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Earthwatch International Headquarters
3 Clocktower Pl.
Suite 100
PO BOX 75
Maynard, MA 01754Map thisEarthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. %newline% %newline%Today,...
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Samburu Wildlife and CommunitiesThe Samburu people of Kenya, traditionally nomadic pastoralists, have coexisted with a diversity of wildlife for hundreds of years, but growing human populations and settlement patterns put both people and wildlife at risk.
At the Samburu Field Center, you will experience a side of Kenya most tourists miss. You will get to know the local people who are happy to share their culture, and make a real difference in the lives of this community.
Earthwatch supports 3 scientific research projects in Samburu:
Carnivores in Conflict - track and monitor all 6 of Kenya's large predators, and investigate conflicts with livestock and local residents.
Saving Grevy’s Zebras - From 4x4 vehicles, you will count and photograph the extremely endangered Grevy's zebras to monitor their population.
Medicinal Plants - Help identify plants the Samuru use, and investigate whether some may purify drinking water, a huge need in this arid land.
Volunteer on a scientific field research projectMonday, December 31, 2007 - Thursday, December 30, 2010Earthwatch volunteers participate in real, scientific field research projects around the world. From the Arctic to Australia, from New York City to Inner Mongolia, scientists are working with our volunteers to collect critical environmental data.
We have expeditions for adults, teens, families and school or other groups.
You can:
- Capture, examine, tag and release crocodiles in Zambia, birds in the Tetons of Wyoming, or fossa in Madagascar
- Dig for fossils where the Leakeys worked at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, or on Easter Island, in Fiji or in Thailand.
- Observe and photograph dolphins and whales in the Bahamas, the UK, Greece or Canada
- Snorkel or SCUBA dive in the Seychelles or the Caribbean to monitor coral reef health.
Earthwatch supports over 100 expeditions all over the world. Find the project that's right for you.
Environmental Partnership Promotes Turtle ResearchEarthwatch and Ocean Conservancy have partnered to promote conservation of all seven of the world's endangered sea turtle species.
The goal of the project is to show that public involvement in turtle conservation has a bigger economic impact on local communities than traditional hunting.
Earthwatch ExpeditionerRead a copy of the Earthwatch enewsletter, The Expeditioner.
This issue includes articles on catching crocodiles on the Zambezi River in Zambia, the problems of being a sea turtle, and lots of other interesting info.
Earthwatch Job OpportunitiesEarthwatch has a number of job opportunities available. Jobs may be located in our offices in Maynard, MA, Oxford, UK, or Melbourne, AU, or at one of our field centers.
Please see our online listing for details.
