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13 Oct

Chris Earley's popular virtual bird ID workshop series is back!

Together by the University of Guelph Arboretum, this workshop series includes eight noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups: hawks, ducks, sparrows, sandpipers, gulls, spring warblers, fall warblers, and spring migrants. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues, and more will be covered. Each workshop includes a 10-15 minute discussion period for bird-related questions.

Join Chris on Fridays from October 22 to December 10, 2021
Format: Online via Zoom

Learn more and register here.

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04 Oct

NEW Costa Rica: In the Time of Turtles dates announced!

On this special and perfectly-timed tour, we’ll explore the habitats of this lesser-known region of Costa Rica’s northwest province of Guanacaste and encounter some of what makes it special: the mass nestings of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle.

TOUR DATES: Oct 14-21, 2022

Click here to learn more.

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13 Sep

NEW Flexible Booking Terms

We understand that flexibility is more important than ever when booking your trip. Our booking terms and Tour Ready criteria provide the flexibility you need.

All payments for group land tours in 2022 and beyond are fully transferrable up to 60 days prior to your tour’s departure date.

Get the details here.

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Upcoming Events

27 Oct

WEBINAR: What to Expect at Palm Springs' Modernism Week

Join alumni UBC Study Leader and media personality Sarah Bancroft for a preview of what to expect when we travel to Palm Springs for Modernism Week in February 2022. Celebrate mid-century architecture and design with a sneak peek at iconic home tours, design projects, and compelling and informative talks.

Wednesday, October 27 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

01 Nov

WEBINAR: Celebrate the Day of the Dead with Melanie Blake

Join Melanie Blake for a festive webinar in honour of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Learn about the history and origins of the festival and its connections to the Mexican poet Octavio Paz. We'll also look at contemporary celebrations in Mexico, California and the US Southwest.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Melanie Blake is the director of Classical Pursuits. She's leading our October 2022 Day of the Dead trip to Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende. A longtime admirer of the work of Octavio Paz, she has also recently started delving into the world of contemporary Mexican fiction. A resident of Oakland, California, she is excited to see preparations for Day of the Dead underway on the streets of the city's Fruitvale neighbourhood.

Monday, November 1 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

03 Nov

WEBINAR: Inside Japan's Tradition and Modernity with Paula Swart

Japan is a place where eye-popping modernity and long-standing traditions harmoniously coexist. From Shinto shrines standing near skyscrapers to museums in modern architecture styles displaying ancient artifacts. How about meeting your museum guide, the cute robot named ‘Mr. Art’. One can enjoy carefully prepared ramen served in cozy restaurants, then dip into large establishments serving sushi by conveyor belt. Most notably in the streets of Kyoto, one can see people wearing the latest street style standing beside geisha wearing traditional kimono. Join UBC lecturer and Asian art expert Paula Swart for an educational and entertaining webinar to discuss these contrasts and more, and why they work so well in Japan's culture.

Travel with Paula on "South Japan's Coastlines, Colours, and Culture", October 17 - 30, 2022. Learn more here.

Wednesday, November 3 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

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