What’s involved?
What is Earthwatch?
Earthwatch is an organisation that help run environmental, ecological and sustainability expeditions all over the world. They are involved in studies ranging from understanding climate change, uncovering ancient architectural remains and sustaining communities.
Earthwatch currently supports around 90 scientific field research projects in 30 countries.
www.earthwatch.org/australia
Photographer : Earthwatch website
Caption : Tracking Brazil's Elusive Jaguar
Tracking Brazil's Elusive Jaguar
The expedition involves working with the Jaguar Conservation Fund to radio track mammals and discover their habits and needs. I will conduct a mammal census, collect and analyze scat, and perform behavioural observations. I will also assist with camera trapping, data input, and data processing. I am hopefull I will get the opportunity to help capture and radio collar carnivores, including puma, maned wolves, crab-eating foxes, ocelots and jaguars.
www.earthwatch.org/australia/exped/silveira.html
Why should people do this?
In 2008 I was lucky enough to be sponsored by my work to go on an Earthwatch expedition in Kenya. This year I would love to be able to volunteer again on this earthwatch expedition.
I learned so much in my last trip about the environment, the cultures of Kenya, and the importance of creating and maintaining sustainable environments.
Anyone can go on an Earthwatch expedition, I highly recommend it!
I hope this page will give you enough information about the expedition and ecourage you to help support me in my endevours to attend.
Other stuff
Current Sponsors
City of Cockburn
I recently received a grant from the City of Cockburn for $500. Many thanks to the CoC!.
Fundraising
I am currently involved in some fundraising initiatives, these include:
- Chocolate sales - Target amount $500
- Numbers raffle board - 1st Prize: Signed 09 West Coast Eagles guernsey - Amount raised $400
- City to Surf 12km run
Progress
My target is to raise $5000 to cover the costs of the expedition ($3600) plus flights and accomodation.
As of June 1st 09 I have managed to raise approximately $1400.
Contact information
www.earthwatch.org/australia
Email me @ Holdswhc@iinet.net.au
I want to do this!
