bfree http://www.bfreebz.org Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Website Under Construction! http://www.bfreebz.org/website-under-construction/ http://www.bfreebz.org/website-under-construction/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:08 +0000 hbarrett http://www.bfreebz.org/?p=35 If you have tried to visit our website since January 1st, you have noticed it doesn’t look like our old website! Not to worry, we have a plan!

We are transitioning from a webhost in Belize to one in the United States, and we are also changing the type of website we have from Joomla! to WordPress; this will save money and make editing the site much easier for BFREE staff. There will be some time before we have a complete website again. However, we do have a limited site available in the interim.

Kitchen and garden at BFREE

Kitchen and garden at BFREE

This spring we are working with the graphic design group, Mint, composed of students from the University of Florida, to create the new website. Under the direction of UF professor, Maria Rogal, students will create a new brand identity for BFREE with resulting products to include an updated logo, a freshly designed brochure and a website that is user-friendly and informative.

During this transition, you can still visit us on Facebook at BFREE Belize to receive current news. Also, we may post some questions about our look as we progress this spring. We would love your feedback to these posts!

We appreciate your patience while we grow and change!

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BFREE is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the Maya Mountains Massif which includes the Bladen Nature Reserve as well as numerous other protected areas comprising close to 1.5 million acres of lowland tropical forest through sustainable community-based livelihood strengthening projects, outreach education, and research.You can contribute to BFREE in a variety of ways. All donations are tax deductible.
Financial Donation
Donate now by following this Paypal link:
or by sending a check made payable to US for BFREE  to the following address:
US for BFREE
4320 W University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607Become a MemberJoin BFREE in our efforts to promote conservation, research, unparalleled environmental education and sustainable livelihood strengthening in Belize.

Membership includes a subscription to our monthly Enews!

Hercules Beetle (Student) $25

Princess Cone Snail (Individual) $50

Tapir (Institution) $200

Contribution Levels:

Red-Eyed Treefrog $0-$99
Howler Monkey $100-$250
Fruit-eating Bat $251-$499
Scarlet Macaw $500-$999
Jaguar $1000-$2499
Harpy Eagle $2500 +

Donation of Goods

Each year BFREE initiates new projects in order to continue our educational and research efforts. More times than not, these projects require donations of some sort. Here is another way you can help BFREE accomplish its goals, by donating needed equipment and supplies. Your tax deductible equipment donation can be any one of the following items:

Office equipment or supplies such as:

  • Desks
  • Filing Cabinets
  • Printers
  • Lap-tops
  • School Supplies

Solar Power Equipment such as:

  • Deep Cycle Batteries
  • Collection Panels
  • Regulators
  • Wire
  • Inverters
  • 12 volt Lamps

Expedition / Field Research Equipment such as:

  • Tents
  • Canoes/ Kayaks
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Hammocks
  • Water Tight Containers
  • Nets
  • Dry Rations
  • Masks and Snorkels

Laboratory Equipment such as:

  • Microscopes
  • Lab Tables
  • Specimen Drawers
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Light Tables
  • Beakers and Test Tubes
  • Heating Elements (Flame)

Gardening Equipment such as:

  • Gardening Tools
  • Irrigation valves
  • 12 volt Water Pumps
  • Hoses

Building Equipment such as:

  • Any and All Hand Tools
  • Any and All Power Tools
  • Drill Bits
  • Screw Drivers
  • Nails and Screws

By donating any of the above items or items you may think useful, you will automatically become a BFREE member and entitled to member benefits. To donate goods to BFREE, please contact jmarlin@bfreebz.org.

Thank you for your interest in supporting these worthwhile initiatives!

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In 2012, BFREE is expanding our educational programs to include opportunities for people of all ages to experience the rich culture and natural world of Belize through focused ecotours.

In February of 2012, BFREE is offering an exciting new ecotour – Bird Belize! Birdwatch and photograph with a small group of enthusiasts in remote and lush environments throughout Belize. With over 350 species of birds found in Belize, including 80 migratory species, you are sure to add amazing sightings to your life list!

Bird Belize!
February 19 – 25, 2012

Herp Belize! Reptile Focus
April 7 – 15 , 2012

A Family Adventure in Belize
June 16-24 and June 30 – July 8, 2012

A Lepidoptera Expedition
July 7-14 and July 21-28,  2012

Herp Belize! Amphibian Focus
July 14 -21, 2012

For detailed itineraries or more information, contact Heather Barrett at hbarrett@bfreebz.org.

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BFREE is a U.S. registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization, which operates a biological field station located on a 1,153 acre private reserve nestled in tropical rainforest at the foothills of the Maya Mountains in southern Belize. The land borders four protected areas and is connected to over 1.5 million acres of parks and reserves.

BFREE’s mission is to conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Belize while enhancing sustainable development, providing environmental education opportunities, and improving the quality of life for Belizeans and visitors from abroad.

 

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