Product Description
The aim of Kido Foundation is to preserve the island ecosystems and biodiversity with conservation activities, environmental research, youth education and training in Carriacou.
Perspective volunteers are kindly asked to reach out to Dario to schedule your activities.
Opportunities:
1 -Nesting Sea Turtle Monitoring
Time: 8pm to midnight
Dates: April 1 – August 31
Where: Petit Carenage Nesting Turtle Beach, part of High North National Park
Available for couples and families (minimum 2 persons, maximum 4-5persons)
Suggested attire: washable sneakers or plastic shoes, light raincoat, headlamp with red-light option (red light does not disturb nesting turtles), water bottle.
Costs: Local Nesting Turtle Guide suggested. Local transport to/from the nesting site.
2 –Plant Keystone Tree Saplings & install Birdhouses in the Forest
Time: 8-9 am – 11-12 am
Dates: all year round
Where: High North National Park
Available for maximum 10 persons (moderate hike to 956 ft peak)
Suggested attire: hiking shoes or sneakers, water bottle, light raincoat
Costs: Local Nature Guide required. Local transport to/from the site.
3 –Plant Mangrove seeds (propagules) & Bird Watching
Time: 7 am – 10 am
Dates: all year around
Where: Petit Carenage Mangrove Restoration & Lilet Bird Sanctuary Wetland, part of High North National Park
Available for maximum 10 persons
Suggested attire: washable sneakers or plastic shoes, light raincoat, water bottle.
Costs: Local Nature Guide required. Local transport to/from the site.
4 – Plant flowers on former plantation site
Time: 8 am – 11am
Dates: all year around
Where: Limlair / Tibeau historical sites
Availability: maximum 10 persons (comfortable country hike)
Suggested attire: sneakers, water bottle.
Costs: Local Nature Guide required. Local transport to/from the site.
(please check the Carriacou Culture Train String Band for availability)
All above-mentioned costs are not related to KIDO Foundation programs (which are free of charge) and need to be arranged with Certified Guides and Drivers
Contact: Dario Sandrini
Testimonial:
An experience that will change you forever, by Piero Becker
I have worked on numerous marine conservation/ rehabilitation positions and volunteering with this organization is one of the best decisions I have made. The directors are amazing people who really care about this cause. Conservation and awareness is the top priority here and by following suit there will never be a dull moment from when you set foot on the island of Carriacou.
A perfect opportunity for some passionate people looking to do something meaningful and important.
The first time you see one of these amazing creatures come ashore is unlike any experience you will ever have. One you will truly cherish and never be able to stop talking about until you watch the hatchlings emerge from a nest you helped to save and swim out to sea.
For a real life experience and definitely not just another volunteer experience or a summer camp for people of all ages this project is a must!
Below is a sample video from my experience just to demonstrate the amazing work this organization and directors do year after year saving these amazing creatures.
Thank You KIDO Foundation!
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