Travel the World. Make a Difference.

Earthwatch expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference.

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A pileated woodpecker perched in a tree
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Strenuous
Strenuous
Bird Songs of the Olympic Peninsula

Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb

North America : Olympic Peninsula near the City of Forks, Washington State, United States
Lead Scientist
Teodora Minkova, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $262 a day)
Starting at $2,095
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Earthwatch volunteers head to a research site by boat (C) Diana Eddows
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Conserving Wetlands and Traditional Agriculture in Mexico

Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands.

North America : Xochimilco, Mexico
Lead Scientist
Claudia Ponce de Leon, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $285 a day)
Starting at $1,995
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owl
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.

Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t

North America : Snow Basin, Utah or Portal, Arizona, United States
Lead Scientist
Dave Oleyar, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $356 a day)
Starting at $2,495
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Yellow throated toucan on a branch
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Toucans, Parrots, and Other Wildlife in Costa Rica's Forests

Are local tree-planting practices in Costa Rica supporting forest ecosystems and helping to protect biodiversity?

North America : Las Cruces, Coto Brus, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Clare Aslan, Ph.D.
Duration
10 days ($263 per day)
Starting at $2,625
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CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS & CORPORATE PARTNERS

CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS

Explore the world together. Our expert staff can coordinate a meaningful experience for school groups, corporate employees, alumni associations, community groups, or other affiliations.

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Be more than a tourist

I participated in the Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany expedition in September 2017.

Scott Ames — Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

Our Research Focus

Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Ocean Ecosystems

Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

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Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity. 

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Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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