Patagonia Conservation Program

Spend a semester living and conducting research with Round River in Chilean Patagonia, where we work with local organizations to monitor wildlife and advance conservation initiatives while exploring the diverse terrain, from rugged mountains to fjords, glaciers, forests, and expansive plains. Students operate out of our base near the remote village of Cochrane and work on projects in the Aysén Region's protected areas, namely Patagonia National Park. Students become familiar with wildlife monitoring, vegetation sampling, and more as they engage in conservation efforts alongside our local partners. Additionally, the program contributes to projects on community-based conservation, environmental education initiatives, ongoing native plant landscaping projects, reforestation efforts, and sus...