The document describes the Cyberhives Virtual Communities of Learning biodiversity education program run by INBio. The program aims to promote innovative use of science and ICT in classrooms and protected areas to generate learning experiences about local biodiversity. Specific objectives include determining ICT's impact on student motivation, establishing collaborations between students/teachers/scientists, training participants, and establishing virtual learning communities. The program involves schools, students in grades 3, 5, 7, 10-11, teachers and scientists. Results show over 1200 highly motivated students and teachers developing projects and participating in online communities, providing new opportunities for interdisciplinary work. Students enjoy hands-on scientific method experiences. Future work includes expanding nationwide, exploring other fields