<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ecology Project International]]></title><description><![CDATA[EPI's mission is to inspire youth with nature and empower them with science, fostering tomorrow's leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:09:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ecologyproject.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Path into Conservation: Inside Montana FWP’s AmeriCorps Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Binga has a pretty interesting job. One day he might be in a Missoula classroom teaching students what to do if they encounter a bear. The next day he could be creating videos for Wildlife Wednesdays on Instagram, and the day after that he might be leading a bird count. How did he get there at such a young age? Through MFWP AmeriCorps, a program that not only makes a significant impact on conservation but also provides career opportunities for its members.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/a-path-into-conservation-inside-montana-fwp-s-americorps-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c218844c7bef1d02deb74</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:26:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_32cbc0eb8529401281728e791f38d74b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Still Travel: EPI’s Commitment to Safety, Science, and the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a teacher considering whether to bring students abroad, you’ve probably felt the weight of that decision now more than ever. Shifting U.S. travel advisories, international tensions, and a news cycle that never slows down. These are very real issues that deserve real acknowledgement. At Ecology Project International, these questions are always at the forefront of our minds: Should we travel right now? Is it worth the hassle? We believe the answer is yes, and we want to show you why. ]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/why-we-still-travel-epi-s-commitment-to-safety-science-and-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2874a0bcf454bfefdecd15</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:34:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_c896e8e32862416386a3fc79461a0136~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EPI Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un grato reencuentro con EPI México tras una década ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Después de 10 años de haber vivido una experiencia magnífica en un curso de monitoreo de ballenas con EPI México en su época estudiantil, Digandi volvió como una adulta profesional para participar en un curso de monitoreo de tiburón ballena. En este blog ella nos cuenta su vivencia tras este grato reencuentro con el campo en un curso de EPI México]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/un-grato-reencuentro-tras-una-d%C3%A9cada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a174e96e39bc17a59bac5ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:45:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_5f3aaa0749eb4496900fead703f18c3d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EPI México</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellowstone at a Crossroads: Science and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellowstone was the first national park ever created anywhere in the world, with a history spanning more than 150 years. And although it remains one of the least human-altered landscapes in the United States, the impacts of climate change are already becoming visible across this iconic conservation area. EPI students learn about this impacts through participatory science while collecting data for ongoing research]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/yellowstone-at-a-crossroads-science-and-resilience-in-the-face-of-climate-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15f71cc51194f8f20c2290</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_c167e883d1fd4fcf8b66644fdd0681a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Yellowstone to the Olympic Peninsula: An educator shaped by many landscapes ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At just 23 years old, Maeve Cain has lived a lot, and in a lot of places. In that journey, she has taught in Yellowstone, instructed ski lessons in Idaho, and now works as a science educator in one of the most diverse national parks in the world: Olympic National Park in Washington. And we're proud to say that EPI has been part of that path.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/from-yellowstone-to-the-olympic-peninsula-an-educator-shaped-by-many-landscapes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01f829e8ad7aab1e59ff5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Teacher Resources]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:17:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_cdbdd2bdf7044f64a1609483e582ac64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature’s Calendar: Phenology and Participatory Climate Science]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past three years, Joe has closely observed the flowering process of a serviceberry tree (Amelanchier alnifolia) outside his office. As he explained during the webinar, something as simple as watching leaves and flowers emerge in early spring can be a powerful way to do climate science.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/nature-s-calendar-phenology-and-participatory-climate-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f23195829c52805ba93708</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:18:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_b3a91d25bde0400c8c84da7ff582a192~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_587,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Full Circle Moment: How Two Childhood Friends Found Their Way Back to EPI]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the odds? Two childhood friends once traveled to Mexico together on an EPI trip, and years later, fate brought them back together, this time as coworkers. In this interview, they share what that journey meant to them, how their paths crossed again, and what it's really like to work alongside someone who's been part of your story since the beginning.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/a-full-circle-moment-how-two-childhood-friends-found-their-way-back-to-epi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f11e1289aa25024ee0aa28</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:34:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_f87b2f6119334daa810c43e0d768f626~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mariko Rizzuto</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Anxious Traveler’s Guide to Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am an anxious traveler and an overpacker. I don’t get out of the country much, and I get SUPER motion sick on planes. Despite all of this, I found myself on a flight to Costa Rica in the middle of March. Here’s how it went]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/an-anxious-traveler-s-guide-to-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0f6d1ddc36f17623264f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_d82da54d6df9431298b98a18d2a2b07f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EPI Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Field to the Classroom: Professional Development That Actually Sticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chandra Dunbar and Birgid Niedenzu are bringing the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems into their classrooms. By joining EPI’s professional development, these educators traded traditional lectures for hands-on research in Costa Rica and Mexico. Now, their students are solving real-world problems with urchins and sea turtles, sending engagement "through the roof". Discover NGSS-aligned PD that slashes prep time and reignites your passion for teaching.