Conservation Begins Within: A Look Inside Our Annual Staff Retreat
Our team is spending these days in reflection, dialogue, and strategic planning during Galápagos Conservancy’s annual retreat — a space where ideas turn into concrete actions to protect species and ecosystems across the islands.
At Galápagos Conservancy, protecting species, restoring ecosystems, and advancing conservation across the archipelago is not the work of individuals acting alone. Every decision we make is grounded in collaboration, thoughtful reflection, open dialogue and a shared commitment to impact.
Each summer, we take time to step back from the daily routine to think more clearly, connect more deeply, and refocus on the mission that brought us together: the long-term protection of Galápagos.
From July 26 to August 2, we are gathering at the National Conservation Training Center in West Virginia. This retreat marks an important milestone for our organization. It is the first time our full team comes together in the United States, the country where we are based. The setting, dedicated to training conservation professionals from around the world, offers the perfect environment to reflect, and prepare for the future of Galápagos.
More than a change of scenery, this is a deliberate and essential process in our annual planning, where we work hard to reconnect with what unites us, and prepare for 2026 with renewed focus on our mission. Our annual retreat has become a key moment to reflect, align around a shared vision, and translate our ideas into clear, purposeful action.
Our work in Galápagos is urgent. The pressures on species and ecosystems are growing. The need for strategic clarity, collaboration, and bold thinking has never been greater.
This retreat gives us the space to do that work together. We build strategy through honest conversation, deep listening, and shared purpose. Sometimes we disagree. We always push each other to do better. We reflect on what is working, face what is not, and create a path forward rooted in our values.
As we look ahead, we are excited about the future of our organization. Because protecting Galápagos starts here, with people thinking deeply, dreaming boldly, and moving forward as one.
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