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Adventures Online: Go Beyond the Ice in Antarctica

Program No. 24214RJ
Discover the wonders of the seventh continent without leaving home! Join our experts for a look into the wildlife and history of Antarctica during a live, online learning adventure.

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At a Glance

Experience the wonders of Antarctica without leaving home during this live, online learning adventure! With our Antarctica expert, get a first-hand account of what it’s like to live in an Antarctic field station and learn how the continent is administered. Through online field trips, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and its islands as you discover penguin rookeries, field stations and abandoned whaling stations. Get a primer on identifying the region’s marine birds and mammals, including dolphins, fur seals, blue whales and penguins. Take in lectures on the history of the continent, from whalers to one of Antarctica’s most famous heroes, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Throughout your online adventure, get to know your fellow Road Scholars as you all delight in the stories and online experiences that bring the ice to life.

What You'll Learn

  • “Step foot” on the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands as you explore penguin rookeries, international research stations and abandoned whaling stations online.
  • Join our Antarctica expert for a look at what it was like to live in an Antarctic station.
  • Learn about the wildlife that inhabits this frozen continent, including Rockhopper penguins, Black-Browed Albatross, Leopard Seals and more.

General Notes

You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
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Miko Golachowski
Miko Golachowski is a biologist with a lifelong passion for natural history and exploration. He has been fascinated by cold regions since childhood and spent his first winter as a scientist at the Polish Antarctic Station “Henryk Arctowski.” He eventually became base commander of the 32nd Polish Antarctic Expedition. Since 2005, he has shared knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with groups on Antarctic expedition cruises. He loves writing about ecology, nature conservation, history, and spending time with his daughter and a motley crew of creatures.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Miko Golachowski View biography
Miko Golachowski is a biologist with a lifelong passion for natural history and exploration. He has been fascinated by cold regions since childhood and spent his first winter as a scientist at the Polish Antarctic Station “Henryk Arctowski.” He eventually became base commander of the 32nd Polish Antarctic Expedition. Since 2005, he has shared knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with groups on Antarctic expedition cruises. He loves writing about ecology, nature conservation, history, and spending time with his daughter and a motley crew of creatures.
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Nicole Flores Jara View biography
Nicole was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region made her lead programs within South America since 1998 including several trips to Antarctica. She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
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