ATREC is committed to creating a passion for environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity in the Dominican community. As such, we are in the process of developing numerous partnership programs with local communities, businesses and educational institutions. We will continue to update our lists of partnerships as more are finalized.

The following private sector partners welcome students and researchers from Springfield:

• Papillote Botanical Gardens
  A beautiful nature-retreat and gardens in Trafalgar (45 minutes from Springfield), ideal for horticulture research
  www.papillote.dm
  
• Rainforest Aerial Tram Dominica
  Newly-constructed aerial gondolas provide and excellent opportunity for canopy research in Laudat (1 hour from Springfield)
  http://www.rainforestaerialtrams.com/dominica-rain-forest-park.php