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At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our historyDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreAt the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our historyDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreAt the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our historyDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreJoin the Pristine Galapagos Society and become part of the history books of the Galapagos Islands.
The Pristine Galapagos Society brings together individuals who are passionate about scientific research and conservation of the Galapagos Islands and would like to contribute to a thriving archipelago for generations to come. They demonstrate their commitment by making a planned gift, which can have an impact now or after their lifetime.
Member benefits:
To join the Pristine Galapagos Society:
You can designate a particular asset or dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, the balance or residue of your estate, or make a beneficiary designation of certain assets. You can do this while creating your will or trust, or you can amend an existing one with a simple document. The Charles Darwin Foundation can be either a primary or a contingent beneficiary.
If you are based in the United States, you can leave a planned gift to the Friends of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (FCDF), a United States-registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, established to conduct activities that support or benefit CDF. You can also name FCDF as:
Please contact us if you would like to join the Pristine Galapagos Society – we will be happy to answer your questions.