Oct 2,  2017             Introduction Blog written by Eliana Welcoming Eliana to Madagascar! Hello! My name is Eliana and I am an early-career conservation biologist. I am originally from San Diego, California. I got my degree in Biology at San Diego State University and learned to love conservation research. From trapping kangaroo rats to hiking through fields of cactus for night lizards, I, like many other biologists, had found the perfect field … Read More

  October 1, 2017             Introduction Blog written by Christopher Introducing New Volunteer, Christopher! Hi, my name is Christopher. I recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina with a Biology and Psychology double major. I ran division-one cross country and track throughout my college career and have a love for any outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. I grew up in the Great Smokey Mountains, giving me a great appreciation … Read More

 July 28, 2017             Introduction Blog written by Li-Dunn Introducing New Volunteer, Li-Dunn! My name is Li-Dunn, and I am so very excited to be taking part in the MBP through the OHDZA. I recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha where I studied Psychology (Neuroscience and Behavior) as well as Environmental Science. I am thrilled to be getting the opportunity to gain valuable field experience in an area of the world with such … Read More

  July 28, 2017             Introduction Blog written by Sarah Introducing New Volunteer, Sarah! Hi! I’m Sarah, I am 28 years old and from Western Australia. I completed Bachelor degrees in both Environmental Biology and Applied Geology back in 2010 and have been working as a hydrogeologist (groundwater studies) in the Australian desert for the last 5+ years. I am in the midst of a quarter life crisis where I am taking an … Read More