Amigos de Iracambi, (Iracambi), is a Brazilian and US registered non-profit organization that brings people together from across the world to conserve the resources of Brazil’s beautiful Atlantic rainforest while enhancing local livelihoods. Iracambi operates from its headquarters the Iracambi Conservation and Research Center, located in the forested mountains of Minas Gerais, five hours north of Rio de Janeiro.

Founded in 1999, this dynamic, successful, and globally connected organization is in transition from founder run status to a self-sustaining model. The ...

On September, 14th we promoted a lecture on Medicinal Plants – Herbal Medicine, given by Alessandro Neves (Bachelor in Philosophy/ Holistic Therapist) for teen students of Belisário School, their parentes and some teachers. It was the third lecture since we have began working on the Medicinal Plants Project – Rational Use of Medicinal Plants.
It was an introduction to the herbal medicine focusing on its rational use, the correct way of collecting the plants as well as its preparation, ...

The Great Kiskadee is one of the most typical birds of Latin America, they’re range extends from the south of Mexico to Argentina. It can also be found in areas of the South of Texas and also on the island of Trinidad.
Being one of the most popular Brazilian birds it is well known for its call and because it is found in both the rural and urban areas, having a huge capacity to adapt. In spite of having few ...