Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education
THE RAINFOREST IS OUR REASON
Our mission
Conserving the biodiversity & cultural heritage of Belize.
The BFREE Privately Protected Area and Biological Field Station is nestled at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, one of the most unspoiled tropical wilderness areas left on earth. Our location allows for unique research & environmental education opportunities, immersive in-person experiences, and conservation initiatives unparalleled in the region.
EDUCATION
Increase experiential learning with a visit to BFREE. From week-long trips to fellowship opportunities, explore a variety of educational offerings for high school and undergraduate programs.
RESEARCH
Enhance research on 1,153 acres of privately protected land. BFREE serves as a site for permitted researchers conducting undergraduate, graduate level, and Ph.D projects across a range of research topics.
CONSERVATION
Discover various initiatives that support the local rainforest ecosystems, the Maya Mountains and environment beyond. BFREE primarily focuses efforts on endangered species and sustainable agroforestry.
EDUCATION
Increase engagement through experiential learning with a visit to BFREE. From week-long trips to fellowship opportunities, explore a variety of educational offerings for high school and undergraduate programs.
RESEARCH
Enhance research on 1,153 acres of privately protected land. BFREE serves as a site for permitted researchers conducting undergraduate, graduate level, and Ph.D projects across a wide range of research topics.
CONSERVATION
Discover various initiatives that support the local rainforest ecosystems, the Maya Mountains and environment beyond. BFREE primarily focuses efforts on endangered species and sustainable agroforestry.
Conservation Through Connection Workshop
by Jayc Cantun, Wildlife Fellow The Conservation Through Connection workshop at BFREE was a remarkable five-day immersive experience that brought together 13 young conservationists (10 students and 3 BFREE Fellows) from across Belize to strengthen our shared knowledge, skills, and passion for environmental stewardship. Throughout the week, we explored not only the scientific aspects of…
The Beauty of the Palm: An introduction to BFREE’s Palm Trail
By Mario Teul | BFREE Tour Guide & Educator The natural landscape of Belize is so diverse. From the limestone Maya Mountains, the savanna coastal flood plains, to the rivers which flow from the mountains to the coast- are all unique habitats. One of the many diverse plant features of our natural landscape which has…
Listening to the Belize River II
Ground-truthing, community knowledge, and the next steps for freshwater stewardship in the Lower Belize River Valley By Jaren Serano | BFREE Dermatemys Social Scientist | Belizean PhD Student, University of Florida Community meeting at the Community Baboon Sanctuary Education Center. For BFREE, conservation has always been about more than protecting individual species. It is also…
Listening to the Belize River
Ground-truthing, community knowledge, and the next steps for freshwater stewardship in the Lower Belize River Valley By Jaren Serano | BFREE Dermatemys Social Scientist | Belizean PhD Student, University of Florida …
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Amazing
Animal Sighting
Amazing
Animal
Sighting
On a recent night hike, a Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine (Coendou mexicanus) was spotted high up in a tree! These nocturnal rodents are herbivores and can be seen in the rainforest canopy enjoying leaves.
Want to see more wildlife at BFREE?
Experience BFREE through our trail cameras,
known as the Canti Cam!
Want to see more wildlife at BFREE?
Watch the trail cameras at the Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education, known as the Canti Cam!
Stay in Touch
Mailing Address
BFREE Field Station
PO Box 129
Punta Gorda
Belize, Central America
Phone
011.501.621.6685
Email
contact@bfreebz.org
US for BFREE is a Florida non-profit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Mailing Address
BFREE Field Station
PO Box 129
Punta Gorda
Belize, Central America
Phone
011.501.621.6685
Email
contact@bfreebz.org
US for BFREE is a Florida non-profit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.