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The new 2009 Expedition Guide is here!
There are research projects you can join, running in 30 countries worldwide, working on climate change, ocean health, threatened natural resources and cultures. Want to take a look at them all online right now? Just go here:
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Prefer to leaf through our new printed Guide? Just go here and request your free Guide today!
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There are research projects you can join, running in 30 countries worldwide, working on climate change, ocean health, threatened natural resources and cultures. Want to take a look at them all online right now? Just go here:
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Prefer to leaf through our new printed Guide? Just go here and request your free Guide today!
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Think you know what happened on Easter Island?
Thing again. Come hear the rest of the story during an extraordinary event presented by Earthwatch and the Archaeological Institute of America.
Please join us at the prestigious Lenox Hotel in Boston on February 23rd for our Winter 2009 Lecture:
Sustainability Lessons from Easter Island:
Re-Thinking Rapa Nui's Ancient Agriculture
5:30 PM - Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres Reception
7:00 PM - Lecture
The surprising history of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) will be revealed by Earthwatch Principal Investigator (Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Culture) Dr. Christopher M. Stevenson of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
While most of us think we know the story of environmental and social collapse on Easter Island and take it as a cautionary tale for modern culture, Dr. Stevenson's work suggests we haven't heard the whole story-and may be learning the wrong lessons.
Dr. Stevenson is co-author of the acclaimed Prehistoric Rapa Nui, winner of a 2008 Fulbright Specialist Award, and recipient of the 2007 Aviva/Earthwatch Award.
His work reveals the complex history of this extraordinary island and its inhabitants, raising new theories about their use of the environment, development of sophisticated agricultural practices, ability to adapt their society to preserve natural resources, and ultimately devastating encounters with other cultures.
Earthwatch is honored to join AIA in presenting Dr. Stevenson's work to the public as part of our joint commitment to learning from and preserving cultures worldwide.
Please join us and our host, Tedd R. Saunders (President, EcoLogical Solutions Inc. & Chief Environmental Officer for the Saunders Hotel Group), along with AIA Executive Director Tressa Keller, for this unique winter evening.
Please join us at the prestigious Lenox Hotel in Boston on February 23rd for our Winter 2009 Lecture:
Sustainability Lessons from Easter Island:
Re-Thinking Rapa Nui's Ancient Agriculture
5:30 PM - Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres Reception
7:00 PM - Lecture
The surprising history of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) will be revealed by Earthwatch Principal Investigator (Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Culture) Dr. Christopher M. Stevenson of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
While most of us think we know the story of environmental and social collapse on Easter Island and take it as a cautionary tale for modern culture, Dr. Stevenson's work suggests we haven't heard the whole story-and may be learning the wrong lessons.
Dr. Stevenson is co-author of the acclaimed Prehistoric Rapa Nui, winner of a 2008 Fulbright Specialist Award, and recipient of the 2007 Aviva/Earthwatch Award.
His work reveals the complex history of this extraordinary island and its inhabitants, raising new theories about their use of the environment, development of sophisticated agricultural practices, ability to adapt their society to preserve natural resources, and ultimately devastating encounters with other cultures.
Earthwatch is honored to join AIA in presenting Dr. Stevenson's work to the public as part of our joint commitment to learning from and preserving cultures worldwide.
Please join us and our host, Tedd R. Saunders (President, EcoLogical Solutions Inc. & Chief Environmental Officer for the Saunders Hotel Group), along with AIA Executive Director Tressa Keller, for this unique winter evening.
Digging for Dinosaurs
I had the most incredible experience working on an Earthwatch paleontology project in southern Utah.
Let me start by saying that digging in the dirt in Utah in August was not my idea - Earthwatch sends a staff member with the first team on any new project, to help smooth out any wrinkles, and it was my turn.
But I am SO glad I went! The staff was great, the other volunteers were fun, and the work was fascinating! We found 4" dinosaur claws, a whole skull, and a bone that might be from an unknown dinosaur! The researchers were great teachers and storytellers, which made the bones really come to life - and we visited some local museums to see where "our" dinosaur fit in. After work we swam, and on our day off, we went on a rafting trip and had a blast.
So if you think you might like to play Indiana Jones for a week or 2 - go! We have lots of projects - if you're looking for comfort, the Mammoth Site in South Dakota is for you. And if you after something really special, go to Olduvai Gorge and continue the Leakeys' work.
(note: The expedition I was on isn't running at the moment - but hopefully we'll get another one going out there - there's plenty of work to do!)
Kathy, the Earthwatch Webmaster
Let me start by saying that digging in the dirt in Utah in August was not my idea - Earthwatch sends a staff member with the first team on any new project, to help smooth out any wrinkles, and it was my turn.
But I am SO glad I went! The staff was great, the other volunteers were fun, and the work was fascinating! We found 4" dinosaur claws, a whole skull, and a bone that might be from an unknown dinosaur! The researchers were great teachers and storytellers, which made the bones really come to life - and we visited some local museums to see where "our" dinosaur fit in. After work we swam, and on our day off, we went on a rafting trip and had a blast.
So if you think you might like to play Indiana Jones for a week or 2 - go! We have lots of projects - if you're looking for comfort, the Mammoth Site in South Dakota is for you. And if you after something really special, go to Olduvai Gorge and continue the Leakeys' work.
(note: The expedition I was on isn't running at the moment - but hopefully we'll get another one going out there - there's plenty of work to do!)
Kathy, the Earthwatch Webmaster
Not all volunteers are physically fit
Sedentary folks make great volunteers, too.
Earthwatch has expeditions for all fitness levels - we just profiled a woman who has been going on our Mammoth project in Hot Springs, South Dakota, for many years - and although she didn't want us to tell her age, it's been a while since she was 80 :)
The Mammoth dig has been going on so long that they've built a museum around it, so the volunteers have the luxury of climate control and ramps and stairs - and electricity and hot running water in their accommodations, too - not always true of digs :)
A few of our projects ARE very physically challenging - on Moose & Wolves, volunteers hike all day carrying 40 pound packs.
Now I'm what you'd call differently-fitness-abled - if I put a 40 pound pack on, I'd just lie on my back and flail like a bug!. But I've been on 2 expeditions so far, and plan to go on many more.
If anyone wants to find out about expeditions that might be suitable for them, let us know!
Kathy, the Earthwatch webmaster
Earthwatch has expeditions for all fitness levels - we just profiled a woman who has been going on our Mammoth project in Hot Springs, South Dakota, for many years - and although she didn't want us to tell her age, it's been a while since she was 80 :)
The Mammoth dig has been going on so long that they've built a museum around it, so the volunteers have the luxury of climate control and ramps and stairs - and electricity and hot running water in their accommodations, too - not always true of digs :)
A few of our projects ARE very physically challenging - on Moose & Wolves, volunteers hike all day carrying 40 pound packs.
Now I'm what you'd call differently-fitness-abled - if I put a 40 pound pack on, I'd just lie on my back and flail like a bug!. But I've been on 2 expeditions so far, and plan to go on many more.
If anyone wants to find out about expeditions that might be suitable for them, let us know!
Kathy, the Earthwatch webmaster
