Coral reefs in Belize are revealing early bleaching signals, and students document these shifts with the Coral Watch protocol, contributing data to global monitoring efforts. This hands-on reef science anchors their learning as they explore climate impacts, build critical thinking skills, and return home motivated to take meaningful action.

Shelbi, a Piikuni leader in the Service Corps, is helping strengthen connections with local tribes and engage Native youth in conservation. After the pandemic, she and other Piikuni members brought cultural knowledge and land-based traditions into the program, inspiring a future where Indigenous-led conservation grows across Montana.

For 20 years, EPI Mexico has inspired more than 64,000 young people to connect with nature through science, community, and hands-on conservation. Learn about the stories and impacts behind two decades of transformative education.

Climate change is reshaping life at Costa Rica’s Pacuare Reserve. Rising sand temperatures skew sea turtle hatchlings toward all females, and coastal erosion threatens nesting sites. EPI students witness these impacts firsthand, joining nightly beach patrols, collecting data, and learning how science and conservation practices help protect endangered turtles.

Citizen science is rewriting what we know about Yellowstone’s wildlife. Two groundbreaking studies—powered by data collected by students and volunteers—reveal that bison are ecosystem engineers and that large herbivores defy the old grazer-browser labels. From DNA metabarcoding of scat to tracking bison herds, these discoveries show how community-driven science is transforming conservation and inspiring the next generation of ecologists—thanks in part to the fieldwork of EPI

At Pacuare Reserve, a young girl saw a leatherback turtle for the first time and discovered her scientific calling. Today, programs like EPI Costa Rica’s continue to inspire local students to protect biodiversity and become agents of change.

The Knowledge from the Territory project strengthens basic and upper secondary education in Baja California Sur through situated learning, involving teachers, students, and communities in a lively, participatory methodology connected to the environment.

A journey of hope and loss: honoring Lonesome George, nurturing new life, and facing the challenge of plastic pollution in the Galápagos.

Exploring Galápagos with EPI: wildlife tracking, invasive species control, and kayaking reveal the archipelago’s unique natural wonders.

EPI courses combine hands-on science, field research, cultural exchange, and conservation to build skills and connect students with nature.

EPI celebrates 25 years empowering youth through science to lead conservation in a world facing urgent environmental challenges.

EPI Mexico empowers students through place-based learning, turning their environment into a classroom for real-world impact!

Embark on a transformative journey with Ecology Project International on Espíritu Santo Island, blending education and student travel.