Education
IPBio – Betary Reserve develops Environmental Education and Social Development projects. We believe these initiatives are among the most important and effective tools for truly contributing to the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage.
School Visits for Environmental Study
The Betary Reserve offers specialized programs for elementary and high school groups engaged in extracurricular activities focused on natural sciences and environmental learning. Each year, IPBio welcomes over 2,000 students for immersive experiences exploring the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest.
There are three types of programs available for these visits:
Daytime Program (Duration: approx. 3 hours)
Group size: 10 to 50 participants. Advance booking is required for
this type of visit.
Itinerary: Introduction, Bioluminescent Fungi Lab, Animal Facility, Amphibian
Greenhouse and Bromeliad Garden, Dark Room – Fluorescent Mineral Exhibit, Underwater Aquarium, and Forest Trails.
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Admission: Prices upon request.
Our program can be customized to meet the specific interests of each school.
Contact us for more information!
Nighttime Program (Duration: approx. 3 hours)
Group size: 10 to 50 participants. Advance booking is required for
this type of visit.
Itinerary: Introduction, Bioluminescent Fungi Lab, Animal Facility, Dark Room – Fluorescent Mineral Exhibit, Amphibian Greenhouse and Bromeliad Garden, Underwater Aquarium, Firefly Pond, and the Fluorescent Forest.
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Admission: Prices upon request
Our program can be customized to meet the specific interests of each school.
Contact us for more information!
Extended Visit (Duration: approx. 5 hours)
Group size: 10 to 50 participants. Advance booking is required for
this type of visit.
Itinerary: Introduction, Bioluminescent Fungi Lab, Animal Facility, Dark Room – Fluorescent Mineral Exhibit, Amphibian Greenhouse and Bromeliad Garden, Underwater Aquarium, Firefly Pond, and the Fluorescent Forest
Admission: Prices upon request
Our program can be customized to meet the specific interests of each school.
Contact us for more information!
Serving Public School Students
IPBio offers free educational visits to students from local public schools. We believe that conservation is impossible without education and active engagement with the surrounding community. Here, children and young people have the chance to connect with the natural treasures around them and understand why preservation is so important. Our goal is to eventually expand this into a broader program with diverse activities throughout the year.
Internship Program for Youth in Iporanga
This program was created to give local students their first opportunity to experience the working world, particularly in projects involving technology—such as organizing, producing, and editing visual content—while also connecting them with scientific research and people from other cultures and regions. Through a partnership between IPBio and the public high school “EE Nascimento Sátiro da Silva” in Iporanga, selected students are invited to work at IPBio as interns.
Courses and Internships
Courses and Internships
IPBio offers short-term courses and internships for schools, universities, and the general public. Each year, IPBio organizes a course calendar in two main formats:
- Technical and specialization courses (designed for university students, researchers, and environmental professionals)
- Short scientific outreach courses (designed for anyone interested in topics related to natural history)
Main courses offered include:
- Wildlife Monitoring Techniques
- Ornamental Plants of the Atlantic Forest
- Introduction to Geology and Mineralogy
- Birdwatching in the Atlantic Forest
The IPBio team is also equipped to design custom courses related to biodiversity upon request.
For more information, feel free to contact us.
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