Silk Grass Farms: Adapting Zero-Waste Methodologies In Belize
More than 25,000 acres of land, tucked between the foothills of the Maya Mountains and Silk Grass communities in the Stann Creek district, is now a part of an innovative social enterprise, marrying long-term land preservation with agri-business. Silk Grass Farms Ltd., previously farmed for Glorious Belize coconut products, is now being expanded and rehabilitated […]
Belize Reef Week 2020
It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the Belize Barrier Reef! The theme of reef week 2020 is “true true reef love means yuh stay involved!” Reef Week has been on in Belize since 2013 and will continue to be celebrated for a week of the year. Organizations come together to celebrate “Reef […]
Forbes Top Five Birding Destinations For 2020
Belize One of the Top Birding Destinations for 2020 From the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea: Our next selection is the (vastly underrated) Central American nation of Belize. This lush tropical oasis is a haven not only for snowbirds of the human variety but their winged counterparts as well—though most of Belize’s 618 species […]
Plan a Big Year Birding in Belize
Clocking in at 180 miles long and 68 miles wide, challenge yourself to a Big Year birding Belize to see as many bird species as possible in a year! Dedicating an entire year to see as many of the 590 bird species recorded in Belize is an exhausting, eye-opening, and addictive chase. However, there’s a […]
4 Ways to Start 2020 Plastic-Free
Breaking up with plastic is a great way to get 2020 started off right in just a few easy steps. Single-use plastic is everywhere. Bags, utensils, and straws are being used for a few seconds and then discarded. Annually, Belize reportedly imports around 200 million pieces of single-use plastic bags along with 52 million pieces […]
Island Camping in Belize on Half Moon Caye: Luxe vs Less
Located in the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is a historic protected area and 1/7th composite of Belize’s World Heritage Site (WHS), the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. Being the country’s oldest site for wildlife protection, the island is the Western Hemisphere’s nesting ground for the rare white-phased Red-footed […]
Remembering Junior Buddy the Jaguar
At The Belize Zoo, Junior Buddy was likely the country’s most recognizable jaguar. And for good reason. With environmental education, visitors had a unique chance to interact with Junior Buddy as the jaguar. He was a gorgeous example of how majestic and essential wild cats are in Belize. And, why their conservation is so important. […]
The Annual Christmas Bird Count
In Belize, the average person may know Christmas is near when seeing the annual migrating flock of Tree Swallows migrating in the hundreds, if not thousands. For Belizean birders? The tell-tale sign is the annual Christmas Bird Count. Rooted in bird conservation, the Christmas Bird Count is an annual early-winter bird census that relies on […]
Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary
In order to discuss Swallow Caye, it is necessary to know that it is a haven for the West Indian Manatee and that over the years, it was established as a sanctuary through the efforts of a group of people. The most well-known and tireless champion of these was Lionel “Chocolate” Heredia. The story of […]
Tips to Protect the Reef
Imagine being under the calm and clear blue sea, surrounded by various marine species giving a burst of bright colours everywhere you look. From large eagle rays to small schools of fish, this breath-taking scene seems like one from a movie and can only truly be appreciated up close. The Belize Barrier Reef is the […]