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By Siobhan Ruck, Earthwatch Participant Fierce Faces, Night Forests and Six Years of Owl Research My friend knows how to get my attention—”I saw that there’s an Earthwatch trip to Cave Creek Canyon to study owls.” An Intimate Encounter with Arizona’s Forest Owls was too tempting to pass up.
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Insect populations are declining around the world, and the loss of pollinators is especially concerning. Bees, butterflies, beetles and other pollinating species play a critical role in food production, ecosystem health and biodiversity. The good news is that individuals can make a difference.
Where Conservation Becomes Connection Across mountains, oceans and forests, Earthwatch participants follow the paths of wildlife—and often discover something about themselves along the way. We’ve all seen the phrase on trailheads and park signs: “Leave only footprints, take only memories.”
By Alix Morris and Dr. Stan Rullman As darkness settles over the forest, tiny owls emerge from the shadows. Their soft-edged wings move silently through the trees as they search for prey.
How a close encounter with killer whales sparked a lifelong love of conservation—and could inspire yours. Maddy LePage grew up in Maine with a love for the outdoors but now lives in Minneapolis, where she still seeks experiences that take her beyond the everyday.
By Brendan Hyatt As the climate continues to change, birds must contend with rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns and habitat loss. For many species, these changes threaten nesting habitat, food availability and long-term survival. At the same time, birds are helping scientists better understand how ecosystems respond to environmental change.