Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project (FACRP)

Atlantic Environmental Education Series 

2014-Present

This Series was launched in 2014 with the aim of providing an introduction to local environmental management topics from an early age. Each year Atlantic LNG provides full scholarships for a total of 270 standard 3 students to attend FACRP's environmental sessions twice a year, during the rainy and dry season. 

Through interactive field sessions, quizzes and creative art projects students learn about following;

Participating schools are from the following areas in North West Trinidad that is prone bush and forest fires such as: Diego Martin, Maraval, Belmont, Paramin, Santa Cruze, San Jaun, Carenage, Port of Spain and Environs, St. Ann's, Laventille and Barataria. We hope to expand this initiative in the new future. 

Each year during the July-August vacation period (summer time) we host eco-culture camps which focus on connecting children to nature as well as some of our cultural traditions in T&T. It's also a great opportunity for young people to volunteer and for children to benefit from an authentic outdoor experience.

 

 

More Fun things to experience at FACRP

Herb Sessions 

Herb Kits 

Session on herbs and usage,  herb walk and herb kit making session. Participants will be able to take their completed herb kits home at the end of the session.

Herb Tea

Session on herbs and usage,  herb walk, herb selection and herb tea session. Participants will enjoy an aromatic tea making and tasting session.

Herb Bread

Session on herbs and usage,  herb walk, herb selection, herb bread making session and bread tasting session. Participants will enjoy the taste and smell of freshly baked herb bread made at FACRP.

Herb Shampoo

Session on herbs and usage,  herb walk and herb selection. Participants will participate in making the herbal shampoo as well as using the shampoo to shampoo their hair. Session highly recommend for persons who are treating hair due to hair loss caused by cancer. This shampoo is 100% organic and contains 1 ingredient which is herbal and indigenous in nature.

 

Hike to the Lady Chancellor Ridge Top

Drumming sessions

River Hike

Forest Bathing-Meditation Session 

Email us for more details...

 

Gift/Craft Shop

Visitors can get an opportunity to purchase FACRP merchandise, hand made art (made by staff and volunteers) and ecological local made jewelry. Profits from sales will go towards assisting our NGO with operational costs. The shop is open for all tours/sessions, Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, interested persons can call 1868-689-7794 or 1868-471-2051 to purchase items.

 

Refreshments

Refreshments are based on personal requirements and our menu is based on availability of ingredients.  Most of our dishes are vegetarian, however meat or fish orders can be arranged. All food orders will be served in dishes that are biodegradable or non-single use wear plates, cutlery and glasses. 

 

Special Events

Corporate retreats, team building exercises, company volunteer days for staff, space rentals for meetings and workshops, space rentals for dinners and events are also welcomed at FACRP.

 

Bookings

Please email us at [email protected] to book your tour in advance. Please include the following in the email; contact person and details, name of group or institution, numbers of persons, type of tour/area of interest, study or research as well as special requests such as interviews, meals, combined programmes, extended hours, etc. These factors often influence the per-person cost of tours or sessions.

 

We are unable to facilitate walk-ins therefore it is advised that you make your bookings at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Please make bookings as early as possible to ensure they are secured.

 

Prices of Tours and Eco-Sessions

Prices range between $60 to $600 (Trinidad and Tobago currency) or $10 to $100 American dollars per person based on a 2-3/5 hours time period.  

Please note that Prices are subject to change!

 

Tour dates

Mondays to Fridays – Times 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. On weekends the FACRP Resource Centre is closed, however you can email us to inquire about available spaces on weekends.

 

Carrying Capacity

Number of Persons per tour or workshop: No less than 5 persons per group and no more than 120 persons. 

 

Tardiness and Cancellations

If a group is over 1 hour late FACRP reserves the right to reduce the length of time group visits or cancel the tour. Please call in advance to update us on delays where necessary. There will be no refund for food orders 3 days before the scheduled visits. 

 

Comfort, Safety and Disclaimers

We advise patrons to wear comfortable hiking clothes, students can wear school games clothes. During the rainy season and for river tours we recommend persons to walk with a change of clothing. During the dry season please walk with hats and sun block. To stay refreshed please walk with drinking water. 

 

Health

Persons with health problems or allergies that may be impacted or intensified by the booked session must be listed in the booking email. Persons with respiratory illnesses are strictly advised to walk with their inhalers.  Please be reminded the FACRP is an NGO with limited resources and will like to maintain a disaster free and fun environment for all visitors. FACRP will not be liable for any injury or mishaps that may occur. Our guides are there to provide guidance, educational information and demos. If you require extra assistance, please alert our guides in a timely manner. FACRP has been offering some of these services since 1997 and has had a disaster free record and with your compliance we hope to maintain this record.