Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
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Northern ecosystems are being dramatically reshaped by climate change. Join this long-term monitoring effort to uncover what these changes mean for the Arctic-and how they could affect the entire planet.You’ll measure evidence of global warming near Churchill and help researchers as they learn all they can about this fragile environment. In the summer and fall, gear up in waist-high waders to take water samples and assess the abundance of the fish and frogs that make these northern wetlands their home. You’ll also help measure permafrost and monitor the health of the tree line by examining tree cores, which allow researchers to reconstruct tree life histories (to date, the oldest living tree this team has found dates from 1643).But to truly experience the power of the North, join a winter team that focuses on assessing snowpack and taking snow samples. You’ll travel between research sites on a sled pulled by a snowmobile and may even get the chance to build an igloo. This is a rare opportunity to witness firsthand how climate change is transforming one of the world’s most unique environments.2025-2026 Team Dates:Sep 19 - Sep 29, 2025Feb 13 - Feb 23, 2026Jun 05 - Jun 15, 2026Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2026https://earthwatch.org/expeditions/climate-change-at-the-arctics-edge
About Earthwatch
Earthwatch is a non-profit organization that connects people with scientists to improve the health and sustainability of our planet. Since our founding in 1971, Earthwatch has empowered over 200,000 volunteers to take action to address global change using a time-tested model of participatory science and community engagement.Earthwatch supports rigorous scientific research to inform the innovative solutions needed to address the growing impacts of global change. But the scientists can’t do it alone. Our pioneering model of participatory science enables researchers to collect large amounts of data over long periods, allowing them to gather conclusive and compelling evidence to support long-term, community-based conservation efforts.By pairing volunteers with researchers around the world, we are opening channels to communicate science far beyond academic circles. With Earthwatch, everyday people are able to gain firsthand experience with scientific research. Our participants don’t just observe: they collect data, monitor wildlife and restore ecosystems. Volunteers become active participants in environmental solutions while connecting to the natural world in a personal and often profound way.With this model, Earthwatch teams have helped to safeguard critical habitats, conserve biodiversity, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and shape environmental policy.Are you ready to experience hands-on science in some of the world's most astounding locations?
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