83 volunteer experiences found
Sea Turtle Conservation Project
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Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Playa Matapalo Airport, near Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Planeterra Foundation This sea turtle project is a science-based conservation program, which was created with the purpose of protecting female sea turtles, nests, and hatchlings laid on the Matapalo beach, against poachers and natural and introduced predators. A turtle hatchery protects the eggs of this endangered species and the program has ensured the survival of the sea turtles with a large increase in the number of hatchlings in the area. Local staff and volunteers also collect information about nesting activities that is… more |
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Mountain Waters of the Czech Republic
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Mountain Waters of the Czech Republic
Prague Airport, Czech Republic
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15 Days • from $2,695* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) By the time the Eastern Bloc collapsed in 1989, acid rain from coal-fired power plants from countries to the west had already damaged more than two-thirds of these forested headwaters. Forests were dying, water quality was diminished, and mountain streams had been without fish for 40 years. Now, 17 years later, conditions are improving. Sulfur deposition has dropped and forestry practices have improved. Mountain ecosystems, streams, and lakes are recovering. Researchers Dr. Josef Krecek and Zuzana Horicka started working with… more |
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Bahamian Reef Survey
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Bahamian Reef Survey
San Salvador Airport, Bahamas
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Coral reefs are at serious risk due to climate change, coastal development, over fishing, and other environmental stressors. One of the first signs that corals are in trouble is coral bleaching, when algae living within the reef organism fail during environmental stress, leaving the coral colorless and leaving area fish without nutrition. Prolonged bleaching kills coral, with drastic impacts on marine biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and shore protection—and bleachings are on a dramatic rise worldwide. Coral diseases have also been increasing… more |
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Dolphins of Greece
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Dolphins of Greece
Vonitsa Airport, Greece
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8 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) In the waters of Ionian Greece, within sight of landmarks of ancient Hellenic history, bottlenose dolphins congregate in unusually high numbers. The nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf sustain a rich biodiversity where charismatic animals--including sea turtles and a variety of birds--can be easily encountered. Bottlenose dolphins in the Amvrakikos Gulf are threatened by human activities bringing about ecosystem change. Scientists who monitor these dolphins have been able to identify most individuals and have estimated that 150 dolphins live in the… more |
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Managing Mangroves and Capturing Carbon in Kenyan Communities
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Managing Mangroves and Capturing Carbon in Kenyan Communities
Mombasa Airport, Mombasa, Coast, Kenya
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Mangrove forests are among the most productive wetland ecosystems on Earth. These tropical coastal woodlands provide crucial habitat, protect coral reefs from sedimentation, and, as demonstrated by the tsunami of 2004, play a critical role in protecting tropical coastlines. They are also one of the most threatened habitats. Historically, mangrove forests lined three-quarters of all tropical and subtropical coasts. Today, less than half of these forests remain, and an estimated two percent more are degraded each year for firewood, building… more |
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The Glory Of Ghana
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The Glory Of Ghana
Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana
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7 Days • from $1,290* per person
Provider: Globe Aware The Glory Of Ghana takes place in beautiful Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, in southeast Ghana, near Mount Adaklu. Once part of the German colony of Togoland, then occupied by the British, the country finally gained independence in 1957. Ho itself is safe town, enveloped by a lush, mountainous surrounding area, and well-known for a lively and huge open market that attracts people from all over Ghana and Togo. There are a few internet cafes, numerous churches and… more |
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Fighting Poverty In India
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Fighting Poverty In India
Jaipur Airport, Rajasthan
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8 Days • from $1,380* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Globe Aware's new (as of summer 2009) India program is based in Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744, founded Jaipur, "The Pink City". Built in 1727 Jaipur was the first planned city of India and the King took great interest in its design. The title of "The Pink City" is in reference to its distinctly colored buildings, which were originally painted that color to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. Jaipur has… more |
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Meerkats of the South African Kalahari
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Meerkats of the South African Kalahari
Upington Airport, South Africa
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14 Days • from $3,895* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Cooperative breeding, in which animals help others raise their young, occurs in many animal species. It appears to be common in the Kalahari Desert, where extreme conditions have molded cooperative breeding in meerkats, those inimitable relatives of mongooses that stand upright to peer across the landscape. The explanation for this behavior has been that related animals benefit by having shared genes passed on in the young they helped nurture. However, renowned behavioral ecologist Dr. Timothy Clutton-Brock and his colleague Dr.… more |
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South African Penguins
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South African Penguins
Cape Town International Airport, South Africa
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12 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Infamous as Nelson Mandela's former incarceration site, this island is a hotspot for seabird biodiversity, including threatened bank cormorants, African black oystercatchers, and 15,000 African penguins. It also lies in the middle of major shipping lanes, and the risk of oil spills to local seabirds has been well documented. The worst oil spill occurred in 2000, when 13,000 penguins were "oiled" on Robben Island alone. Most of these were cleaned and released, but the future of this penguin population (reduced… more |
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Tanzania Expedition Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro And Build An Organic Farm In Zanzibar
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Tanzania Expedition Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro And Build An Organic Farm In Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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14 Days • from $5,499* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy Join us and summit Mt. Killimanjaro, at 19,345 feet the highest peak in Africa, and visit the shrinking glacier fields before they become a historical memory. Then journey to the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, off Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, to build an organic poultry farm for a local community in need. more |
