What does Adventure Scientist do?

Adventure Scientists is a non-profit organization based in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2011 by Gregg Treinish. The organization focuses on connecting outdoor adventure with scientific research by mobilizing trained volunteers to collect high-quality environmental data from remote and challenging locations. With a network of over 10,000 volunteers, Adventure Scientists supports various scientific missions, contributing to biodiversity mapping, climate change monitoring, and ecosystem health assessments. The organization offers custom data collection programs tailored to the needs of its partners, which include government agencies, universities, non-profit conservation organizations, and international research bodies. Adventure Scientists also provides volunteer recruitment, training, and management, ensuring that data collection meets rigorous scientific standards. By leveraging volunteer efforts, the organization delivers cost-effective and high-quality data that informs environmental policy and conservation strategies globally.