Earthwatch
Founded in 1971, Earthwatch is the world's leading non-profit environmental volunteer organization. Earthwatch engages people worldwide in field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

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Students working on climate change research with Earthwatch
A great video from Earthwatch’s Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) studying climate change in Churchill, Manitoba. Find out more at http://www.earthwatch.org/SCAP
Multimedia technology combined with electronic communication has created an unprecedented opportunity to let teachers and students see and hear what it is like to be in the field doing important environmental research.
Meerkats of the Kalahari
We have been working on our study population of meerkats in the Kuruman River Reserve for 13 years. As a result, almost all of the meerkats in our study group are well used to humans observing them. You will work with members of an established group of researchers from all over the world.
Clay Lick Overview
Macaws on the clay lick near Tambopata Research Center on the Tambopata River in SE Peru.
Macaws on Clay Lick
A close up view of the macaws on the clay lick near the Tambopata Research Center in SE Peru.
Macaws in Trees
A close up view of the macaws in trees at the clay lick near the Tambopata Research Center in SE Peru.
Adrian measuring macaw chick
Measurement and weight of macaw chick at Invisible nest
Earthwatch and Starbucks, Changing the World
Earthwatch and Starbucks are working together in Costa Rica to find a better, more sustainable way to grow coffee, benefiting not just the ecosystem, but the farmers and community as well.
Baby Vulture, Baga Gazaryn Chuluu, Mongolia
Amelia and I hike up to a vulture’s nest overlooking camp, and find that it is occupied by a baby vulture.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Rich Reading, of the Denver Zoo, who identified this vulture as a Cinerous vulture. Rich is part of a research program that tracks the birds.
Info from http://www.wildlifeextra.com/cinerous-vultures.html :
Cinereous vultures, also called Eurasian black vultures, are the largest raptors in Eurasia, and boast an impressive 8- to 9-foot wing span. These vultures are considered ‘vulnerable to extinction’ in Europe by the World Conservation Union. Current estimates put the global population at about 4-6,000 individuals. These impressive birds breed in mountainous and steppe areas from Spain to Mongolia and south to the Himalayas. They have been spotted on Mount Everest at altitudes of up to 23,000 feet.
Mongolia supports the world’s largest remaining breeding population of cinereous vultures, possibly more than 75% of the world’s population of these vultures, which are declining everywhere else. Hunting, poisoning, loss of nesting habitat, human disturbance of nesting sites and food scarcity are taking a toll on these surprisingly graceful birds.
Wildlife biologists with the Denver Zoo and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences have been studying the nesting ecology of cinereous vultures in Mongolia’s Ikh Nart Nature Reserve since 2003, with Earthwatch support. As part of their research, they have been placing leg bands on young vultures just before they fledge, and in 2005 began attaching large wing tags that were originally developed for California condors. Mongolian and Denver Zoo biologists initiated the study to better understand the factors influencing nesting success in the hopes of conserving the species and facilitate recovery in other portions of its range.
Climate Change Research in Australia
Earthwatch principle investigator Dr. Stephen Williams discusses how he came to study climate change in Australia’s rainforest. http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/williams.html
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A Celebration of Our OceansCreated about a month ago
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Frances

Frances Just back from Coastal Ecology of the Bahamas in Exuma. It was a blast. Sealey rocks.

Sabrina N Lopez

Sabrina N Lopez I can't wait 2011!

Alexine Keuroghlian
Alexine
Alexine
earthwatch mentioned in this article by Jeff Wilford in Seacoast magazine
JD Moore

JD Moore Ed, I praise your continuing effort to gain knowledge of the planet and the many things going on. I missed getting the Expedition Guide so I would have to find time to see it on line. Something I really would find valuable is getting time to read the results of these studies in the peer-reviewed journals.

Cammy Kinstedt

Cammy Kinstedt If we don't save the earth, we can't save ourselves.

