Statia Conservation Project
, St. Eustatius, CaribbeanWork in the tranquil island of St. Eustatius, overlooking the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea, helping to conserve the Marine and Quill National Parks of the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation. Volunteers take part in sea turtle monitoring, trail work in and around the dormant volcano, botanical gardening, species monitoring and more from January 2009 onwards for 1 to 2 month periods .
Ocean Spirits Sea Turtle Volunteer Programme, Grenada, CaribbeanJoin the project as a Research Assistant volunteer for 3 weeks or more, and take part in leatherback sea turtle night patrols (including flipper tagging, nest excavations, egg counts) and community outreach programmes on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Work within teams of up to 7 from February 2009 onwards.
Cloud Forest Conservation Programme, EcuadorThe aim of this programme is help to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest by participating in tree planting, trail work, research activities and sustainable living and food production in La Hesperia's Biological Station nature reserve for 3 weeks up to 3 month periods.
In collaboration with the Nature Conservancy in Oregon, USA, you have the opportunity to live and work in remote and beautiful northeastern Oregon on The Nature Conservancy’s Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. Participate in various botany and wildlife research projects for the 2009 summer field season.
Nevada Wilderness Programme, USATake part in environmental projects throughout Nevada's national parks and reserves, in oustanding locations such as Lake Tahoe, the Great Basin, Lake Mead, Death Valley, the Santa Rosa Mountains, the Black Rock Desert and so on, all throughout 2009.
Bear Tracking Project, Northern SwedenLive and work in the Swedish forest in wooden cabins viewing bear, moose, reindeer, beavers and other wild animals. Open to people of all ages, families and nature enthusiasts - short term break, alternative to a holiday!
Kan Tan Project, Costa RicaVolunteer opportunities working in the indigenous reserve of Boruca, in Costa Rica, carrying out ecological and organic agricultural work. Also opportunities for groups to live and participate in activities, such as experiencing indigenous spirituality, craft workshops, discovering cultural practices, building traditional ranchos, and taking part in academic activities related to indigenous and human rights. Volunteer opportunities from December 2008 onwards.
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