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There is something exciting about walking through a forest knowing that wolves are somewhere out there, even if you don’t see one. Suddenly, a set of paw prints or a piece of scat is no longer something you just walk past. It is evidence, and learning how to find and interpret that evidence is at the heart of Biosphere Expeditions’ Germany wolf project in Germany.
Continue reading “What Volunteering With Wolves in Germany Is Really Like”Update from our wolf volunteering Germany expedition
It’s hard to believe how quickly an expedition week can pass.
During our final two survey days on Thursday and Friday, we documented and collected 20+ wolf scat samples. This is what survey walks are all about: Walking and observing, noticing small things you would pass by otherwise and taking the time to investigate and identify the unknown. But most of all: Sharing your experience, encounters and pictures in the evening with your fellow expeditioners.
Continue reading “Wolf volunteering Germany expedition 2026: Conclusion”Update from our wolf volunteer expedition to Germany
Fully trained and equipped, our wolf volunteer teams started their field surveys on Monday. On the hunt for wolf signs, by and large (preferably fresh) wolf scat, six teams head out each morning in various directions. We have found some scat so far and had some close encounters with wolf prey animal: red deer, roe deer, wild boar and hare.
Update from our wolf volunteering expedition to Germany
Every great expedition comes with a few surprises, and the launch of our latest citizen science project in Germany was no exception.
Continue reading “Germany wolf volunteering 2026: Unusual beginnings”Update from our wolf expedition to Germany
This is a last-minute update from our expedition base at the Naturcampus. I arrived a couple of days ago, and the team has been working flat out to get everything aligned. From sorting out field gear and finalising topographic maps to calibrating survey equipment and setting up our base camp infrastructure, we are officially ready for action.
Update from our wolf expedition to Germany
Hello Germany expeditioners! This is a short diary entry from your expedition leader, Malika, to let you know that final preparations for our wolf conservation expedition in Germany are officially underway. We are almost fully set for this year’s wolf monitoring expedition, and the excitement is definitely building.
Lotte, our dedicated expedition scientist, and I will be arriving at our base camp at Naturcampus Bockum a couple of days ahead of you to get everything organised, set up the equipment and ensure a smooth start to our research.
Read also: Malika’s story with Biosphere Expeditions
Continue reading “Germany wolf expedition 2026: Preparing to track old grey”