Alexine Keuroghlian

Alexine Keuroghlian I would like to share one more thing now that we have the ability to network. In loving memory of our dear friend and field companion, Jose Carvalho (Ze de Galia). Ze worked in the Atlantic Forest through my Master's and Ph.D (Funded by EW). His dream was to see the Pantanal. He went to the Pantanal as we were making our field transition, months later he passed away with a stroke/heart attack, at age 45, Dec. 2001. His passion for nature inspired him to go back to school, he was in his 3rd year in college. He loved life, nature, and people... Many Earthwatch Volunteers have met and worked with Ze in the field. I'm hoping I can finally reach out to those that have had the priviledge to spend time with Ze.

Alexine
Alexine
Please help me share this...
Alexine Keuroghlian

Alexine Keuroghlian HI, I've had the pleasure of being a PI for... about 10 years.. first in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and later the Pantanal... Volunteers participated on our Peccary project. I would like to share an article that was primarily due to Earthwatch volunteer support. Thanks!!

Check out the first article on white-lipped pecarries' role as ecosystem engineers in palm stands http://www.springerlink.com/content/l440g07v66q56660/fulltext.pdf?page=12 seconds ago · Comment · LikeUnlike · Report

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Alexine--thanks so much for sharing this and for all your work with Earthwatch over the years!
Charles

Charles Sustainability of our planet Earth transcends political parties and ethnicity...it is a global priority!

Inez Korff

Inez Korff Getting ready for Whales of British Columbia in July ~~~

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Third Annual Party Against Climate Change
Looking for the coolest and hottest event of the summer? Don’t worry, you’re not confused—you’re just getting in the mood for Earthwatch’s third annual Beat the Heat Party A...
Host:Earthwatch
Time:6:30PM Thursday, August 13th
Location:Washburn Paviliion, Museum of Science
Daniel C. Knapp
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Don’t miss out on yourEarthwatch’s charity ball with a unique twist – the SustainaBall!
Don’t miss out on your chance to attend Earthwatch’s very own charity ball with a unique twist – the SustainaBall! Following a successful first year, we’re now working hard ...
Host:Earthwatch
Time:5:30PM Saturday, September 5th
Location:Henley Business School
Nora Rodriguez

Nora Rodriguez Can't wait to do this!!!!

Evgeny Kolev

Evgeny Kolev Anyone with experience from a trip with a child?

Earthwatch
One world. One Ocean. One Chance.
http://www.earthwatch.org/oceans2009 Join us for this special evening in New York City to celebrate and support Earthwatch's global oceans research and education programs, wh...
Host:Earthwatch
Time:6:00PM Monday, May 18th
Location:The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center
Wallace J. Nichols

Wallace J. Nichols missed you guys at the PUMA event, heard it was great!

Carolyn Nagle

Carolyn Nagle I'm glad I found your group!

Katie Gregory

Katie Gregory I have participated in two Earthwatch projects...the Pantanal and Damsel Fish of Barbados...... BOTH WERE REALLY AWESOME!

Markus Thamm

Markus Thamm Hi,

Earthwatch will participate in the first annual Denver Green Festival, to be held on Saturday, May 2nd (10 am - 7 pm) and Sunday, May 3rd 2009 (11 am - 6 pm). Please stop by, chat with us and get information about Earthwatch.

http://www.greenfestivals.org/denver/

Markus
Earthwatch Colorado Chapter

Ricky Tio

Ricky Tio I recently applied as a volunteer....hope I will be accepted when the decision is released Mid May.....I recently saw a program on Discovery about this gas in Alaska.....quite scary...

Nancy
James Jackson

James Jackson UK teachers can apply for free epeditions now -www.earthwatch.org.uk/europe/educators

Tiffany Murphy

Tiffany Murphy Way to go Earthwatch!!

Kathy Flippin

Kathy Flippin The Teen Team Program is WONDERFUL! Keep up the great work!

Abdul Nafees

Abdul Nafees I am going for Mammals of Nova Scotia expedition this summer :)

Stephanie

Stephanie I just got my award letter for Nova Scotia in April!!! I'm so excited!