2025 Winter/Spring Loon Research

Experience the Nature’s Secrets with Our 2025 Winter/Spring Loon Research in Salem, SC!

Winter – One Week Session: March 2nd  – March 8th

Spring – One Week Session: March 23rd – March 29th

Help scientists study the health and behavior of common loons wintering in a freshwater ecosystem, which has never before been investigated. Join Dr. Jay Mager, Jocassee Wild Outdoor Education, and Jocassee Lake Tours as we continue the work first sponsored by Earthwatch. The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) is the point of arrival and departure for those arriving by plane. All transportation to and from GSP is provided at no extra cost.

Accommodations

Volunteers will be staying together in 2 or 3 bedroom villas at Devils Fork State Park. These clean and comfortable villas are fully furnished and include linens, all kitchen appliances, basic cooking and eating utensils, heat, air conditioning, fireplace, microwave, satellite television, complimentary wi-fi, automatic coffee maker, screened porch, charcoal grill and picnic table.

For more information, please visit JW website!