The Morpho Institute

09/05/2026

Our 2026 Limited Edition tee is here, and it's only yours from May through August. Featuring the complete life cycle of the iconic blue morpho butterfly with original art from the brilliant Scott Partridge this shirt will take you through all your summer adventures! BONUS! All proceeds go directly to our Educator in the Amazon Scholarship Fund. Limited run. Real impact. Don't wait.
Order here: https://tinyurl.com/4626h2mn or via link in bio!

09/05/2026

Board members Ro Ruiz and Amanda Rowland presented today at the Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff! This Canadian conference is AMAZING and all sessions are conducted outside - no matter the weather! Put it on your calendar for 2027.
Ro and Amanda presented on The Science Behind Stewardship Superpowers: Most programs create awareness—but awareness alone doesn’t always move students to act. Today’s youth care deeply about climate change, yet many feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure how to make a difference. This session offers a different path. Explore a research-aligned framework that turns climate worry into agency through public commitment, peer influence, and nature-based wonder. Grounded in behavioral science, NGSS, and conservation biology, this approach strengthens stewardship and amplifies impact across learning communities. You’ll learn key ingredients that nurture long-term stewardship, and practical strategies you can use right away. If you want to help youth move from fear to confidence—and from concern to meaningful action—this session is for you. The ripple starts here. Will you be part of it?

06/05/2026

Some days, you just need to know that Paradise Tanagers exist on this planet.

Photo: Phil Kahler, Morpho Alum

06/05/2026

We love it when education, art, and conservation intersect! Thanks for making this possible for Angela - and us!

Experiences like this don’t stay with the teacher—they ripple out to every student they reach.

03/05/2026

It's TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK and here's a BIG SHOUTOUT to all the AMAZING EDUCATORS in and out of our network who are EDUCATING FOR CONSERVATION! We 💚🌎🌱💙you! Thanks for all you do to make this world a better place. Scroll through for links to our free resources, scholarship opportunities, and limited edition merch that supports our teacher scholarship fund!
1% for the Planet

02/05/2026

Our May Rainforest Explorer is out! It's a perfect pair to your weekend coffee with stories about Pollinating Frogs, Indigenous StoryMaps, Amazon Phenomena, and more!
Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/65dd05ce6d5d/rainforest-explorer-pollinating-frogs-phenomena-conservation-storymaps-more
Get it delivered to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/a4d3661e94e5/morphonet

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Interactive maps explore how Isolated Indigenous Peoples in South America are protected and threatened across the Amazon and Gran Chaco.

01/05/2026

Our 2026 Limited Edition tee is here, and it's only yours from May through August. Featuring the complete life cycle of the iconic blue morpho butterfly, illustrated by the brilliant Scott Partridge in the spirit of the great mid-century artist Charlie Harper — this shirt is as stunning in the field as it is meaningful. Words from our board president Ro Ruiz accompany the design, because this is more than merch. Every purchase goes directly to our Educator in the Amazon Scholarship Fund.
Limited run. Real impact. Don't wait.
Get yours here: https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/morpho-institute-merch-store

30/04/2026

Oh come on! This is just amazing!

CHECK THIS OUT! 🤯
One of the coolest moths in the Amazon, this beauty mimics toxic Tortoise Beetles to avoid predation! 👀
The beetle incorporate toxins from the plants they eat as larvae and then show off these aposematic colour as adults so birds don't eat them! 🐦
How cool is nature? ❤️🖤

30/04/2026

Great new course and it’s free! Thanks for sharing Pacific Education Institute!

Teachers, check this out: Project Learning Tree is offering a free course for both formal and informal educators. The Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability course provides a clear, engaging introduction to the vital role forests play in our world.

Through a self-paced, online format, participants explore how forests function, what defines a healthy forest, and how forests contribute to ecological, economic, and community well-being. Grounded in the Forest Literacy Framework, the course supports a shared foundation for teaching and learning through real-world connections and informed decision-making.

Explore the course and discover how forest literacy can help students better understand the complex relationships between people and the natural world:

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/forest-literacy-understanding-the-values-of-trees-forests-and-sustainability/01tQn000009vqskIAA

Did you know? Pacific Education Institute proudly coordinates Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Project WET — three outstanding programs that provide hands-on, inquiry-based activities to connect students with the natural world. Each now offers online learning opportunities for educators. Reach out to learn more!