CONSERVATION & GALAPAGOS

Lead Adventures Conservation programs focus on protecting the natural environment. The objectives of these programs are: maintain a live collection of endangered plants, improve the health, nutrition and education of the local communities, be models of environmental education and more!

ECUADOR MAINLAND

Amazon Biological Station

The Amazon Biological Station is located in the Tropical Wet Forest connecting the Andes Mountain Range to the Amazon River Basin. It is labeled as one of the most biological diverse areas in the world, and known as an Alpha Biodiversity Hot Spot. The Biological Station, created in 1986, is a center for field research and education in the tropical rainforest region of the upper Napo River of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

The Galapagos Experience program gives participants a chance to explore the most popular islands while still devoting quality time to preserve the archipelago. The first two weeks focus on conservation and social projects where volunteers will see first hand the variety of challenges that face the Galapagos today. The last week is spent exploring Isabela, Galapagos' largest island. Activities include visiting a tortoise breeding center, hiking volcanoes and snorkeling with delightfuly playful sea lions. See more about Galapagos Volunteering

The Biological Station has worked to develop reforestation, habitat reconstruction, and agro-forestry activities utilizing native species for the last 18 years throughout Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands sit in the Pacific Ocean about 1000km west of Ecuador. Because the islands were never connected to the mainland, many species of plants and animals are unique to the Galapagos. In 1835, the young naturalist Charles Darwin, arrived to the islands. His collections from the Galapagos became central to his theory of how species evolve.

PERU

Natural Reserve Lima

The wetlands are part of the ecological corridor that goes all along the Pacific coast. In this Natural Reserve,several kinds of birds (migratory and resident) come looking for shelter, food and a place to nest. Flora is represented by 67 species of plants. The most representative being totoral (grows in swamps and 5 centimeters per day); gramadal (grows in sandy soil) and wild bushes.

CONSERVATION & GALAPAGOS

ECUADOR MAINLAND

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

PERU

Peru Tours & Hostel

Ecuador Tours & Hostel

Volunteer Galapagos Information

Ecuador's Information