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Dear ${member.firstname},


Welcome to your August eNewsletter. If you haven't already heard about SustainaBall – our first ever fundraising ball, check out our growing range of fabulous auction prizes on offer at this September event.

 

Also this month, read how a community in Kenya has a welcome addition to its primary school, thanks to Earthwatch scientists and volunteers.

 

Finally, in case you're still looking for ideas for a getaway, be sure to cast your eye over our special offers on some incredible Earthwatch expeditions.

 

See you next month!

 

Best wishes, 

Jane Nijssen

Jane Nijssen,
Editor

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Latest news

Expedition of the month:
Saving the Tarangire Migration

Field diary

Research focus:
Amazon Riverboat Exploration

Take Action

Visions of Earthwatch

Latest News

Kenyan villagers celebrate new school block

A school in Gazi will have extra space, thanks to funds raised by Earthwatch scientists and volunteers. The new building will include a library, administration office, and toilet facilities.

Don't miss our special offers!

You can spend less but make just as much difference by taking advantage of our special offers on 17 Earthwatch expeditions. The offers are valid until 30th September 2008.

Book your ticket today

We are counting down the days to our first ever fundraising ball, SustainaBall. Join us at what promises to be a highly enjoyable event.


Village children celebrate their new school building.


Take advantage of this month's special offers, including Bahamian Reef Survey.

 
Saving the Tarangire Migration
The cheetah - the world's fastest mammal.

Field diary...(find out what it's really like)

Our first task was to exercise the three 'Hogwarts' cheetahs - Harry, Ron and Hermione.

Earthwatch volunteer Jon Potts comes face to face with the world's fastest mammal on a two-week expedition to Namibia. Read his diary...
See the rich wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon
Joan Gonzalvo Villegas

Take Action!

Can you ID a bumblebee? If you fancy getting out and about into the countryside this summer (or even as far as your own back garden!) find out how you can take part in bee surveys.

Join in a bee survey this summer

The UK has 25 species of bumblebee, but sadly three of them are thought to be extinct, and others are endangered. Even if you're not an expert, your help surveying the bees in your local area will go a long way. Find out how you can get involved...

Meerkats of the Kalahari

Photo credits (from top): Paul Harris, Dr. James Kairo, Elizabeth Brill, Tom Morrison, Vicky Potts, Paul Harris, Joan Gonzalvo Villegas, Heinz Binz, Dale Morris.