For two days, Doug had the opportunity to interact with other colleagues from ISKL as well as educators from Singapore and Tokyo as we explored the nearby rainforest and immersed ourselves in nature in an effort to look at ways to incorporate environmental education and garner a love of nature within our students.
The Forestry Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is truly an amazing place. We had fun splashing through creeks, listening to the roar of the cicadas, and going for a few little hikes. Malaysia is home to some of the most amazing trees of the world -- including some that exhibit "canopy shyness." Their leaves don't touch each other, creating a beautiful mosaic or jigsaw puzzle. Certainly more impressive in person.
We also explored the incredible activity of insects all around, including parades of ants. From the trees above to the insects below, what a spectacular environment.
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