New merch alert! 👚
Using screen prints produced by @kimprints we've put together a small collection for 3 of our countries, including Honduras, South Africa and the UK Knepp Estate available in limited edition t-shirts and hoodies!
Find them here: sh.opwall.com

Whilst our 5-day course offers a rewilding safari and in-depth sessions on aspects like carbon survey techniques, our 2-week course can offer this and provide comprehensive experiences such as observing Exmoor ponies and Purple Emperor butterflies, alongside specialized surveys!

What skills can you gain on a Knepp Estate field course? 🌳🦎
Discover insights from rewilding experts, enhance your practical survey techniques, and develop valuable soft skills. Register for a talk to hear all about this unique opportunity at: opwall.com/free-webinar/

New blog post on sustainable travel!
Learn how you can reduce your ecological footprint while exploring the world, from packing eco-friendly essentials to supporting local communities. Check it out here: opwall.com/article/how-to…

Still thinking of joining us in the field this summer? Make sure you book on before the deadline on 31st March to secure your place!
If you are still wondering if it’s for you then have a look through our blogs page to hear from our previous volunteers! - opwall.com/blog

Expedition prep week strikes again!
Today we want to highlight a few essentail things to remember for your expedition preparation!
Flights, vaccinations and insurance!
If you've got any questions remember to email your country specific inbox: 'Country'Operation Wallacea.com

Taking part in an expedition this summer? It's important you fill out the information on our portal so that we can give you the best care possible! Including letting us know if you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or even if it will be your birthday whilst on site!

Peru 2024 has begun!
School groups are currently taking part in a one or two week course whilst travelling and staying on historically restored Amazon rubber boom ships, and at this stage our groups have just got themselves to the boats ready to get started!

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we’d like to say thank you to all of the incredible women who have worked to help Operation Wallacea the organization it is today – researchers, volunteers, school students, teachers, local partners, medics and staff… Today is for you!

Today we want to highlight a brilliant blog post by one of our volunteers for the 2023 season Léa, who joined us in South Africa! Head over to our blogs page to read Léa's blog ‘My Experience in South Africa’ and more! Thank you Léa!
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Let’s celebrate World Wildlife Day! 🌎🐦🐊

World Wildlife Day is a chance to appreciate the importance of wildlife and conservation projects. There is no shortage of incredible species on this planet and they need your support. Let’s celebrate wildlife together!

New Croatia Blog Post! In the blog Raman talks about different ways of surveying birds and some of the most exciting species that the teams found. Head over to our blogs page to have a read!
opwall.com/blog/

📸 Paul Leafe

#croatia #conservation #expeditions

The first Knepp paper was published last month exploring the suitability of the i-Tree Eco model for carbon storage in rewilded landscapes. It's a very exciting achievement for Nancy Burrell et al., and @kneppwilding!

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We are so happy to announce the winners of our 2023 Photo Competition! A big thank you to all who took part, voted and Dan O'Neill for judging!

As well as publishing over 640 papers and discovering 72 new species to science, Opwall has provided studentship funding and academic support for more than 70 PhD students! If you're a new academic looking to get involved email us at [email protected]!

opwall.com/academics/

Students from Salford University joined us on an incredible field course in January to Utila with @diveutila! Are you an academic interested in finding out more about these bespoke field courses? Visit our website or email us at [email protected]! ow.ly/ygV150QxSNz

It's World Ostrich Day, a chance to celebrate the world's largest living bird! Did you know during their breeding season, ostriches produce an egg every two days! They also have three stomachs and, despite the saying, bury their eggs not their heads in the sand! 📸 Evie Courtenay

Today is International Zebra Day, a chance to raise awareness about the threats facing zebras and what we can do to help! There are currently three species of zebra in the wild: Grevy's, plains and mountain, with Grevy's currently Critically Endangered!

📸 Jack Harrison

Meet the 2023 Photo Competition Judge - Dan O'Neill!
Dan has worked with Opwall on 3 expeditions (Mexico, Guyana and Honduras) and, in his earlier career days, filmed our Guyana video
Check out some of his amazing work on his profile - Dan O'Neill

Meet Jack, another panellist for the Careers in Conservation talk. Jack is an ornithologist & bird ringer, currently working at the BBC Natural History Unit as a wildlife researcher for Springwatch & Winterwatch. He is also one half of the 'How Many Geese?' comedy nature podcast!