How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
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.
Showing 8 of 8 matchesBees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Join researchers in the towering mountains and verdant forests of Utah to monitor the health and diversity of bee populations.<
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?
Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.

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.
Be more than a tourist
I will treasure my time in the Budongo Forest with my Earthwatch team and the the amazing staff and researchers there.
Our Research Focus

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

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

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.