Aquaponics Project

Aquaponics Project
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MBP’s Aquaponic Project is Partnering with Whispering Roots     We have been working with Whispering Roots to build an aquaponic system in the conservation genetics lab, so that we can learn more about how to build a system to use in Madagascar. Check all the fun we’re having. Special thanks to Greg at Whispering Roots and his interns, Rita and Bree, as well as our very own Zoo Acadamy Student, Merritt, for all their … Read More

“You’re Doing What?”

“You’re Doing What?”
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Blog from Hilary, MBP Reforestation Team   I’m going to Madagascar to work on a reforestation and lemur conservation program. Is this really happening!? Following my interview, I had to do everything in my power not to think about the possibility of getting the position before I knew for sure, but after receiving an email offering me the position as a volunteer with the reforestation program, the floodgates were open. Sorting through the thoughts racing … Read More

The Wonderful, Horrible, One of a Kind Taxi-Brousse Experience

The Wonderful, Horrible, One of a Kind Taxi-Brousse Experience
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Steph Cramming 35 people (albeit including children) in a van meant for 15 people, getting sick, having a chicken pop out from under the seat between your feet- Anyone that has traveled in Madagascar, I mean genuinely traveled (no renting a car business) knows the wonderful, horrible, one of a kind experience on a taxi-brousse. A taxi-brousse is a large van with four rows of seats that are meant to fit … Read More

Raining Voapaka Seeds

Raining Voapaka Seeds
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Blog from MBP Reforestation Volunteer, Tessa   Lalas, one of MBP’s core nursery team, cut off a piece of Voapaka root as we entered the primary forest of Vatovavy. It was a fairly narrow piece of root, no thicker than a pencil, and he asked me if I wanted a bite. “It makes you strong!” echoed Nivo and Andre, two other core nursery team members. Lalas laughed, and I figured extra strength could only help … Read More

Sharing Movie Night in Kianjavato

Sharing Movie Night in Kianjavato
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Steph     Last Saturday, Theoluc and I went to Hery’s house in Kianjavato to watch the BBC Madagascar documentary that was specially dubbed in Malagasy; Ed gave all the MBP employees a copy (even if they don’t have a TV!) Hery set up the generator and we all got comfortable in his little 8 x 5 foot living room. It started out just being the three P.simus guides (Hery, Theoluc, … Read More

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