Chilcotin Ark Institute Blog

The Chilcotin Ark Institute blog shares stories from the people who carry out conservation work in the Chilcotin Ark of British Columbia, Canada. Written by our volunteers and practicum students, these Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews show what it’s really like to take part, from the challenges of field work to the reward of contributing to conservation.

Field work is an important part of conservation with the Chilcotin Ark Institute. Getting involved in conservation projects such as wildlife population counts, invasive plant species management, grizzly hair collection for DNA analysis, tree planting and more could all be part of your experience. But field work isn’t the only way to contribute to conservation. Responding to referrals, working with other stakeholders to best consider wildlife and habitat, developing land plans and analyzing data collected in the field are all important ways that Chilcotin Ark Institute volunteers contribute to conservation. Our Chilcotin Ark Institute blog stories share some of these conservation projects.

Our remote location means that all volunteers live on site during their volunteer placement. This gives them the opportunity to experience life at our conservation research centre and become part of our community where shared chores such as preparing meals, looking after the animals and maintaining the ranch are tasks that everyone gets involved with and contributes to.

Whether you’re considering a volunteer placement or a university practicum, or simply want to learn more about conservation in the Chilcotin Ark, these stories give you a first-hand view. Ready to take part? See all the ways to get involved.

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