A Research & Discovery Mission Open to the Most Adventurous of Travelers.
Expedition Entomology is chance for anyone, regardless of academic background, to join our research and conservation initiatives where you’ll collect specimens, document behavior, and discover species while hiking, swimming, climbing, digging, and camping in some of the most remote and biodiverse places on Earth while gaining cultural insight and developing unforgettable bonds with the researchers and fellow participants.
You are part of our field research team led by Explorers Club member and award-winning science communicator Jace Porter. This means you will be named on any future publications which result from the work we've done together. Every expedition generates essential insect biodiversity information from a wide variety of ecosystems, supporting global conservation plans and creating much-needed, long-term environmental datasets.
Expedition Entomology is a STEM accredited project and the proud recipient of the Entomological Society of America's 2024 Science Communication Award and the 2025 Best in STEM award.
"These expeditions are not only educational, but getting to work with these extraordinary people is rewarding beyond words. The experience is almost spiritual. The amount of knowledge you leave with is phenomenal."
- Tony, USA, Participant of Expedition Panama & Expedition Thailand
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
Do you have a research or conservation project/idea you'd like to get started? Or maybe you just have a "Bug"et list insect you want to experience in the wild? We can help! Contact us and we can make all the travel arrangements, permitting requests, regulatory inquiries, insurance, blah blah blah - we take care of the boring stuff so you don't have to AND we'll be your personal guides! Just let us know your bug dreams and we'll make it happen within your budget!
Great for:
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Conservation volunteer groups
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Public & Private Schools
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Homeschool trips
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University Student Research & Gap Years
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Garden Clubs
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Hobby Groups - Mantis specialists, Beetle Enthusiasts, etc.
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Resume Building
For Schools & Universities
Take your class on expedition that combines engaging, hands-on educational activities with real world research!
We will build custom expeditions for your high school or university group focused on maximizing educational engagement and retention, hone outdoor exploration abilities, and experience international cultures all while gaining hands-on, practical skills that can bolster your college AND professional resumes.
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Develop Gap-year Experiences
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Custom Field-based Curricula
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Cross-cultural Immersion & Global Perspective
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Professional Portfolio Development
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College & Career Pathway Exploration
For Research Stations
Do you manage a biological field station and need funding, equipment, or research support? Our expeditions bring direct financial support, scientific expertise, and engaged participants to your site, helping strengthen long-term research capacity and infrastructure. Partner stations benefit from collaborative research projects, increased international visibility, shared data, and opportunities for student training and community engagement. In addition to all station fees, we also donate an additional 10% of the proceeds and new entomological equipment to your station, along with ongoing support and collaboration opportunities.