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Smithsonian Institute Washington DC 11 February 2009: Presentation at Plaza Middle School, Virginia Beach, VA 04 December: ODU Conservation Biology Course, Norfolk, VA 02 December 2008: ODU Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society Meeting, Norfolk, VA 01 December 2008: ODU Non-majors Biology Course, Norfolk, VA 26 April 2008: EarthFest, Christopher Newport University; Newport News, VA 22 April 2008: Earth Day, Old Dominion University Webb Center, Norfolk, VA Talks with Local Children An important part of conservation is sharing knowledge with children. Many of the people living in areas just outside of the park have never seen the Visitors Center or trails! Children provide a means to help spread the word about he importance of protecting the environment and the local flora and fauna. Whenever possible, we deliver talks and demonstrations to local children (and adults). |

| Current Events La MICA is forming an Advisory Committee of scientists, students, general visitors, and other researchers. Contact us if you would be interested in serving. Contact us to find out how you or your class can visit! Artist to Help La MICA!: Purchase a print from Alisha Brown and she will donate 50% of profits to the establishment of La MICA Biological Station! New articles about Travel in Panama, including articles about El Copé and a packing list. To schedule a talk, email Dr. Julie Ray at la.mica@yahoo.com |
| Recent Articles 17 November 2007: Expat Studying Snakes in El Cope 05 January 2008: http://www.leadertelegram.com/printstory2.asp?id=BFDGFFFF9E8# 21 January 2008: Snake Smitten: Doctoral student doesn't let impaired vision keep her from passion for reptile research 05 January 2009: ODU Doctoral Student Pursuing Her Dream in Panama |



E-mail us about our RIO (Research and Inventory Opportunities) Program. Gain valuable research experience in the amazing tropical forest at minimal cost! Positions available year round! |
| La MICA Biological Station El Copé-La Pintada ● Provincia de Coclé ● Republica de Panama US Mailing Address: Julie Ray ● 12458 132nd Street ● Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 www.lamica.org ● la.mica@yahoo.com ● t: (011.507)6707.8900 (Panama) |