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Become a Conservation All Star!
We call our monthly donors Conservation All Stars. Why? Because an all star team is full of the most exceptional and engaged members of a community. And that's what you are joining - an all star team of EPI's sustaining supporters - preserving vulnerable research sites and protecting the wildlife that call these places home.
Your monthly contribution is an easy, efficient, and effective way to safeguard vulnerable wildlife and sustain essential conservation and research efforts. As a Conservation All Star, you empower and support more students and teachers. Become a Conservation All Star monthly donor today to support EPI's nonprofit initiatives and to make a lasting impact!
Why Monthly Giving?
Monthly gifts are secure, automatic, and enabled right from our site, using the best platform option for nonprofit online giving to reduce fees. This means your gift to EPI goes even further than other online giving platforms!
Your gift goes further
Conservation All Stars help EPI plan more efficiently as we work to achieve our conservation and community leadership goals.
Monthly support also drives valuable conservation research on species like leatherback sea turtles, yellow-headed parrots, and bison.
A Cornerstone for EPI
Our all-stars get the exclusive updates and are the first to know about exciting highlights from the field, suggestions for sustainable living, and ways to get directly involved with EPI programs.
You'll get updates on the projects your gift supports from start to finish.
Be in the know
What You'll Get:
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An exclusive Conservation All-Star sticker!
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A limited edition EPI travel cup (for donations of $15/month or more)!
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15% off purchases at EPI's online store!
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A warm welcome from an EPI team member!
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Access to our exclusive email updates!
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Year-end tax receipt with a summary of your donations
What Monthly Giving Makes Possible:
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36,000
Sea turtle hatchlings released in Costa Rica
505
Endangered yellow-headed parrots monitored in Belize
12,682
m2 of invasive plants removed in the Galapagos Islands
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84
Benthic marine species registered in Baja
2,794
Hours of ungulate research in Yellowstone
The Lives You Change
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How do I know if EPI is right for me?EPI programs place a strong emphasis on science, adventure, and the great outdoors. These are academic programs. If you like to learn, if you're curious and open-minded, if you're willing to try something new, then these programs will be a good fit. Look through the Why EPI pages and the Travel Programs pages for more detailed information. If you're having a hard time deciding, or want to hear more about a specific course, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're happy to help.
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What does a typical day look like?There's a lot of variety to the days on an EPI program. That being said, most days will include some amount of data collection or conservation service. There will definitely be some 'classroom time', but our classrooms are usually outside, and there will also be some time for hiking or snorkeling or exploring. The days are full, but fun!
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Can I get credit for my program?It depends on where you are traveling! All of our Yellowstone participants (PD or students) can receive credit for their course through the University of Montana. Professional development participants traveling on our other courses can receive credit through Hamline University. We are working to expand our partnerships to be able to offer all students who wish to receive credit the opportunity to do so.
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How old are most students?EPI runs Travel Programs for middle school, high school, and college-aged students and Professional Development programs for all teachers and non-traditional educators.
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EPI is a non-profit. Is my tuition tax-deductible?No. Because you'll receive a service (a travel program) your tuition is not tax-deductible. If you decide to support a local student, however, you'll receive a letter of proof for your donation.
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Does EPI offer financial aid?Yes! EPI offers need-based student financial aid and PD scholarships. Awards typically range from $300-600, so it won't cover the full cost of the program, but it can help offset it. The student financial aid application can be found here and the teacher professional development scholarship application can be found here. If you're a school chaperone or travel organizer, you should also know about our School Grant Program which can provide up to $8000 toward group travel during our low seasons. Need additional fundraising ideas? Check out our handy EPI Scholarship & Fundraising Guide for students or our Fundraising Resources for Educators guide.