Reflections on announcing the Hicatee Conservation and Action Plan
Rocento Pau spoke on behalf of BFREE last week at the Belize Climate Symposium to announce the Hicatee Management and Action Plan. Watch Rocento address the symposium. By: Rocento Pau, BFREE Office and Hospitality Coordinator Attending Climate Week in Punta Gorda was a meaningful and inspiring experience for me, both professionally and personally. As the…
Read MoreHope for the Hicatee
Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education Announces Approved Hicatee Conservation and Action Plan Hope for the Hicatee August 24, 2026 Punta Gorda, Belize —The Fisheries Department within the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation has approved and endorsed a conservation and action plan for the Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) locally known in Belize…
Read MoreIntroducing: Canti’s Corner
If you follow BFREE on social media, you’re no stranger to the Canti Cam: videos and photos collected by Head Park Ranger, Sipriano Canti, revealing what our wildlife gets up to when no one is around!
Read MoreEvery Turtle Has a Story: My Volunteer Experience with NAFTRG at BFREE
Ashira Rancharan recently wrapped up her contribution to the North American Freshwater Turtle and Tortoise Research Group (NAFTRG) turtle survey of BFREE. Ashira participated in five days of the study, and was particularly intrigued by the nuances between the different turtle species she came across.
Read MoreConservation Through Connection Workshop
by Jayc Cantun, Wildlife Fellow The Conservation Through Connection workshop at BFREE was a remarkable five-day immersive experience that brought together 13 young conservationists (10 students and 3 BFREE Fellows) from across Belize to strengthen our shared knowledge, skills, and passion for environmental stewardship. Throughout the week, we explored not only the scientific aspects of…
Read MoreThe Beauty of the Palm: An introduction to BFREE’s Palm Trail
Mario Teul shows a student group one of the palms located on the Palm Trail. By Mario Teul | BFREE Tour Guide & Educator The natural landscape of Belize is so diverse. From the limestone Maya Mountains, the savanna coastal flood plains, to the rivers which flow from the mountains to the coast— are all…
Read MoreListening to the Belize River II
Ground-truthing, community knowledge, and the next steps for freshwater stewardship in the Lower Belize River Valley By Jaren Serano | BFREE Dermatemys Social Scientist | Belizean PhD Student, University of Florida Community meeting at the Community Baboon Sanctuary Education Center. For BFREE, conservation has always been about more than protecting individual species. It is also…
Read MoreListening to the Belize River
Ground-truthing, community knowledge, and the next steps for freshwater stewardship in the Lower Belize River Valley By Jaren Serano | BFREE Dermatemys Social Scientist | Belizean PhD Student, University of Florida …
Read MoreSolar Power System Upgrade!
Thanks to everyone who donated to our Solar campaign last year! We have recently completed the successful installation of the new equipment, which is now fully functional, and powering BFREE into the future. The transport of all the equipment to the remote location of the field station wasn’t easy, as the rains that have continued…
Read MoreCrioCo Wild Chocolate Shop
Announcing – CrioCo Opens Wild Chocolate Shop in Placencia, Belize A Farm-to-Bonbon Celebration of Craft, Community, and Conservation CrioCo is proud to announce the December 2025 opening of its Wild Chocolate Shop on the Tipsy Strip along the main sidewalk in Placencia, Belize, inviting locals and visitors into a farm-to-bonbon chocolate experience grounded in craftsmanship,…
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