For 7 years now, as well as running the lodges, first 3 Rivers, now Rosalie Forest, I have been running workshops in various forms of sustainable living, for our clients, our NGO SLIC, and the local community.

To celebrate 7 years of our environmental education here in Dominica, all eco education packages booked before December 31st 2008, for any time arrival in the future, will include extra days and activties, as detailed below, at discount prices.

Our learning package includes accommodation, food, and almost everything else (see below) and gives you the opportunity of combining an enriching learning experience, with some exciting local adventure activities.

The package is programmed for 10 days, but the itinerary can be made shorter or longer as required to suit your needs.

ITINERARY

YOUR CHOICE OF WORKSHOPS ARE:

SOLAR ELECTRICITY
Our solar electricity workshops give an introduction to how solar works, what areas are most suited to solar energy, and an introduction to installing and wiring basic systems, as well as details of the best equipment to buy according to your needs.

SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING
Our solar hot water heating workshops begin with a basic introduction of the principals of solar hot water heaters, and the components required. Students get the opportunity to practice soldering and the other useful techiniques needed, and by the end of the day should get to see a fully fucntioning system !!

SOLAR/HYDRAULIC RAM WATER PUMPING
This workshop explores the different environmentally friendly ways of pumping water, in various situations. Students go through the theory of both solar and hydraulic ram pumping, and get hands on experience in the installations of both kinds of systems.

HYDRO-ELECTRICITY
In this, the longest and most complicated of our classes, participants get to learn how to measure the flow rate and fall of a river, and how to use those measurements to determine the best turbine for any given situation. They learn how to build a functioning water catchment area, and how to instal and wire a micro hydro turbine.

GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
This is a general awareness day, held at 3 Rivers, where visitors are shown all the sustainable practices we employ, and learning how they can be used on a daily basis at their homes, at low cost.

VEGETABLE OIL FUEL
This workshop is all about recycling used veggie oil and reducing emisssions. Students learn to make a few simple modifications to any diesel vehicle or generator to make it run on dirty old used cooking oil!

ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES
This course is an introduction to the benefits and practicalities of organic farming, teaching about organic pest control methods, composting and marketing organic produce.

WIND ELECTRICITY
During this workshop, participants get a good ground knowledge of how and wind generator works and what is can be used for, exploring battery storage, power inverters and consumption. Students will leave being able to install their own system, providing they are not scared of heights !!

• The cost FOR 2 PEOPLE of this package is EC$7500 / US$2800
  based on 2 people sharing a room
• For 1 person the price is EC$5300 / US$ 2000
  Including accommodation in your choice of accommodation for 9 nights, and one night in your family homestay choice
  All meals and transfers included
• The reduced additional charge for an extra renewable energy workshop on day 9 is EC$200 / US$ 80 per person.

We are also happy to tailor make any adventure package specifically to your requirements.