** IMPORTANT: If the field trips do not meet the minimum number of participants established in each option, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel the activity and will arrange a refund of the full amount of the registration made.

*** If your field trip is appearing as cancelled below, the executive secretariat will contact you. If you have any doubt, please contact us by [email protected].

FIELD TRIP PR 1
Brazilian Pines State Park (Parque Estadual das Araucárias)
(guided in English)

Ecology of Araucaria forests: the Brazilian pine ecosystem, typical of tropical moist forests in southern Brazil.
The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park, with an incredible boat trip along the Iguaçu river to Capanema-PR, with a possible sighting of alligators and birds on the margins of the National Park. From there, we will continue towards Brazilian Pines State Park (Parque Estadual das Araucárias), to hike in an old-growth forest, where 400-500 y-old  Araucaria trees dominate the canopy.
After dinner, we return to a comfortable hotel. The day after, we come back to Capanema-PR port. By boat, we return to Foz do Iguaçu-PR, going down the Iguaçu River between Brazil and Argentina, in the margins of the Park.

Date: August 25 to 26 (2 days)
Departure time: 7:00 a.m / Return time: 5:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets, accommodation and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 12 participants
Maximum: 20 participants
Registration fee: US$ 800.00

FIELD TRIP PR 18
Brazilian Pines State Park (Parque Estadual das Araucárias)
(guided in Portuguese) CANCELLED

Ecology of Araucaria forests: the Brazilian pine ecosystem, typical of tropical moist forests in southern Brazil.
The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park, with an incredible boat trip along the Iguaçu river to Capanema-PR, with a possible sighting of alligators and birds on the margins of the National Park. From there, we will continue towards Brazilian Pines State Park (Parque Estadual das Araucárias), to hike in an old-growth forest, where 400-500 y-old  Araucaria trees dominate the canopy.
After dinner, we return to a comfortable hotel. The day after, we come back to Capanema-PR port. By boat, we return to Foz do Iguaçu-PR, going down the Iguaçu River between Brazil and Argentina, in the margins of the Park.

Date: August 25 to 26 (2 days)
Departure time: 7:00 a.m / Return time: 5:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets, accommodation and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 12 participants
Maximum: 20 participants
Registration fee: US$ 800.00

FIELD TRIP PR 19
Ecotrail in the northern Iguaçu National Park
(guided in English) CANCELLED

Ecology of old-growth seasonal tropical forest in a short and easy access trail in Céu Azul-PR. This forest presents high biodiversity and a 30 m canopy, where an incredible population of palm trees, ferns and rare species fill the understory. Perfect for who wants to understand the Brazilian subtropical forest in a glimpse.

Date: August 27th
Departure time: 6:30 a.m / Return time: 4:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 15 participants
Registration fee: US$ 395.00

FIELD TRIP PR 20
Ecotrail in the northern Iguaçu National Park
(guided in Portuguese) CANCELLED

Ecology of old-growth seasonal tropical forest in a short and easy access trail in Céu Azul-PR. This forest presents high biodiversity and a 30 m canopy, where an incredible population of palm trees, ferns and rare species fill the understory. Perfect for who wants to understand the Brazilian subtropical forest in a glimpse.
Date: August 27th
Departure time: 6:30 a.m / Return time: 4:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 15 participants
Registration fee: US$ 395.00

FIELD TRIP PR 21
Hiking in the northern Iguaçu National Park
(guided in English) CANCELLED

An option for those who wants a short-term scape from the crowded Foz do Iguaçu trails and goes into the most preserved forests of the Iguaçu National Park. In an old-growth seasonal tropical forest in Céu Azul-PR,   we will hike along the Blue river in a medium level of difficulty trail.  We will feel the climax forest ecosystem, and enjoy  waterfalls, rare species of the Atlantic forest and centenary trees.

Date: August 27th
Departure time: 6:30 a.m / Return time: 5:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 15 participants
Registration fee: US$ 420.00

FIELD TRIP PR 22
Hiking in the northern Iguaçu National Park
(guided in Portuguese) CANCELLED

An option for those who wants a short-term scape from the crowded Foz do Iguaçu trails and goes into the most preserved forests of the Iguaçu National Park. In an old-growth seasonal tropical forest in Céu Azul-PR,  we will hike along the Blue river in a medium level of difficulty trail.  We will feel the climax forest ecosystem, and enjoy waterfalls, rare species of the Atlantic forest and centenary trees.

Date: August 27th
Departure time: 6:30 a.m / Return time: 5:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 15 participants
Registration fee: US$ 420.00

FIELD TRIP PR 23
Ecological restoration in demonstrative area at the Federal Technological University of Paraná: comparing passive restoration, nucleation and high diversity plantations.
(guided in English) CANCELLED

The trip begins with a beautiful boat trip along the Iguaçu River, in the margins of the Iguaçu National Park, between Brazil and Argentina, with possible sightings of alligators and birds, headed to Capanema-PR port. After, we follow to the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Dois Vizinhos-PR, where we will be visiting a demonstrative area of ecological restoration that compares passive, nucleation and high diversity plantations techniques, in a well controlled 7 y-old scientific experiment (see Bechara et al. 2016, Biodiv Conserv; and Vogel et al. 2015, Trop Conserv Sci.), guided by Prof. Bechara.
After an overnight stay in front of the beautiful Lago Dourado Municipal Park /(jogging area and swimming pool), the trip continues towards Capanema-PR port. From here we go back to Foz do Iguaçu-PR by boat along the Iguaçu river.

Date: August 25 to 26 (2 days)
Departure time: 7:00 a.m / Return time: 2:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets, accommodation and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 10 participants
Maximum: 15 participants
Registration fee: US$ 820.00

FIELD TRIP PR 24
Wildlife in the Sun Island, eastern Iguaçu National Park
(guided in English and Portuguese) CANCELLED

Navigating in low speed and silence for contemplation of sightings and vocalizations: the destination is the Sun Island (Ilha do Sol), located at the Iguaçu River between Brazil and Argentina.
It will be potentially possible to observe birds, monkeys, rodents and alligators. The trip includes an overnight stay in simple accommodations or camping in the Island. A good choice for those who wants to passively interact with the wild fauna nearby the National Park.

Date: August 26 to 27 (2 days)
Departure time: 2:30 p.m / Return time: 2:00 pm
Facilities: Includes snacks, meals, transfers, park tickets, accommodation and a researcher as your guide.
Minimum: 7 participants
Maximum: 10 participants
Registration fee: US$ 600.00