For over thirty-five years, the Chilcotin Ark Institute has carried out research and conservation projects in the Chilcotin Ark of British Columbia, Canada, working alongside volunteers, university practicum students and citizen scientists. Our Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews show what that work is really like, from counting mountain goats and California bighorn sheep to collecting data in the field and becoming part of our community in the wilderness.
The best way to understand a volunteer placement or university practicum with us is to hear from the people who have done it. Here you’ll find their experiences in their own words, through blog stories, podcasts, videos, certificates, music, books and testimonials. Whether you’re researching the Chilcotin Ark Institute before you apply or looking for ways to contribute to conservation yourself, we hope these stories help you decide if this is the right place for you.
Blogs
Our blog stories are Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews from volunteers and practicum students, who write about what it’s like to take part in conservation projects in the Chilcotin Ark, from population counts in the mountains to daily life at the ranch.
California Bighorn Sheep Volunteering Study
Read Charlie’s blog story about the annual California Bighorn sheep population count
Wildlife Volunteer – My Role in Conservation
Read Molly’s blog story about how she got involved in conservation during her time at the ranch
Read Lisa’s blog story about how she contributed to the annual mountain goat population count
Podcasts
Our podcasts share Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews and stories as members of our community talk about conservation in the Chilcotin Ark, including protecting vulnerable species, tracking wildlife and stewardship in forestry. These episodes introduce you to the people behind the work and how they approach it. Find out more on our podcast page.
Listen to Dorine describing one of the ways we contribute to conservation of the Chilcotin Ark on a large scale
Connecting to Nature by Tracking Bears
Listen to Charlie describe a wildlife tracking and conservation pack trip she and Manon guided, sharing their knowledge of bears with their guests
Stewardship – A Forest Practices Board Perspective
Listen to Lisa describe how forestry in BC incorporates stewardship into their work and how the CAI incorporates these same lessons
Videos
Our videos are Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews that show the Chilcotin Ark and our conservation work through the eyes of those who have taken part, from a university practicum at the ranch to a wildlife tracking and conservation trip.
Lilli’s Fall University Practicum
Watch Lilli’s video about her ranch experiences during her university practicum
September 5 Day Wildlife Tracking and Conservation Trip
Watch this video about Christina’s wildlife tracking and conservation trip, contributing to white bark pine and mountain goat conservation
Chilcotin Ark Institute – Who We Are
Find out more about the Chilcotin Ark Institute and how our conservation volunteers contribute to the conservation of the Chilcotin Ark
Certificates
Our certificates are Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews that record the contribution that volunteers and practicum students have made to the conservation of the Chilcotin Ark. Each one reflects a participant’s own experience, including the skills they learned, the challenges they met and what they took away from their time with us.
Music
Our songs share the story of the Chilcotin Ark, its watersheds, parks and protected areas, and why they are worth protecting, adding a musical voice to our Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews. Listen for inspiration to make your own contribution to conservation. Find out more on our music page.
Listen to our album about the parks and protected areas of the Chilcotin Ark – your conservation contributions help protect this area
Find out more about the philosophy the Chilcotin Ark Institute shares with Trails to Empowerment and our other partners
The Virtues of the Chilcotin Ark
This album features a song for each watershed of the Chilcotin Ark – you can help conserve them by working on land plans
Books
Our Six Principles anthology books take Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews deeper, with stories from members of our community about nature conservation, nature connection and living with purpose. You can find out more about each book through the links below and on our books page.
Nature Conservation: A Six Principles Anthology Book
Read our Nature Conservation anthology book, a collection of blog stories about how our conservation volunteers contributed to conservation in the Chilcotin Ark
Six Principles to Live Life with Purpose
Learn more about all of our Six Principles through blog stories written by Trails to Empowerment community members
Nature Connection: A Six Principles Anthology Book
Read our Nature Connection book with more blog stories from our community members, see how Nature Connection and Nature Conservation are linked
Testimonials
Our testimonials are Chilcotin Ark Institute reviews from past volunteers and practicum students, in their own words. They share what it was like to contribute to conservation here, what they learned and how the experience has stayed with them.
Ready to contribute to conservation?
Now you’ve explored our reviews and media content, you’re ready to take the next step and make your contribution to the conservation of the Chilcotin Ark! Head over to our Get Involved page to see all the ways you can make a difference for the Chilcotin Ark by becoming a wilderness steward.
Gain FREE access to our Nature Conservation Course today!
All of our programs and courses with our training partner the Institute for Human Potential are self-directed providing you with information, inspiration and self-reflection prompts for you to put into action. Are you ready to gain free access to your Nature Conservation course?
You will learn:
- about the flora, fauna and landscapes of the Chilcotin Ark
- the fundamentals of wildlife tracking and observation
- practical skills and knowledge to make your contribution to conservation