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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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This December, Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech (ORGT), will offer its first international Eco-Adventure to Costa Rica! Known for a variety of outdoor opportunities and exotic wildlife, Costa Rica is the perfect location for an adventure vacation. From coastal kayaking off of the beach of Manuel Antonio to canyoneering and a jungle canopy tour, this trip has it all! Activities will include:
While exploring, trip members will experience full cultural immersion with local Costa Ricans. A major highlight will be living and working closely with a family on an organic farm. Participants will learn how to enjoy and respect the Costa Rican way of life.
Sign up online beginning Monday, August 17. There will be a mandatory pre-trip training session to prepare for the physical rigors of the trip, especially challenging hikes through the rainforest.
ORGT has partnered with "Go Green Adventure Company" to create a trip which lessens the negative impact of travelers on the environment. Mindful of vulnerable areas, trip leaders will plan activities in designated locations to reduce harm to the local habitat; but our efforts to protect the environment do not stop there. A portion of the funds from this trip will subsidize efforts to plant trees, rescue sea turtles, and build communities in Costa Rica.