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/from-the-field-to-the-classroom-professional-developtment-that-actually-sticks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2ce678f0e652aaa2f3af6</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:25:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_48abb7861ccf419fa730d322ec22b3c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galápagos in the Face of Climate Change: An Urgent Lesson from a Natural Laboratory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Galápagos Islands were fundamental to our understanding of life's evolution on Earth, but the effects of climate change are already evident in this natural sanctuary. Because they are islands, their ecosystems are extremely fragile and now face serious risk. Faced with this alarming reality, Ecology Project International (EPI), in partnership with the local organization ECOS, is strengthening its commitment to working with young people through conservation-focused educational programs.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/gal%C3%A1pagos-in-the-face-of-climate-change-an-urgent-lesson-from-a-natural-laboratory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b31747d558374c818d9457</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5b13_c7c4a0b4f5e94d28a0506b2474e3f299~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcoming Mia Wais as EPI’s Director of Philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[At EPI, conservation has always been about more than science. It’s about people: students, educators, communities, and supporters working together to protect the natural world. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Mia Wais as EPI’s new Director of Philanthropy. Mia joins our team with a passion for building relationships and helping supporters feel deeply connected to the impact they make.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/welcoming-mia-wais-as-epi-s-director-of-philanthropy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698501e64ef7940ceef260bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Ecology Project International]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:35:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_60cd10956b0c43b4b2d06ae78f7febf5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from the River: Why Riparian Forests Matter More Than We Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy rivers don’t happen by accident. In this webinar recap, Rad Watkins explains how forested watersheds and thriving riparian zones prevent flooding, reduce erosion, filter pollutants, and protect water quality. Learn why native vegetation along riverbanks is essential—and how simple human actions can either restore or degrade an entire river system.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/lessons-from-the-river-why-riparian-forests-matter-more-than-we-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69988067f63bd550f09f1db2</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Classroom]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_d647335a09a74120b816ee832219c056~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belize’s Coral Reefs on the Climate Frontlines: How EPI Engages Students in Real Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/belize-s-coral-reefs-on-the-climate-frontlines-how-epi-engages-students-in-real-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6932f87f138c033374d27185</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:52:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5b13_64860d3b4abf4519856ef88a993f47ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelbi St Goddard: Growing Tribal Stewardship in Piikuni Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/shelbi-st-goddard-growing-tribal-stewardship-in-piikuni-youth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931fa306778c81fbc36a3f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:41:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_246a66543fe842d69279db9537618a86~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Stokstad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 Years Transforming Lives: EPI’s Journey in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/20-years-transforming-lives-epi-s-journey-in-mexico</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69273026e132343177f40550</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_a67de9b4e32e4d69965a3199a1772fd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 años transformando vidas: el viaje de EPI en México]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durante 20 años, EPI México ha inspirado a más de 64.000 jóvenes a conectarse con la naturaleza a través de la ciencia, la comunidad y la conservación práctica. Conocé las historias e impactos detrás de dos décadas de educación transformadora.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/20-a%C3%B1os-transformando-vidas-el-viaje-de-epi-en-m%C3%A9xico</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6927242005a24a4ad9581390</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:42:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_a67de9b4e32e4d69965a3199a1772fd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sea Turtles in a Warming World: How EPI Teaches Climate Change in Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/sea-turtles-in-a-warming-world-how-epi-teaches-climate-change-in-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f1293427064b4fa44baf10</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:29:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_b27db784bf4e420e8b7daf0ef62ae5d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Studies, One Lesson: How Citizen Science is Transforming Our View of Yellowstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 students.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/two-studies-one-lesson-how-citizen-science-is-transforming-our-view-of-yellowstone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc52bc586b49739ab66e7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:12:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5b13_b9e8d7d75a3d44f7aeeab50676bc9c57~mv2_d_2617_1566_s_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganesh Nayak: Bridging Adventure and Environmental Education in Manipal]]></title><description><![CDATA[From biking across the globe to leading wildlife surveys in his hometown, Ganesh Nayak, assistant professor at Manipal Institute of Technology (India) and EPI alumnus, is turning adventure into environmental action. Discover how he’s inspiring students to explore, protect, and connect with nature.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/ganesh-nayak-bridging-adventure-and-environmental-education-in-manipal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b8ab709c892374b0b133e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Alumni Programs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:14:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_b89acb954f244e33b4495a86a0717033~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_792,h_487,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Wood</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPI Costa Rica: Conservation with Local Roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.ecologyproject.org/post/epi-costa-rica-conservation-with-local-roots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689e481742de65ddee1fb00d</guid><category><![CDATA[Program Features]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/148e60_36e337dc4ee043c2ae8a7d1f1d2ca2c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luis Diego Molina</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>