Step into the living forest.

A structured 3 to 5 day practical learning program inside Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park and the Arawi Forest Base research ecosystem.

Enter the Forest

Youth Conservation

Ancestral Knowledge

Full-day field exploration in Yanachaga-Chemillén with local guides. Observe habitats, birds, and flora using the Arawi Field Journal, closing with a Field Reflection Lab and collaborative biodiversity mapping.

Youth-to-youth dialogue with the local ecological brigade. Conduct a joint BioBlitz documenting species through field photography and complete a practical bio-garden workshop at Arawi Base.

Guided learning with Indigenous knowledge holders exploring human-forest relationships, ethnobotany, and language. All exchanges follow strict community consent protocols.

Conservation Action

Arawi Field Symposium

Contribute to local ecological projects through native tree planting, educational bio-garden care, or conservation awareness campaigns designed for lasting regional impact.

Present field discoveries, species databases, photography portfolios, and media materials to peers and local conservation actors in a collaborative closing panel.

Arawi Field Portfolio

Every student and participant builds a structured field portfolio throughout the experience, transforming observations into tangible scientific and community records.

• Species & Biodiversity Observation Records
• Yanesha Community Learning Protocols
• Conservation Challenge Case Notes
• Practical Field Action & Individual Reflection

Program Logistics

Operationally designed for institutional partners, university cohorts, research groups, and intentional environmental travelers seeking high academic value.

Duration: 3 to 5 Full Days Group Size: 6 to 18 Participants Languages: English & Spanish Accommodation: Arawi Forest Lodge Transport: Private ground transfers from Oxapampa Inclusions: Expert local guides, field materials, gear, meals, and community honorariums

Don't just visit the forest. Learn how to see it.

Designed for university cohorts, biology and sustainability students, researchers, environmental organizations, and responsible travelers seeking true field immersion.

An intentional field experience bridging scientific documentation, youth engagement, and ancient ecological wisdom.

Arawi Field Directorate