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Endemic Plant Species Nursery Support
Highlights
- In the nursery, assist Galapagos National Park rangers with tasks such as transplanting of seedlings, pruning, and prepping of nursery beds.
- Assist in the management of plagues and invasive species.
- Answer questions that tourists or locals may have when visiting the plant nursery- a perfect opportunity to practise your language skills!
- Learn about Isabela’s endemic flora in an impactful way!
- Gain Spanish fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
- In the nursery, assist Galapagos National Park rangers with tasks such as transplanting of seedlings, pruning, and prepping of nursery beds.
- Assist in the management of plagues and invasive species.
- Answer questions that tourists or locals may have when visiting the plant nursery- a perfect opportunity to practise your language skills!
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About the program
Volunteers will support the Galapagos National Park conservation efforts of Isabela Island's endemic flora.
Role Overview
IOI plays a strategic role in supporting conservation efforts of Isabela’s endemic flora.
Beginning in 2024, IOI will assist the Galapagos National Park in the operation and maintenance of its plant nursery located in the highlands of Isabela. This facility plays a key role in the ...
Typical day
7am Grab the local bus from Puerto Villamil to the highlands where you'll be dropped off at the Galapagos National Park Endemic Plant Species Nursery.
7:30am-12pm Assist the park rangers in their daily tasks to support the conservation of endemic plant species, this may include transplanting of ...
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Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
IOI asks all volunteers to arrive a Monday start date and depart on the final Sunday with a 2-week minimum stay. Once you have booked your project, you will be sent a Welcome Email detailing the next pre-arrival steps.
Program fees
Meet your organization
IOI - Empowering Galapagos
Non-profit - founded in 2006
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Monique
About the project
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