Organization: Cuenca Los Ojos and Watershed Management Group (WMG)
Location: Cuenca Reserve, Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Dates: November 27 – December 4, 2026
Cost: $50 per day ($400 for the full stay); includes shared accommodations and meals.
Cuenca Los Ojos and Watershed Management Group are seeking volunteers to assist with beaver surveys along the Cajón Bonito in Sonora, Mexico. Participants will survey riparian habitat for evidence of beaver activity, including chews, slides, lodges, and dams, to assess local beaver presence and identify potential reintroduction sites.
This opportunity offers hands-on field experience alongside wildlife biologists, riparian specialists, and reserve staff while contributing to beaver recovery and ecosystem restoration efforts in the Sky Islands region.
Schedule and Additional Information:
- November 29: Bilingual survey training (English and Spanish)
- November 30 – December 3: Field surveys
- Flexible arrival: November 27–29
- Flexible departure: December 2–4
- Fieldwork involves hiking through riparian canyons, streams, and dense vegetation, with field days lasting approximately 6–10 hours.
- Rustic, shared accommodations and home-cooked meals are provided for a daily fee.
All participants must register online, and arrival and departure arrangements must be approved in advance by Cuenca staff.
Registration: See the QR code below to register!
Please reach out to Julia Errignton jerrington@cuencalosojos.org for any questions.