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Esther Marcayata/CDF
The Islands, Inspiration for Science and Gratitude

Today, I find myself here, by the sea, writing about my experience living on an island. It all started when I was searching for an opportunity, and I found a living dream instead: volunteering in the Galápagos. I applied to the Landbird Conservation Program of the Charles Darwin Foundation and had the privilege of becoming part of their team.Today, I find myself here, by the sea, writing about my experience living on an island. It all started when I was searching for an opportunity, and I found a living dream instead: volunteering in the Galápagos. I applied to the Landbird Conservation Program of the Charles Darwin Foundation and had the privilege of becoming part of their team.

Esther Marcayata/CDF
The Islands, Inspiration for Science and Gratitude

Today, I find myself here, by the sea, writing about my experience living on an island. It all started when I was searching for an opportunity, and I found a living dream instead: volunteering in the Galápagos. I applied to the Landbird Conservation Program of the Charles Darwin Foundation and had the privilege of becoming part of their team.Today, I find myself here, by the sea, writing about my experience living on an island. It all started when I was searching for an opportunity, and I found a living dream instead: volunteering in the Galápagos. I applied to the Landbird Conservation Program of the Charles Darwin Foundation and had the privilege of becoming part of their team.

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Our History

Discover the Charles Darwin Foundation, established in 1959 to protect the Galapagos Islands' fragile ecosystem. As the oldest and largest science and conservation organization in the archipelago, our Research Station leads efforts to preserve this unique environment through groundbreaking research and conservation milestones.

Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Education and Community Outreach

At the Charles Darwin Foundation, we believe that sustainable conservation depends on the involvement of the local community. Our goal is to inspire future generations of local conservation leaders, and embed conservation and sustainable development in the local culture.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Plántulas de Lecocarpus lecocarpoides creciendo “en casa” de Patricia Jaramillo Díaz desde marzo a noviembre de 2020, durante la cuarentena por la pandemia por la Covid-19.
Andres Cruz
Microbiology arrived at the Galapagos Verde 2050 Program

Microbiology arrived at the Galapagos Verde 2050 program

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF