TURTLE WALKS
As part of our environmental education work CEA invites you to join us in this experience. Learn about these animals and how you can help us to protect them. Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA) does not offer commercial tours nor have agreements with local operators. Akumal beaches during nesting season are restricted by law. CEA is the only organization with consent to work with these animals in the area and to take 10 people with them each. Be careful of tour operators or public transportation businesses that offer you this service.

Season
May 1 – October 2009 - Monday to Friday - 9:00PM to 12:00AM
Groups limit to 10 people - NO RESERVATIONS
Suggested Donation: Adult: $10USD Kids: $5USD - *Rates may change without notice.

We ask that you please:
Wear sneakers or sturdy walking shoes (no sandals).
Be prepared to walk up to three miles without the use of flashlights.
Refrain from using mosquito repellent, perfume, or cologne
(Long sleeves/pants recommended)
Bring a water bottle, and bag to collect any trash you see on the beach.

CEA’s Summer Camp
Date: July 12th – 30th
Hour: 9 am - 12 pm
Ages: 10 - 15 years
Group Number: 25 children

Themes:
1. - Water
2. - Waste Management
3. - Sea Turtles
4. - Coral Reefs
5. - Jungle and wildlife

July 26 -- Mangrove Day -- agua@ceakumal.org

October 17th & 18th - Special Training Opportunity on the Mexican Caribbean.  Juniper GIS, in cooperation with two conservation organizations doing significant work along the Mexican Caribbean coast, will be offering one-week GIS classes with a focus on conservation applications for only $750.  These classes will focus on beginning and intermediate GIS skills for those who want to learn and/or enhance their GIS skills, and you will also get to work with and help local conservation groups. Juniper GIS is partnering with Amigos de Sian Ka'an  and Centro Ecologico Akumal. Both groups will be planning field trips to nearby conservation sites and/or Mayan ruins where you can practice GIS and GPS skills and get an inside look into the work of these organizations. info@ceakumal.org.