Confidence, motivation, team spirit, and cooperative approaches are lifelong influences of EcoQuest. Experiential learning, sense of community and place, and cultural engagement occur under the umbrella of sustainability, restoration, and guardianship of natural resources.

This all happens in an unbelievably beautiful setting in New Zealand. The adventure and academic challenges combine to produce that once-in-a-lifetime educational experience enjoyed by a diverse team of students from multiple colleges and universities. I’m the staunchest advocate for no small reason—I’m a parent of an EcoQuester!”

Pete Pekins, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and former Chair, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire