Educator Academy in the Amazon

A truly amazing experience every step of the way. The people were great, the food was amazing, the accommodations were - field accommodations...and the Amazon was the Amazon, absolutely incredible.

The most valuable & transformative experience I've had as a teacher. So thankful for this unique program that immerses you in the biodiversity of the Amazon while challenging your focus as an educator and global citizen. You become a part of the local community & Morpho family. The learning, equipping & support continues as you return to the classroom. This is an adventure & opportunity you can't miss out on! Photos by participants of the 2026 Morpho Educator Academy in the Amazon

The Morpho ARIE program is a truly unique and incredible experience! Helping with research and seeing incredible biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest was amazing, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was the people. The staff, scientists, and guides are absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning, they welcomed everyone with so much kindness and enthusiasm that it felt like joining a family. Everyone genuinely wants to help each other learn and have an incredible experience, and the passion for science, conservation, and education is contagious. Every day brought new adventures, fascinating wildlife, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful research while also learning about the local indigenous communities and issues. The guides have eagle eyes and could always find wildlife as we journeyed through the rainforest, and their great humor and concern for safety made the outings feel safe, educational, and fun. If you're looking for a program that combines authentic science, adventure, personal growth, and some of the most wonderful people you'll ever meet, ARIE is it!! I came home with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the Amazon.

The Morpho Institute positively changed my life in so many ways. I left feeling like a bigger, more connected person after facing my fear of bugs, deepening my relationship with nature, and learning from Indigenous perspectives of living from the land.Every teacher deserves the chance to recharge, reset, and reignite their lifelong commitment to learning. Emotion is the knot that ties learning together, and I was in awe throughout this experience.Morpho’s thoughtful organization and attention to every detail made this journey unforgettable. I can’t wait to bring these lessons back to my classroom and continue sharing the message that conservation and sustainability are both local and global.

A wonderful opportunity to learn and experience awe for all educators.

Incredible experience to make my childhood dream of going to the Amazon come true! Teachers, go!

This was an amazing adventure!!

I had an incredible professional development experience in 2013 with the Morpho Institute in the Peruvian Amazon, and it remains one of the most meaningful learning opportunities I’ve ever had. The program was well organized and thoughtfully designed, blending immersive fieldwork with rich, hands-on learning in one of the most unique environments on Earth. The facilitators were knowledgeable, supportive, and deeply passionate about both conservation and education. They created an environment where participants could truly engage with the landscape, the local communities, and the ecological concepts in an authentic and impactful way. The experience challenged me to think differently about teaching and learning, and it has had a lasting influence on me. I left with not only new content knowledge, but also renewed inspiration and practical ideas I could bring back to my own work. I highly recommend Morpho Institute to any educator seeking a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime PD experience. It was unforgettable, well worth it, and continues to shape how I approach my work in both education and conservation.

The Morpho Institute provides an outstanding experience that combines world-class science, conservation, and education in the Peruvian Amazon. Whether you are a K–12 educator or a college professor, the programs offer meaningful, hands-on professional development that can be directly applied in the classroom while earning professional development credit. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about sharing the region's remarkable biodiversity. I highly recommend the Morpho Institute to any educator looking for an inspiring and transformative learning experience.

Incredible inquiry based, experience rich Professional Development for educator traditional and unique settings.