At the Greylag Goose Foundation, we offer a variety of projects designed to enhance biodiversity, restore nature, and provide meaningful, nature-based experiences. Whether you’re collecting data, participating in hands-on activities, or simply immersing yourself in nature, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.
Science Holidays
For children aged 8 to 12
In this one-week program, children get the chance to dive into the natural world. From observing earthworms to exploring beaver habitats and following the tracks of wolves, participants spend their days walking through forests, wading through streams, and learning about animal behavior firsthand. The focus is on immersive learning and fostering a deep connection to nature.
Museum of Animal Behaviour in Altenberg
Located in the childhood home of Konrad Lorenz, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist and pioneer in animal behavior studies, the museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
- Immersive Visits and Guided Tours: Learn about the groundbreaking work of Lorenz and the history of animal behavior in Austria. Visitors can gain deeper insights into Lorenz’s childhood experiences and his revolutionary discoveries in animal behavior, which changed how we understand the relationship between humans and animals.
Biodiversity Group
Join our dedicated team and become part of vital biodiversity-boosting activities.
- Nest Box Monitoring: Help check nest boxes and participate in our time-and-space-share program, which protects threatened nesting birds along our pebble shores.
- Biodiversity Monitoring: Learn valuable techniques for tracking and monitoring local wildlife.
Northern Bald Ibis Recovery: We’re following the incredible journey of the Northern Bald Ibis, a species that hatched in the Alm Valley and is now spreading across Europe. Help us monitor these birds in real-time using GPS technology, and share the success story of bringing back a species once considered locally extinct.
Galapagos Community Open Science Center
This exciting project is currently in development, and we are seeking funding to build the center. However, we already have agreements and permits in place, and we’re ready to engage the community.
- English Teaching on Floreana Island: As a volunteer, you can teach English to primary school children on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Archipelago.
- Species Reintroduction: Over the next decade, we’ll be working with the Floreana Island community to monitor and reintroduce 12 locally extinct species. Your involvement will help restore biodiversity and support conservation efforts on this unique island.
These projects are not just about observing nature—they’re about actively participating in conservation and restoration efforts that will have a lasting impact. Whether you’re young or old, an individual or part of a group, there’s an opportunity to make a real difference while connecting with the natural world in a meaningful way.
Let us know how you’d like to get involved or if you’d like more details on any of these exciting initiatives!
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