Hello Everyone – La MICA Biological Station* (tttp://www.lamica.org) has made great advancements in our development over the past couple of months. Here is an update for our followers and supporters on EcoLog. It is through your suggestions and comments following our updates that we have improved our project (thank you!). Some of our advancements:
Posting of new species lists and first weather dataset on our website (http://www.lamica.org/species.html) First draft of our price list completed and available via email ([email protected]) for anyone interested in reviewing it or for future visitors who would like to begin grant-writing or planning Development of our RIO (Research and Inventory Opportunities) program, geared towards students (of all ages) looking to gain experience in the tropics (email for information [email protected]) Completion of our first cabin and bathhouse so our facilities can open in a minimal capacity very soon (and more buildings planned once funding is available) Continued opportunities to help out our efforts (http://www.lamica.org/Donate.html) Virginia artist (with a PhD in ecological sciences) with nature-themed work vows to helps La MICA (http://www.lamica.org/Alisha.html) Posting of articles about travel to and within Panama, providing much information to our visitors (http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner) New Facebook Fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Cope-Panama/La-MICA-Biological-Station/100257581964?ref=sgm) As always, we welcome any suggestions or comments on how we can improve or advance the establishment of La MICA Biological Station. Thank you!! Julie *La MICA Biological Station, located in El Copé, Coclé, Panama, is promoting conservation of the local environment, culture, and history through education, research, and global outreach. We facilitate students, researchers, and general tourists while providing conservation-oriented employment for the impoverished local people. Julie M. Ray, MSc, PhD Director La MICA Biological Station La Montaña para Investigación y Conservación Ambiental El Cope-La Pintada. Provincia de Cocle. Republica de Panama Amigos Support La MICA. c/o Brett McMillan. McDaniel College. 2 College Hill. Westminster, MD 21157 Fundación Centro de Investigación Biológica El Copé, S.A. (Panama) www.lamica.org [email protected] Amigos Support La MICA is a project of International Humanities Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
