Today be prepared to engage in an educational exchange on river restoration and a tree planting service project by the Yaque del Norte River. We will engage in a discussion on how these ecological restoration activities help replenish the river and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Next, we will take a Swim at Salto Baiguate waterfall. 

Are you a coffee lover? During this educational exchange we will engage in a chat, tour, and service- learning project at a local coffee agroforestry plantation. We will learn about the importance of agroforestry to replenish the soil and for local economic development and see the production of coffee from seed to brew.

Welcome to Santiago! The Dominican Republic's 2nd largest city and a member of the 100 Resilient Cities Network. Today we will participate in a tour and chat with CILPEN Global Recycling to see the recycling process up close and learn about how they have made their operations more sustainable via certifications and plant upgrades. Then we will eat lunch and do a tour and chat with the Santiago Botanical Garden Profesor Eugenio de Jesus Marcano Fondeur. Lastly, we will engage in an educational exchange with the Santiago Townhall with subject matter experts that will discuss urban resiliency and climate challenges and strategies to address them.

Ger your water shoes and swimsuit ready for this awesome river-trekking and waterfall hopping adventure at the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua one of the most popular eco-touristic activities in the nation! After lunch, we will do a quick tour of the main highlights of downtown Puerto Plata.

Don't forget your sunnies, bathing suit, and sunscreen! Today we are heading to the beach in Sosua for an educational exchange and hands on project with Fundacion Ecologica Magua on mangrove and coral restoration including lunch. We will learn about coral bleaching, climate change, and strategies to revive the corals and conserve mangroves. We will finish the day with a swim in in the beach

The youth will engage in a variety of workshops on leadership, power, advocacy, and community building. Reflect on the various examples of environmental leadership that they've been exposed to during the trip and what lessons they will bring back to their communities. 

We will do a morning reflection activity to close out the program! You have the opportunity to spend your last few hours in the country strolling and shopping through the historic Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo