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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A white rhino female with her calf (C) Lynne MacTavish
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Conserving Endangered Rhinos in South Africa

Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.

Africa : Northwest Province, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Dawn Scott, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $300 a day)
Starting at $3,595
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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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A bee approaches a flower
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Conserving Wild Bees and Other Pollinators of Costa Rica

Bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea

North America : San Luis de Monteverde and Las Cruces in Coto Brus, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Valerie Peters, Ph.D.
Duration
7+ days (avg. $271 a day)
Starting at $1,895
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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

Researching penguins in Patagonia will be a very tough expedition to beat! The knowledge I have gained from this project is immeasurable and the field setting is beautiful.

Katrina Tecmire — Trailing Penguins in Patagonia

Our Research Focus

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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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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