Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb
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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Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate rel
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study how changing environmental conditions and human influences are impacting
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
Are local tree-planting practices in Costa Rica supporting forest ecosystems and helping to protect biodiversity?
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.

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
Nothing not to like about this expedition! The leaders share passion, intellect, and a gift for organization that turn a great location (Cuba!) into a fantastic adventure.
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.