The youth are the future steward of the environment so it’s better to teach them while they’re young. What better way to teach them environmental conservation than to let them appreciate the beauty of an unspoiled marine and wildlife sanctuary that is Danjugan Island? Let your kids experience the 2010 Danjugan Youth Marine and Wildlife Camp on April 13-17, 2010.
Since early 1990’s the Danjugan Youth Marine and Wildlife Camp has educated young people on marine and wildlife conservation through lectures and interactive exercises. Danjugan Island, located in Brgy. Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, around 130 km south of Bacolod City, was declared a Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary by the provincial government in 2000. Through the efforts of the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI), linkages with international conservation societies were forged to source for funds in the acquisition of the island in 1994 and its maintenance.
This small island (1.5km by 0.5km) is home to at least 70 bird species, 9 bat species, 22 butterfly species, 17 species of mangroves, 572 fish species belonging to 139 genera, and more. With this diversity, Danjugan is a microcosm of the world before mankind destroyed most of its natural flora and fauna.
Danjugan is a nature’s classroom where young people can learn how to take care of nature through exposure to the island’s diverse ecosystem. The kids will hear lectures from scientists, experience snorkeling and trekking, close encounter with wildlife, and they will also have games and art activities. The five days and four nights that the kids will spend on the island will give them lessons they can take with them for life.
For more information, contact:
Jay Jalandoni: 09173000529, jalandonij@yaho.com
Gerry Ledesma: 09189008113, glledesma@gmail.com
Nikki Cajili: n_cajili@yahoo.com
Ramie Babac: 09092073865, ramie_babac@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.prrcf.org/about_danjugan.html
