You’ll join scientists in the field and step directly into the work at hand—tracking wildlife, recording observations and helping answer questions driving the research. From day one, you’re part of the field team, learning how the studies are done and taking on meaningful responsibility.

Depending on the project, you might be involved with any of the following tasks:

Survey Wildlife Populations

Track wildlife across landscapes or open water, recording sightings, locations and environmental conditions. These data reveal where species are found, how many there are in a given area, and how populations change over time.

Observe Animal Behavior

Watch and document how animals feed, move and interact, building a clearer picture of how species use their habitat and respond to environmental pressures.

Tag & Measure Wildlife

Work with scientists to study individual animals using safe, non-invasive methods. When appropriate, you may help collect measurements such as body size or weight and assist with tagging or banding to track a population's movement, growth and survival.

Assess Habitats & Ecosystems

Measure the conditions that shape ecosystems by tracking plant cover, water conditions and visible changes in the landscape.

Deploy Camera Traps & Acoustic Recorders

Set up and maintain remote monitoring tools that capture images and sounds of wildlife, revealing activity that would otherwise go unobserved.

Restore Habitats & Support Field Experiments

Take part in restoration efforts and field studies that test conservation strategies, helping monitor recovery and observe how wildlife responds to change.