MangroveWatch Community Events Get involved Join our MangroveWatch Community Events in Mackay and Townsville! MangroveWatch is coming to Mackay and Townsville! The MangroveWatch movement is citizen science with purpose - Research that helps form better management and conservation for your threatened tidal wetlands.  This work is supported by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, to bring free community events to your area. Register below now! Register your attendance Townsville Wetlands Community Engagement Events: MangroveWatch Launch & Information...

Donate to mangroves Give to the ‘Groves and help save marine ecosystems! Mangroves and Saltmarsh are among the most valuable and productive ecosystems on earth, and are also the most threatened, disappearing at an alarming rate globally. Will you help us in the fight to conserve these coastal superheroes? Donate today Living at the interface between land and sea, mangrove forests play a crucial role in safeguarding our coastlines, keep our beaches and coral reefs beautiful, provide homes for diverse marine life, and serve as vital carbon sinks, mitigating climate change impacts. However,...

View our 2024 Expedition Guide! View the Digital Expedition Guide Earthwatch expeditions take you off the beaten path to discover nature as you’ve never experienced it before.  Explore our exciting range of expeditions and actively participate in conservation efforts across the world. Download a copy or share it with a friend, our expedition guide is sure to inspire a conversation about environmental research and your future adventures with Earthwatch. Access the digital guide here. Will you join us in protecting our planet? Ready to book your...

Impact Report 2023 In an era of rapid global change, Earthwatch's mission is vital. We mobilize diverse individuals from different sectors to work with scientists to deliver high impact environmental outcomes. In the 2023 Impact report, we have collected case studies, highlights and key results from the year to share with our valued community and supporters.   We are thrilled to share a summation of the impact that our team, partners, participants, and collaborators have contributed to over the course of the year of 2023: Hosted over...

South Coast New South Wales: Nowra to Batemans Bay What to expect Program length Program length 3 months (September, October, November 2024)  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 In person expedition Training length Training length 5 days (Mon to...

Far North Queensland: Cairns to Cape Tribulation What to expect Program length Program length 3 months (October, November, December 2024) 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 Cairns to Cape Tribulation 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 (May, June, July 2024)  Online Engagement Online Engagement 1-2 hours per week  Environmental action project Hands-on environmental project to be implemented in your community.   In person expedition Expedition length Training length 5 days (Mon to Fri) Onsite 24 hrs  Dates Dates May 20th to May 24th 2024  Venue Venue The...

Youth Development Agents of Change for the Environment (ACE) Agents of Change for the Environment is a game-changer for young adults from rural and regional Australia who dream of being part of the solution to solving environmental issues in their local community. A unique, fully funded experience that blends citizen science and learning in nature, with both in-person and online educational sessions, all evidence-based and designed just for you.   This program is designed to create active youth led hubs for environmental action in select locations across Australia. Priority is given to applicants...

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 bestinterests...