Maya Biosphere Reserve
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about community forestry operations in Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Rainforest Stories
March 21, 2023
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Chocolate Trees
Learn all about Theobroma cacao, the tree that brings us chocolate.
What Are the Layers of the Rainforest and What Species Inhabit Each?
The rainforest is made up of four vertical layers, each with its own unique inhabitants. Learn about some of them in this handout.
Coffee: The Journey From Mountainside to Mug
Where Does Coffee Come From? Coffee grows on shrubs, bushes, or trees planted at high altitudes in rich, fertile soils with lots of rainfall. More than two thirds of the world’s coffee is grown in Latin America in countries with productive volcanic soils, like Brazil, Mexico, and Guatemala. History of Coffee According to legend, coffee […]
Bananas: From the Bunch to Your Breakfast
Where do bananas come from? Bananas originated in the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. Today they are grown in tropical regions across the globe, from South and Central America to India, China and Africa. Bananas grow in hot, tropical climates. Banana plants look like trees but are actually giant herbs related to lilies and orchids. […]
A Chocolate Tree Grows in Ghana
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about Ghana, the second largest producer of cocoa worldwide. Teachers can access the slide show script here [PDF].