***CLOSED*** Sponsorship Opportunity: Introduction to Botany Workshop
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is a statutory organization established in 1996 as a Trust Fund under the Protected Areas Conservation Trust Act, No.15 of 1995. PACT contributes to the financing, sourced nationally and internationally, of the Belize National Protected Areas System – a system that is managed by Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Community Based Organizations.
PACT is inviting persons employed by non-governmental organisations involved in conservation and/or protected areas management to apply for sponsorship to attend the following event:
Event Details
Introduction to Botany
Date: November 4th & 5th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Organizer: Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Whether you’re a beginner or a professional naturalist, this workshop will equip you with the tools to better understand the plants.
What you’ll learn:
The essence of botany and why it’s important
Plant structures and their functions
Identification of common plant families
Symbiotic relationships and their significance
Documenting plants and preserving specimens
… and much more!
Sponsorship
Course cost, which includes lunch and snacks for two days.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be employed by an NGO involved in conservation and/or protected areas management.
Applications must include:
A justification of no more than 200 words, indicating how this workshop will support your work in conservation and/or protected areas management.
A letter of support from the head of your NGO.
Selection
Two applicants will be selected and sponsored to attend the workshop. Successful applicants will be notified on November 1, 2024.