Travel the World. Make a Difference.

ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø 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 hand holding a Flammulated owl (Psiloscops flammeolus) with trees in the background
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Varies
Varies
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.

Help scientists study small forest owls in Utah and Arizona to understand their response to climate change and habitat loss.

North America & Central America : Snow Basin, Utah or Portal, Arizona, United States
Lead Scientist
Dave Oleyar, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days - Each day filled with impactful activities
Starting at $3,450
Expedition Details
A colony of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) (C) Anthony Brown
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
South African Penguins

Join ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.

Africa : Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Richard Sherley, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days - Each day filled with impactful activities
Starting at $4,200
Expedition Details
Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus)
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Trailing Penguins in Patagonia

How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.

South America : Camarones, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
Lead Scientist
Gabriela Blanco, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days - Each day filled with impactful activities
Starting at $4,150
Expedition Details
ÃÀ¼§ÉçÇø participants hike through the forest to the research site (C) Mary Rowe
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Wildlife and Reforestation in Brazil

The once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil has been reduced to less than one-sixth of its former size.

South America : Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu- REGUA, Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lead Scientist
Manoel Muanis, Ph.D.
Duration
7–13 days - Each day filled with impactful activities
Starting at $2,750
Expedition Details
A tagged Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) with its iconic large curled horns (C) R. Reading
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe

What can we learn about the behavior, habits, and needs of wildlife living in the Mongolian steppe?

Asia : Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, Dornogobi Aimag (Province), Mongolia
Lead Scientist
MS. Ganchimeg (Gana) Wingard
Duration
14 days - Each day filled with impactful activities
Starting at $4,250
Expedition Details
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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

As a new retiree, I was looking for an organization that I could become a part of that would keep me active, contribute to a worth while cause, be a learning experience, and be fun.

Mary O'Donnell — Marine Life Conservation in Costa Rica

Our Research Focus

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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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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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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