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Andean Ethnobotanical Expedition 2010

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Teotzlcoatl

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So I'm heading to Peru in late April to study plants and shamanism!

The Importance of Ethnobotany: In recent centuries, industrialized cultures have relentlessly exploited and assimilated the indigenous cultures of the world. This has led to an unfathomable loss of our collective human heritage. In the last century the dynamic science of ethnobotany has emerged as a powerful force for the preservation and revitalization of indigenous cultures through the study of their essential relationship with the plant kingdom. Ethnobotany also holds tremendous importance for the future of industrialized cultures, not only in the “new” medicines it continues to “discover” but in recovering the aboriginal paradigm of deep interrelationship with the natural world that is integral for the preservation of the earth’s biosystems and the survival of the human race.

We are dedicated to the preservation and evolution of human relations with the natural world. We aim to educate and empower individuals with the basics of hands-on ethnobotany, sustainable development, cross cultural shamanism and the knowledge of the underlying intimacy of humanity’s botanical heritage. We believe such knowledge has tremendous potential to catalyze environmental conservation, social change and integrate the schisms of the modern psyche.

Ben Kamm, Neil Logan, and Matt Magee lead adventurous and educational excursions to the diverse ecosystems of the central and southern Andes of Peru and northern Bolivia. With a multidisciplinary focus on ethnobotany, ecological conservation, traditional agriculture, and indigenous Andean spirituality, these trips offer a unique and transformative immersion in the Andean world.

Andean Field Course
The next ethnoecology field course is scheduled for April 22 to May 1, 2010. We still have a few spaces available! For the trip schedule , registration, and photos from previous expeditions see - www.bpcfieldcourses.com

Come join us! For 10 days in Spring of 2010 a small group of us will walk the land and explore the plants, customs, and archaeology of the Andean realm of the Urubamba Valley in south central Peru, a region of rugged mountains, pastoral landscapes, and mysterious ruins.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant ecological tapestry woven by the reciprocal relations of distinct flora and fauna, stunning geography, and traditional cultures whose roots reach far into the past drawing essential nutrients from their ancient traditions.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the basics of the dynamic science of ethnobotany, conservation based plant and seed collecting, traditional agriculture, indigenous Andean spirituality and cross cultural shamanism. Examine some of the most alluring archaeological sites in the world, and consider how the triumphs and faults of past cultures reflect our modern dilemma of how to live on this wondrous planet we all call home.
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http://www.bpcfieldcourses.com/
 
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The trip was amazing... I'll try to do a full write up sometime soon.

The people I went with were so intelligent and interesting as well, that really made the trip great.

Check them out on the BPC website.
 
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