Day 1:  Arrival:
Fly into Punta Gorda, travel by boat up the lush Moho River to Cotton Tree Lodge, an eco-lodge partnering with SHI to host demonstration plots and training workshops.  Get settled in one of their beautiful thatched roofed cabanas before joining the group for dinner in the main lodge. 

Day 2:  Chocolate Farm Tour and Workshop:
Organic Farm Tour and Chocolate Workshop with local families. 

Day 3:  Planting Hope:
Plant cacao and other forest trees.  Take part in agroforestry and reforestation projects on family farms that will restore watersheds, provide animal habitat, protect soil and produce food and income for families.

Day 4:  Rocket Stove Workshop:
Work side-by-side with local staff and families to construct wood-conserving rocket stoves.  These stoves can be used to roast small batches of cacao and to cook family meals.  They use 1/4 of the amount of firewood as an open fireplace and greatly reduce toxic smoke in the home.

In the afternoon, return to the lodge for some free time to explore the site, swim and relax.

Day 5:  Gardens and Tree Nurseries:  
Work with a community to build a school garden and tree nursery.  Learn about the importance of sustainable planting techniques, compost, grafting, natural pest control and seed-saving.

Day 6:  Adventure:
Jungle waterfall hike, Mayan temple tour or kayak trip with local guides.

Day 7:  Departure: 
Return home or continue traveling on your own.

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