Calypso Farm and Ecology Center is a non-profit, educational farm, which is located on 30 acres in Ester, Alaska. On the farm, visitors will find a small flock of Shetland sheep, dairy goats, chickens,
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center is a non-profit, educational farm, which is located on 30 acres in Ester, Alaska. On the farm, visitors will find a small flock of Shetland sheep, dairy goats, chickens, and a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm’s mission is to encourage local food production and environmental awareness through hands-on education in natural and farming ecosystems.
ICRPS participants will learn about soils, micro-climate, northern growing, ecological agriculture, water catchment, and more.
For more information, please visit Calypso’s website.
Chena Hot Springs was discovered in 1905 by two gold miners. By 1911, they had built a stable, bathhouse, and twelve small cabins for visitors. The waters are similar to those of a famous hot springs in Bohemia, containing sulfate, chloride, and bicarbonate of sodium.
Today, the resort produces 100% of its electricity from renewable energy; as well, all 46 buildings on the site are heated using geothermal energy. Research is also being done to develop and harness plastic-to-oil technology, wind energy, and solar energy.
ICRPS participants will have the opportunity to explore the resort, attend a geothermal renewable energy tour, and soak in the curative waters.
For more information about the resort and its renewable energy projects, please visit the Chena Hot Springs Resort website.
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