Costa Rica, ‘rich coast’ in Spanish, has a wealth of natural diversity and wildlife — over 10,000 plant species and more than 850 species of birds, including many endemics found nowhere else on earth. This 10-day study program February 21 – March 1, 2016 will expose you to some of this stunning array of exotic tropical plants and animals, the ecology of the rainforest and other ecological habitats, and tropical horticultural production.

Join Susan Mahr, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program Coordinator, on a special trip as we leave the typical tourist route to visit some of the most exclusive areas of this stunningly beautiful country to discover the vast array of endemic plants in the rainforest, learn about tropical horticulture and crops, see abundant wildlife — monkeys, butterflies, birds, frogs and more — in their natural habitat, and much more.  See the complete itinerary at http://hiddentreasurestours.com//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CR2016regbrochure.pdf. For more information call 573-303-2872 or email kari@hiddentreasurestours.com.