Boomers Abroad

Description

Known by ancient seafarers as the "Enchanted Isles", the island is famed for being part of the inspiration for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Join GVI in the Galapagos Islands and live in one of the world's finest habitats, amongst incredible wildlife including iguanas, tortoises, sea lions and a huge variety of bird species (many which are endemic to the islands). Help with data field research, environmental education, community service, plant conservation, agro-forestry and reserve maintenance. Gain experience, have a great time, and help on these conservation programs in a variety of ways. A week of Spanish lessons are also included on the program.

How this program makes a difference?

The Biological Research Station opened on San Cristobal in 2003. Since then, the station field house and a significant nursery and green house operation have been constructed. Volunteers have begun reforestation work with national park employees, replacing exotic invasive plants with native species. Future plans include the construction of a native plant corridor, from the dry forest portion of the reserve below to the moist forest above. The greenhouse operation will be used to develop organic production processes for fruits and vegetables that are on the approved growing list for the islands. Reforestation with native plants will be emphasized as a Plant Production Center is developed.