Birding Soars Amid COVID-19
“The world of birds is so much more vibrant and active than I’d ever realized. Once I paid attention, it just hit me in the face.” With COVID-19 restrictions continuing on, interest in bird-watching has soared as those indoors notice a fascinating world just outside their windows. In Belize, now is the perfect time to […]
Plastic Pollution During a Global Pandemic
Are you using more plastic during the coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. This year was meant to mark an ultimate shift away from plastic. In January, the government officially began its roll-out to ban single-use plastic in Belize. Today, defining images of the coronavirus pandemic all seem to feature one thing: plastic. Surgical masks, gloves, […]
Belize’s Radisson Ft. George Hotel & Marina rises in Eco-Rank
Belize City’s very own Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina has once again acquired the prestigious Green Key Certification, recognizing its commitment to sustainable operations and activities. Unlocking sustainability in the hospitality industry, Green Key is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3,200 hotels in 65 countries. Since their last green audit in 2019, Radisson […]
Belize Big Day 2020 – A Backyard Challenge!
Belize is the perfect introduction to tropical birding. This time of year, pleasant weather and bright blooms combine for Spring migration of birds back to North America. And while Belize hosts numerous hotspots to see your pick of hummingbirds, raptors, and shorebirds, don’t miss how great urban birding can be. During stay at home orders, […]
BONAIRE – The World’s 1st Blue Destination is in the Caribbean!
A Leader in Nature Preservation by Synergizing People and Nature – A model for all Caribbean countries to take notice. Bonaire is an island municipality of the Netherlands with a reef-lined coast that lies off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean. With only 20,000 residents, this tiny island is progressive in synergizing its […]
It’s Sea Turtle Awareness Day at The Clearwater Marine Aquarium
You can make a difference for the sea turtles this nesting season. In light of current events, this year’s Sea Turtle Awareness Day is a VIRTUAL event! The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (who recently announced it’s merger with Belize counterpart, Jamal Galves) never stops working. Sea turtle nesting season is just around the corner, however. Essentially, […]
The Best Little Zoo in the World Needs Your Help
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center: How to Help The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a special place. Starting as a sanctuary for orphaned and abused animals, TBZ is now a leading voice for Belize’s extraordinary wildlife. Locally, it’s known by many as ‘The Best Little Zoo in the World”. The Best […]
Toronto Life ”Why can’t the rest of the world be more like Belize?“
Two years ago, my husband and I took our kids to Belize over March break. Located south of Mexico, on the northeastern coast of Central America, Belize is home to the largest barrier reef system in the northern hemisphere. It was my first time snorkelling, and the experience was mind-blowing: we swam among sharks and […]
Green Light Paper: #ditchingplastic throughout the Caribbean
A straw might seem like a trivial place to start but … Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Restaurants, venues, and establishments worldwide are working to combat plastic pollution and one of the first, easiest ways to do so is by eliminating plastic straws. Plastic straw consumption is staggering, […]
The 3rd Annual Belize Birding Festival Dates are out!
The Belize Birding Festival welcomes local and international birders and wildlife enthusiasts to enhance their appreciation of the spectacular beauty of the natural habitat, throughout the length and breadth of the country, that the 590 resident and migratory birds of Belize live in. Enjoy the day strolling through vendor booths, attending workshops, join a group […]