Biological Station Un poco del Chocó | Ecuador-South America

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Nature Reserve & Biological Station

Biological Station

Internships & Courses

Conservation,

Education

&

Research

Un poco del Chocó is a private conservation project in the Northwest of Ecuador which was founded in 2009 by the German Biologist Nicole Büttner (MSc) and her Ecuadorian husband Wilo Vaca.

While the 15 hectares nature reserve contributes to the conservation of the endangered Chocó-habitat, the biological station promotes education and research.

Study abroad: biology internships in nature reserve in Ecuador South America

Study abroad!

At the biological station students get the opportunity to enrich their studies with a biological internship abroad.

Interns gain valuable practical skills and get hands-on experience in biological field work whilst learning about the fascinating rainforest ecosystem.

Study abroad: tropical ecology course in nature reserve in Ecuador South America

Learn more about tropical ecology!

The biological station Un poco del Chocó offers a two-weeks course in tropical ecology & conservation which deals with the ecology, biodiversity and conservation of tropical ecosystems both in theoretical lectures and practical modules.

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Let's do some

field work!

Field investigations at the biological station Un poco del Chocó are mostly conducted and supervised in the fields of ornithology, entomology, pollination ecology and biodiversity inventories.

News!

Read about the latest news from the reserve on our BLOG

A photographic bander’s guide for birds

A photographic bander’s guide for birds

A photographic bander’s guide for birds

A New Year of Bird Banding at Un poco del Chocó: Advancing Avian Research With the start of a new year at Un poco del Chocó, fresh faces...

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Mar 10, 20253 min read

Bat Monitoring at UPDC

Bat Monitoring at UPDC

Bat Monitoring at UPDC

An exciting new research project has started this year at UPDC!

Lauren W., and Alex N.,

Feb 26, 20254 min read

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Study abroad: conservation internships in nature reserve in Ecuador South America

Conservation!

Through environmental education work shops, the cooperation with other NGO's, and the dialogue with local farmers we support conservation and sustainable land-use in the Chocó ecoregion.

Learn more about our conservation work and our efforts to save "Un poco del Chocó"!

Study abroad: research projects and internships in nature reserve in Ecuador South America

Research!

Un poco del Chocó is the perfect opportunity for biology students to realize their field work for bachelor or master theses under professional supervision.

We also welcome scientists to conduct their field studies for independent research projects in the nature reserve.

Help us!

We welcome skilled professionals to join our team, and support our research and conservation work.

Volunteers help us to coordinate our day-to-day activities to manage the nature reserve, collect field data, supervise research projects, and conduct our conservation work.

Nature reserve in Chocó ecoregion in Ecuador South America

That's the Chocó!

The Chocó-ecoregion in northwest Ecuador is one of the most diverse and most endangered habitats.

Therefore the Chocó is one of the 10 most important biodiversity hotspots in the world.

Donate to support our conservation work!

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Ecotourism and Birdwatching in nature reserve in Ecuador South America

Visit us!

Un poco del Chocó is the ideal place for nature lovers. With more than 275 bird species the nature reserve is a birder's paradise. The well designed trail system through the forest and the surroundings of the nature reserve are perfect for birdwatching.

Station management at biological station and nature reserve in Ecuador South America

That's us!

Have a look at the people behind Un poco del Chocó and learn more about our team.

Visit us on Facebook!

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