Thank You for Your Donation
Your generosity makes a world of difference!
Because of you, the Charles Darwin Foundation can continue safeguarding one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on Earth. Your gift to our year-end campaign helps ensure that the Galapagos Islands, a living laboratory of evolution, remain a thriving haven for wildlife, science, and conservation.
Your Impact
Galapagos Workshop
Protecting endangered species like the Galapagos giant tortoise and Galapagos penguins.
Supporting scientific research that informs conservation action and policy.
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Restoring critical ecosystems that support Galapagos’ unique wildlife.
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The Scalesia forest, a hotspot for insect species unique in the world
The Scalesia forest on Santa Cruz Island hosts 150 endemic insect species, representing 21% of those recorded in Galápagos within six studied groups. The research highlights their ecological importance and warns about threats from habitat loss and invasive species, reinforcing the urgent need for restoration and long-term conservation efforts.
Schmidt Ocean Institute
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Listen to our podcast: The Station
This is The Station—a podcast series, coming to you directly from the Charles Darwin Research Station, where we dive into stories of science and wonder from the Galapagos Islands.
Episodes available in Spanish and English.
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Your gift fuels research, conservation, and hope
From all of us at the Charles Darwin Foundation, thank you for standing with us and with the Galapagos Islands!