Day, Date (2024) | Activity |
May 15-16 | Fly to Reykjavik (Keflavik), then shuttle to domestic airport & fly to Egilsstaðir. Drive to Skalanes field station, stay there four nights |
May 16-19 | At Skalanes, study the impact of invasive plants and Arctic bird colonies on soil chemistry |
May 20 | Visit Hallormsstaðaskógur National Forest and Vallanes organic farm. Overnight in Breiddalsvik. |
May 21 | Drive to Skaftafell National Park via Hofn, Jökulsarlon, and Kviarjökull, stay there three nights |
May 22 | Skaftafell area, glacier walk, water sampling |
May 23 | Skaftafell area, study plant colonization in deglaciating terrain, drive to Dyrholaey in the late afternoon/evening |
May 24 | Group project work day |
May 25 | Drive to Landeyjahöfn & take ferry to Vestmannaeyjar (Heimaey), climb Eldfell volcano, visit volcano museum, return to mainland |
May 26 | Service project – to be determined (perhaps tree planting) |
May 27 | Visit Fridheimar greenhouses, Gulfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir. |
May 28 | Visit Hellisheiði geothermal power plant and Carbfix facility. Go to Blue Lagoon spa in the afternoon. |
May 29 | Fly back to US |
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