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Peru Women'S Weaving Co Op
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Peru Women'S Weaving Co Op
Cusco Airport, Peru
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Planeterra Foundation Since 2005, we have been working with the Ccaccaccollo community to develop a women’s weaving cooperative. Most G Adventures groups are able to visit this community as part of the Sacred Valley Tour where they meet the women and learn about all the stages of the weaving process; from hand-spinning the wool, dying the wool using natural dyes, and participating in a weaving demonstration. Travelers are also given the opportunity to purchase high quality textiles directly from the women who… more |
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Five Nigth Rainforest Biology Workshop
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Five Nigth Rainforest Biology Workshop
Lima, Peru
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6 Days • from $1,200* per person
Provider: Rainforest Expeditions Our Academic programs provide students with first hand exposure to subjects such as ecology, wildlife inventories, monitoring of macaws and giant river otters, in addition to an insight of threats and opportunities to sustainable development in the region. In this program a morning is spent at the Native Community of Infierno providing a great opportunity for interaction with your hosts. The other activities of the program are mainly focused at data collection. more |
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Nicaragua Expedition Hiking Twin Volcanoes And Build A School Kitchen
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Nicaragua Expedition Hiking Twin Volcanoes And Build A School Kitchen
Managua Airport, Nicaragua
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9 Days • from $2,299* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy In March, Roadmonkey returns to the land of Rubén Darío, one of Latin America’s most revered poets, to explore & hike two spectacular volcanoes - one of them still quite active - and then build a kitchen for a school in the northern highlands near Honduras.Our expeditions are more than mere guided tours. We allow serendipity and spontaneity into the schedule. We bring a small group of thoughtful, like-minded adventurers together. If you want an international experience that you’ll remember… more |
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Kenya Summer Safari Adventure for students
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Kenya Summer Safari Adventure for students
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
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13 Days • from $6,500* per person
Provider: Elevate Destinations This safari will offer high school students the opportunity to experience Kenya’s singular beauty and extraordinary wildlife while participating in local conservation and community efforts.Such a journey to Kenya represents an introductory field opportunity for students intent on becoming global citizens. Students will be introduced to current practices of resource management and interact with the diverse peoples that make up modern day Kenya. more |
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Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
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Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
Churchill Airport, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
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10 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Global warming is most dramatically visible at the edge of the Arctic, where peatlands run in a broad strip around the globe. These wetlands contain as much as 20% of the world’s carbon, usually locked in permafrost. But as the permafrost thaws, carbon dioxide and methane — the most pernicious greenhouse gases — may be released, which in turn could increase the rate of global warming, with devastating implications for the planet. What happens to the peat here will not… more |
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Carnivores of Madagascar
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Carnivores of Madagascar
Mahajanga Airport, Mahajanga, Madagascar
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13 Days • from $2,595* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Madagascar’s lemurs are famous the world over, but their rare predator the fosa remains a mystery. One of the most ferocious predators on Earth, the cat-like fosa is actually a large relative of the civets. Seven of the eight civet-like carnivores that stalk Madagascar's forests are found nowhere else in the world. The habits and population status of many civets are virtually unknown. Dr Luke Dollar and Rahajanirina Léon Pierrot, working with veterinarian Dr Julie Pomerantz, are monitoring carnivore populations… more |
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Perched on the eastern slope of the Andes above the Amazon basin, the cloud forest of Ecuador hosts thousands of different caterpillar species, and an equally impressive diversity of plants. Caterpillars in Ecuador and elsewhere have a variety of strategies designed to break through plant defenses and protect against parasites and predators. Whether they grow stinging "hairs," develop immunity to specific plant toxins, or frantically wiggle their way to freedom, caterpillars must figure out how to keep the food coming… more |
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Fort Arbeia and the Roman Empire in Britain
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Fort Arbeia and the Roman Empire in Britain
South Shields Airport, United Kingdom
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7 Days • from $1,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Two millennia ago, the Roman Empire stretched all the way to northern England, which the Romans considered the very edge of civilization—and perhaps the world. Arbeia, the Roman fort overlooking the river and harbour from Lawe Top, became part of one of the largest and busiest supply depots in the northern Roman Empire, as it was less than four miles from Hadrian’s Wall, which the Empire built to mark its northern boundary and protect its settlements from the region’s native… more |
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Limuru Children'S Center
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Limuru Children'S Center
Airport, Central, Kenya near Limuru, Kenya
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Planeterra Foundation The Limuru Children's Centre (LCC) is situated amongst the tea fields of the Kenyan highlands, on the outskirts of Nairobi. LCC has three main programs; long-term care, day care and feeding program, and academic scholarships.LCC currently has 35 boarders that are under their care full-time, aged 4 – 15 years old. These children are either orphaned, or come from an unstable family environment. For those children that have relatives, LCC works hard to reunite them with family members, if they… more |
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Red Hill Pre School
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Red Hill Pre School
Cape Town International Airport, South Africa
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Planeterra Foundation The Red Hill Pre-School is located amongst the informal settlement of Red Hill Township, outside Cape Town, South Africa. The Pre-School is made up of over 30 children between the ages of 2 and 6. They attend school 5 days a week and are provided with two meals each day and educational activities that include outdoor play, songs, dance, art, reading, writing and many more. A Child Sponsorship program has also been established to provide parents with the support needed… more |
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