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Upward Spirals: Sustainable Living Expedition

Join us for the world’s first Sustainable Living Expedition; an educational adventure where you’ll tour organic food production, renewable energy systems, green building, food forestry and regenerative community development in action. Upward Spirals will share with you the knowledge, plans, tools and connections you need to create sustainability for yourself and in your communities. Check the website on details for this all-inclusive week long travel experience in Costa Rica Www.SustainableLivingExpedition.Com

An educational tour of sustainable systems and regenerative community development in action.

Study programs

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
Minimum age
14
Age notes
Must be have good mobility and comfort walking in the outdoors
Student status required
No
Language notes
Classes mostly in English, soime in Spanish though will have an English translator
Application process
Register your information at SustainableLivingExpedition.com

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

Upward Spirals is making it easier for people to live in balance with nature. We do this by designing and building tools, templates, and organizational models for leaders of regenerative projects.

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