-management responsibilities for SCMR,

Bird Ecology Training 2024 Bill Gette and Reymundo Chen just completed teaching TIDE’s International Certificate in Bird Ecology Program at TIDE’s Big Falls Retreat. This four-day masterclass took 14 participants from zeroes to heroes by incorporating practical bird watching sessions with classroom activities detailing bird anatomy, flight patterns, identification, and migration. Expert tips were also

TIDE Acting Executive Director Mr. Leonardo Chavarria presented TIDE’s approach to addressing the solid waste crisis at the dump site during a recent BTIA meeting.  Mr. Chavarria emphasized sustainable, long-term solutions to tackle the issues facing PG’s main garbage site.In attendance were the Toledo East and Toledo West Area Representatives, members of BTIA, the Tour

Mass Audubon and TIDE have developed this International Certificate Program in Bird Ecology in collaboration with researchers, experienced naturalist guides, and professional ornithologists. Goals: This program’s primary goals are to: Enhance the ornithological knowledge base of the students, Provide professional development opportunities for educators and field naturalists, Strengthen the ecotourism industry in Belize by developing

For Earth Day 2024 TIDE assisted San Pedro Columbia RC School in planting 14 fruit trees. Projects like this empower students to participate in the brighter, healthier, happier community they deserve!