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.
Climate Change at the Arctie’s Edge
Northern ecosystems are being transformed by climate change. Join this long-term monitoring effort to explore what these changes mean for the arctic and the rest of the world.
Location: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Activity Level: Moderate
Accommodations: Single Rooms possible; Research Station; Internet access
Food: buffet-style meals; Special diets accommodated
Amazon Riverboat Exploration
Aboard a riverboat deep in the heart of Peru’s flooded Amazon region, you’ll help to conserve river dolphins and monkeys, and protect the fragile South American wilderness.
Location: Samiria River, Peru
Activity Level: Very Active
Accommodations: Single Rooms possible
Food: Chef-prepared meals
Conserving Threatened Rhinos in South Africa
Rhinos are believed to play an important role as “ecosystem engineers”. Help scientists to understand their impact on the environment to help conserve and manage rhinos in South Africa.
Location: Northwest Province, South Africa
Activity Level: Moderate
Accommodations: Single Rooms possible; Double Rooms possible; Wilderness Camp
Food: Chef-prepared meals; Special diets accommodated
Conserving Wetlands and Traditional Agriculture in Mexico
Assist researchers in collecting data on water quality and land use in an ancient agricultural ecosystem within the wetlands of Xochimilco.
Location: Xochimilco, Mexico
Activity Level: Easy
Accommodations: Double Rooms possible; House Internet access
Food: Chef-prepared meals
1. What are the volunteers required to do in Canada?
A.Collect data on water quality. | B.Observe Arctic’s climate change. |
C.Change northern ecosystem. | D.Rebuild the flooded region. |
2. What do the expeditions in Peru and South Africa have in common?
A.Wildlife protection. | B.Water activities. |
C.Various accommodations. | D.Independent research. |
3. Which expedition is suitable for a beginner volunteer?
A.Amazon Riverboat Exploration. |
B.Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge. |
C.Conserving Threatened Rhinos in South Africa. |
D.Conserving Wetlands and Traditional Agriculture in Mexico. |