Impact Report 2024 Together, we are creating a future in balance with nature. We are thrilled to share the impact our team, partners, participants, and collaborators have contributed to throughout 2024. Through research, education, and on-ground action, we continue to champion citizen science, empowering individuals to gather critical environmental data, drive policy change, and protect biodiversity for future generations. Key Impact Highlights: Over 35,347 hours of citizen science and learning. More than 70% of our...

South Coast New South Wales: Nowra to Batemans Bay What to expect Program length Program length 3 months  Online Engagement Online Engagement 1-2 hours per week  Environmental action project Hands-on environmental project to be implemented in your community.   Who is eligible Who is eligible Youth living in regional and remote areas from Nowra to Batemans Bay, as well as rural Victoria. In person expedition Training length Training length 5 days (Mon to Fri)...

South East Queensland What to expect Program length Program length 3 months Online Engagement Online Engagement 1-2 hours per week  Environmental action project Hands-on environmental project to be implemented in your community.   Who is eligible Who is eligible Youth living from Newcastle to the Gold Coast, as well as other rural and regional areas in northern New South Wales & south east Queensland.  In person expedition Training length Training length 5...

Far North Queensland: Cairns to Cape Tribulation What to expect Program length Program length 3 months Online engagement Online Engagement 1-2 hours per week  Environmental action project Hands-on environmental project to be implemented in your community.   Who should apply Who should apply Youth living in rural, regional and remote areas from Rockhampton to Cape York as well as inland QLD.  In person expedition Training length Training length 5 days (Mon to...

Hunter Region & Port Macquarie: Newcastle to Port Macquarie What to expect Program length Program length 3 months Online Engagement Online Engagement 1-2 hours per week  Environmental action project Hands-on environmental project to be implemented in your community Who should apply Youth living from Newcastle to the Gold Coast, as well as other rural and regional areas in northern New South Wales & south east Queensland.  In person expedition Expedition...

Become an Agent of Change with Earthwatch Australia Take action for the planet and be part of something bigger.  Earthwatch Student Challenge Looking for an exciting environmental opportunity for high school students? The Earthwatch Student Challenge offers fully funded science expeditions for Year 10, 11 and 12 students during school holidays. Live and work in the field alongside professional scientists, contributing to real-world environmental research. You'll take part in hands-on activities like monitoring biodiversity, measuring carbon and water levels, and...

Our commitment to you Earthwatch is dedicated to ensuring a profound commitment to our community. We prioritise delivering meaningful and impactful experiences, valuing the trust our participants place in us to engage with science and the environment. Our commitment encompasses a dedication to safety, ethical research practices, and the utmost respect for cultural and ecological diversity. Explore a range of Earthwatch policies, protocols and documents below. Child Safety 22 September 2023 Earthwatch Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing, empowerment and...

Frequently Asked Questions Expedition general queries What is included in the cost of the expedition? What is included in the cost of the expedition? Your contribution covers important research costs, such as equipment, permits and supplies; food, accommodations, and local transport; safety and welfare management; travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance; and preparatory materials. Our scientists rely on your contributions in order to produce top-quality research while hosting teams of citizen scientists....

How to get Involved We have various partnership and funding options to help you establish a Tiny Forest or to be involved in the Tiny Forest movement. Get in touch to find out how you can become involved. Become a Tree Keeper Interested in becoming a Tree Keeper? Earthwatch is seeking passionate and engaged local community members to become nature stewards for the environment. Tree Keepers are volunteers who care, monitor, and learn from Tiny Forests over a two-year period. Volunteering as a Tree Keeper is a fantastic way to get involved in your...