Next Information Session: mon, oct 06 at 6pm
Restore ecosystems, build bamboo structures, and implement regenerative agriculture while immersing yourself in the vibrant communities and lush jungles of Ecuador.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Live in a bamboo dorm with up to 30 students
Eat 3 meals per day of Ecuadorian cuisine cooked by local staff
Daily hands-on workshops and activities to learn about and directly contribute to regenerating ecosystems and communities
Topics: environmental design, sustainable architecture and engineering, agrifood systems, regenerative agriculture, ecology and conservation, socio-environmentalism, natural resource management, and more.
Learn from local field experts
Build a bamboo structure (start to finish) to support local communities
Be surrounded by the biodiversity and beauty of natural, native Ecuador which RFI is working to protect and regenerate
This is where you’ll be staying! (click if the video doesn’t play)
Registration
If you’re ready to make memories, friends, and a difference, register for the program below!
Payment
Submit your payment today to secure your place on the 2026 UC San Diego Winter Break program!
PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES
October 10th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
October 24th: 1st deposit due ($850)
November 7th: Flight booking time
November 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)
Meet the campus representative making this possible!
Contact us at: ucsd.regeneration@gmail.com
Hannah Le
Hannah Le is a third-year Marine Biology undergraduate at UC San Diego and a 2025 CELP Scholar whose work bridges environmental science, creative communication, and community engagement. In the Shurin Lab, she supports freshwater ecology research, while outside the lab, she uses tattooing, art, and storytelling to make sustainability more personal and accessible. Hannah is the founder of Tokens, a creative media club and magazine at UCSD, and focuses on implementing sustainability in creative, adaptable ways that fit into people’s everyday lives. She is passionate about the intersections of culture, environmental justice, and conservation, aiming to create inclusive pathways for people to connect with and protect the planet.
Emilie Hornedo
Emilie Hornedo is a third year Environmental Systems major with a specialization in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution at UC San Diego. She has started a lab position in recent at the Shurin lab focused in freshwater ecology research. She is the Director of Community Engagement for the UCSD branch of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers that strives for inclusivity and access for marginalized communities. Aside from her focus in stem, she is also the President and Music Director for an on campus a capella group and loves bridging the gaps between art and science. Emilie loves to serve her community and is passionate about the regeneration and exploration of the environment around her.