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Dear ${member.firstname},


Our 2009 Expedition Guide is hot off the press, so if you'd like to be among the first to grab a copy, you can order online.

 

And remember, our early bird special offer lasts until 28 November 2008 - if you book before then you can get 10 per cent off the cost of your expedition.

 

Finally, don't miss our November debate (in Latest News). It's guaranteed to be lively, fun and thought-provoking - see you at the Royal Geographical Society!

 

Best wishes, 

Jane Nijssen

Jane Nijssen,
Editor

Contents

Latest news

Expedition of the month:
Cheetah

Field diary

Research focus:
Forests

Take Action

Visions of Earthwatch

Latest News

Do you have a passion for primates or plankton?

Are you fascinated by fungi, or biased towards bats and bees? Join in our November debate at the Royal Geographical Society and make up your own mind which species is irreplaceable. And if you missed our October lecture, you can now listen to the speakers online.


Earthwatch ambassadors take to the sea

Record-breaking yachtsman Brian Thompson and explorer Paul Rose share their exciting ocean adventures.


Earthwatch scientist comments on IUCN Red List

"It is not too late to act" says Dr James Burton, who was among an Earthwatch delegation to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona last month.



Earthwatch scientists discover previously unknown coral reef

Reef off Curieuse Island in the Seychelles supports large number of mega-fauna.



Are you a marathon fundraiser?

Earthwatch has one Silver Bond place for the Flora London Marathon 2009. If you'd like to run for Earthwatch, and you think you can raise at least £2,000, then be first off the starting blocks to apply.



Hippo sanctuary wins prestigious award

Earthwatch and the Nature Conservation Research Centre were instrumental in setting up the sanctuary in Ghana.



Love ethical fashion and Earthwatch?

Gina Conway Aveda Salons will hold its 4th ECO Charity Fashion Show in London in 2009. Gina Conway is considering Earthwatch as the beneficiary charity, but we must make a case for support. You can help by emailing jlewis@earthwatch.org.uk, typing "Please Gina, choose Earthwatch!" on the subject line. If you would like to receive details about this event, please include your contact information.



Primates are among the species being debated in November.

A previously unknown reef has been discovered in the Seychelles.

Earthwatch has helped to set up the hippo sanctuary in Ghana.


Cheetah
Volunteers can enjoy the spectacular landscapes of Iceland

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

The things we saw and learned over those eight days have inspired me to want to know more and have given me a much broader understanding.

Land Rover employee Jon Tongue's expedition to Iceland is a life-changing experience.
Research officer Lianne Evans takes stock of the first field season at Wytham Woods.

In profile:

Meet Dr George McGavin, who will be arguing the case for bees at the Earthwatch debate at the Royal Geographcial Society.
Read more.

Take action!

Since its inception in 1975, National Tree Week has become the UK's largest tree celebration, launching the start of the winter tree planting season. Up and down the country, people get actively involved in

a series of enjoyable events. Earthwatch's Simon Laman gets to the roots of our fascination with trees and outlines how you can be part of the fun in 2008. Read more...

Amazon Riverboat Exploration

Photo credits (from top): Philippa Demonte, Katie Wilson, Dave Smith, Mark Harper, Vicky Potts, Mark Hipwell, Rowan Byrne, Tim Fogg, Martin W Skov, Paul Harris.