An International Community One of the most amazing things about the ranch is the number of different countries that the international community partners have come from to experience their transformational journeys of personal growth. Many have come to improve their … Read More
Unique Practicum Opportunities in Canada’s Wilderness We offer the unique opportunity for university students to join us for diverse practicum opportunities: Are you looking for… …a life-changing experience where you can develop professionally and personally? …a practicum to gain credits and hands-on … Read More
Collecting Grizzly Hair for DNA Analysis – Volunteering Project Summary: An important volunteering project with the Chilcotin Ark Institute is collecting grizzly bear hair for DNA analysis to learn more about their populations and health. Riding along the trail, suddenly … Read More
California Bighorn Sheep Volunteer Study Summary: California Bighorn Sheep volunteer study done by the Chilcotin Ark Institute in partnership with Trails to Empowerment to learn about population numbers. The goal of our latest sheep volunteer study conservation project was to … Read More
Volunteer Guide – Conservation Starts with Education Summary: My experiences as a volunteer guide with the Chilcotin Ark Institute showed me that conservation starts with education. I have always had an interest in conservation. In my previous job as an out … Read More
Work & Travel, Volunteering and Research Project opportunities Are you looking for a life changing experience as part of your work & travel journey by living in the remote wilderness of British Columbia’s mountains? Are you looking for an opportunity … Read More
Conservation Volunteer Project -Mysterious Elk Find Summary: A mysterious elk find opens up new possibilities for a conservation volunteer project with the Chilcotin Ark Institute. One elk could be the beginning of a new population of elk in the Chilcotin … Read More
Protection vulnerable species This blog story is about management and conservation of vulnerable species in BC. We would like to introduce you to the five years plan for species at risk in British Columbia from 2013 to 2017 that sets … Read More
One Step Further into the Wilderness Summary:During my time at the ranch, I have experienced a true nature connection. I’ve faced new challenges, witnessed the undisturbed wilderness and experienced my own self-reflection. This has led me on a transformational journey of personal growth. I … Read More
Accounts and Measures for Managing Identified Wildlife This blog story is about conservation and wildlife habitat management. We would like to introduce you to a tool that provides a list of species at risk and indicates ideas of management for … Read More