Life at BIB

Use the links on this page to access interesting and informative articles about Life at BIB! More are being added regularly, so come back often to check — or ask for a particular topic on the forum and we’ll try to post something about it right away.

LIFE AT BIB is a unique experience.  From this page you can link to:

BIB Attractions – information about things like the weekly Garden Share, hiking trails, pontoon boat trips, swimming and soirees, and horseback riding with local guides — right here at BIB. 

Pets at BIB  pages will give you advice for keeping a pet happy and healthy at BIB, common tropical maladies to watch for, vets people recommend, fencing solutions, etc.

Reusing and Recycling Suggestions  will advise you on how to successfully recycle, compost, re-use, and otherwise meet the goals of the ecovillage we live in.

Do-it-yourself Projects such as creating a hammock-style swinging chair, making biochar, assembling a water filter and building a traditional hearth will spark ideas for even more projects around your home.

Landscaping and Gardening discusses landscaping, gardening around your home, on your veranda and inside your house, creating a kitchen garden, and advises on what plants do well in Belize. Learn about local medicinal plants and how to make medicine too.

Local Produce – fruits, berries, herbs, etc. will acquaint you with the local fruits, berries, veggies and herbs, and when they are in season.  Then, try your hand at traditional local recipes, or favorites from other BIBers.

Wildlife & Natural History Galleries/Information features a Belize Wildlife & Nature Gallery with paintings and informational articles about the natural history all around BIB, while a photo gallery will feature photographs of Belize natural history taken and offered by any BIBer who wants to share.

Turkey Vulture

The turkey vulture, with bright red, featherless head, often hangs around with black vultures,…
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Doodlebug

In sandy areas look for conical depressions roughly 2” across. If an ant slides into…
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Puma

Technically, the puma, although quite large, isn’t considered to be one of the “big cats”…
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Achiote or Annatto

Also known as the Annatto and Lipstick Tree, this evergreen shrub grows 6’-24’ tall, with…
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Great Curassow

Occasionally, usually near dawn or dusk, you might see a pair of secretive Great Curassows…
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Leaf Katydid

A Leaf Katydid imitates a leaf scudding across my veranda very convincingly, with bright green…
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