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This trip was certainly an adventure! In February, I volunteered with my sister and a few great friends we met for Project Amazonas to plant trees, maintain the field station, and donate to the indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon. We had an incredible time and an unforgettable experience. You can view my blog post on the trip here and there is a video in the works. For those of you who are interested in volunteering for this wonderful organization, contact me and I will put you in touch and answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the pictures! *Click photos to enlarge
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the world and greatest remaining natural resource on Earth. This critical powerhouse spans seven million square kilometers, represents over half of the planets remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich region in the world. The Amazon rainforest received its nickname "The Lungs of Our World" due to the 20% of Earth's oxygen it produces through the process of photosynthesis where vegetation continuously recycles carbon dioxide into oxygen. The Amazon River is the life force of the rainforest traversing 4,080 miles, containing 1/5th of the Earth's freshwater and dumping tons of solid particles into the ocean providing fish an abundance of food. Learn More: Tropical Deforestation and Tree Benefits
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Nature and Wildlife Photography from the Heart of the Amazon
VIsit photos.everythingconnects.org to see the full collection! *Click photos to enlarge
Life in the Peruvian Amazon
(when not planting trees!)
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