Asa Wright Nature Centre

20/10/2026

🌿 Bring Learning to Life at Asa Wright Nature Centre! 🌿

Looking for an unforgettable educational experience for your students this school year?

At Asa Wright Nature Centre, students step beyond the classroom and into one of Trinidad & Tobago's most celebrated natural environments. Our guided school tours provide engaging, curriculum-supporting experiences in biodiversity, conservation, ecology, and environmental stewardship.

From colourful birds and fascinating insects to towering rainforest trees, every visit inspires curiosity, discovery, and a deeper appreciation for nature.

📚 Ideal for primary, secondary, and tertiary students 🦜 Guided nature walks 🌱 Environmental education opportunities 📅 Book your school's visit today!

20/10/2026

Xi’an, China — a journey of learning, exchange and new perspectives.

The AWNC was honoured to be invited by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to participate in the 2026 Capacity Building Training Program of South-South Cooperation on Climate Change, focused on practical action in non-CO₂ greenhouse gas mitigation and collaborative governance.

Coming from Trinidad and Tobago, a country whose economy and energy sector are closely connected to oil and gas, the opportunity to explore how China is approaching climate change, and non-CO₂ greenhouse gas emissions was particularly meaningful.

But the experience was about much more than climate policy.
AWNC and Trinidad and Tobago: The seminar brought together people from very different countries and backgrounds, providing an opportunity to share experiences while recognising that many countries share the same environmental challenges. We learned about China’s approaches to climate governance and emissions reduction, visited facilities working on practical climate solutions, and discussed how some of these approaches might be adapted to our own national circumstances.

One of the biggest takeaways was that climate action is not only about technology. It is also about strong governance, coordination, roles and responsibilities, accountability, research, monitoring and—perhaps most importantly—turning policy into practical action.

The AWNC is grateful for the opportunity to learn, to represent
Trinidad and Tobago, and to experience a small part of China. A heartfelt thank you to the Embassy of China for the invitation. It was a privilege to represent the AWNC and to participate in an exchange that brought together perspectives from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Fiji, Cabo Verde, Somalia, Niger, Benin, Botswana, Comoros, Indonesia. Tajikistan, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago.

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28/07/2026

28/07/2026

🦜🌿 Asa Wright Nature Centre at the BirdsCaribbean Conference 2026 🌿🦜

From 23–27 July, Asa Wright Nature Centre was proud to participate in the BirdsCaribbean Conference held at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad and Tobago, joining bird conservationists, researchers, educators, and nature tourism professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond.

During the conference, AWNC contributed to a roundtable discussion highlighting how our management actions and long-term stewardship of Dunston Cave have supported the conservation of Trinidad's iconic Oilbirds (Steatornis caripensis), helping to protect one of the world's most accessible and significant Oilbird colonies.

We were also pleased to present under the theme:
"Birds, People, Prosperity: How Sustainable Birds and Nature Tourism Supports Conservation and Livelihoods in the Caribbean."
Our presentation showcased how nature-based tourism at Asa Wright Nature Centre contributes to bird conservation, habitat protection, environmental education, and sustainable livelihoods, demonstrating the vital connection between healthy ecosystems and thriving communities.

In addition, AWNC participated in the mid-conference workshop, "From Sound to Science: Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Bird Conservation," exploring innovative approaches to biodiversity monitoring and the growing role of acoustic technologies in supporting conservation research and management.

We extend our thanks to BirdsCaribbean, HADCO EXPERIENCES, the conference organizers and sponsors, presenters, and participants for creating an inspiring forum for collaboration, learning, and action for birds and biodiversity throughout the region.

Together, we continue working towards a future where birds, people, and nature thrive.

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28/07/2026

15/07/2026

🌿 Learning Comes Alive at Asa Wright Nature Centre 🌿

Over the past few weeks, we were delighted to welcome students and teachers from San Francique Hindu Primary School, St. Augustine Community College, and Vessigny Secondary School to Asa Wright Nature Centre.

Despite the rainy weather, the students of Vessigny Secondary School embraced the experience with umbrellas in hand and enthusiasm in abundance. Rain certainly didn't dampen their spirits as they explored our forest trails and discovered the incredible biodiversity that makes the Asa Wright Nature Centre so special.

Across all three visits, students thoroughly enjoyed exploring our museum, learning about Trinidad and Tobago's rich natural heritage, and spending quiet moments on the veranda observing the many birds that visit our feeders. These experiences provide a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with the natural world.

Our school tours are designed to be educational, offering engaging, curriculum-relevant experiences that foster environmental awareness, appreciation for biodiversity, and a deeper understanding of conservation.

A sincere thank you to HADCO EXPERIENCES and Ms. Anandaa Maharaj for their continued support in helping us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

If your school is interested in booking an educational tour, we'd love to welcome you. Call (868) 708-5407 to schedule a booking.

15/07/2026

22/06/2026

Happy World Rainforest Day!🌳🌿

22/06/2026

🌿 Today is World Rainforest Day — June 22nd.

Established in 2017 by the Rainforest Partnership, this global movement was created to raise awareness about the critical importance of rainforests and inspire action at every level — individual, community, and government — to protect and preserve them for future generations.

Rainforests are the lifeblood of our planet — regulating climate, storing carbon, purifying water, harbouring over half of the world's biodiversity, and providing the foundations for food systems and medicines that sustain human life.

Yet every year, millions of hectares are lost to deforestation. The urgency to protect what remains has never been greater.

Here in Trinidad's Northern Range, the Asa Wright Nature Centre proudly stewards approximately 1,300 hectares of tropical rainforest in the Arima and Aripo Valleys. As a Land Trust, AWNC has committed to retaining its entire landholding under forest cover in perpetuity — a commitment that serves a several purposes:

🌊 Watershed & Ecosystem Protection — Permanent forest cover across AWNC's lands provides critical watershed services for downstream communities throughout the Arima Valley and Trinidad's East-West Corridor — among the most densely populated areas of the country. Healthy forests mean clean, reliable water for thousands of people.

🦜 Biodiversity Conservation — AWNC's forests represent irreplaceable tropical biodiversity habitat, sheltering hundreds of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and plants — many endemic to Trinidad and Tobago — within a protected landscape that will endure for generations to come.

🔬 Research & Education — AWNC's lands serve as a living scientific laboratory, hosting researchers and citizen scientists from around the world who study the ecology, wildlife, and natural systems of Trinidad's Northern Range — generating knowledge that contributes to regional and global conservation science.

🌍 Ecotourism & Global Recognition — A world-renowned birdwatching destination, AWNC attracts nature enthusiasts and ornithologists from across the globe, drawn by the extraordinary diversity of avian life found within our forests. Our eco-lodge, now operated by HADCO EXPERIENCES, welcomes visitors into the heart of this living landscape — and their Green Key certification reflects their same commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practice that lies at the core of AWNC's mission. Together, we demonstrate that conservation and world-class ecotourism can go hand in hand.

Together, these pillars reflect AWNC's enduring mission: to protect, celebrate, and share one of Trinidad and Tobago's most precious natural treasures — not just for today, but for every generation to come.