Global Conservation Force offers a specialized opportunity for participants to develop advanced Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) skills through immersive, scenario-based training sessions in Africa. Led by our highly experienced Lead Field Medic, Chris Laursen, this program provides hands-on experience in medical response, stabilization, and emergency evacuation techniques tailored to high-stakes environments.
Join GCF at the upcoming Carlsbad Village Street Faire on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Carlsbad Village.
This iconic community event—organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce—brings together hundreds of artisan booths, international food vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and a vibrant all-day street celebration that draws visitors from across Southern California.
GCF will be on-site with a full merchandise booth featuring our latest releases alongside classic GCF apparel and gear. Every purchase directly supports our ongoing wildlife protection, conservation initiatives, and frontline ranger and K9 programs.
This immersive 7 - 10 day professional development program in Bangladesh places participants directly into active endangered species conservation, combining wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife monitoring, and applied conservation K9 fieldwork. Working alongside Global Conservation Force instructors Mike Veale, Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs, Scott Trageser of The Biodiversity Group, and local partners Creative Conservation Alliance, attendees will gain hands-on experience in pangolin and tortoise tracking, camera trapping, DNA sampling, and rehabilitation clinic operations, building real, transferable field skills. With only two spots available, this program offers exceptional access, mentorship, and meaningful involvement in frontline conservation work under challenging tropical conditions. Designed for motivated individuals at any experience level, this is a rare opportunity to learn by doing, contribute directly to endangered species protection, and strengthen your foundation for a future in conservation.
Global Conservation Force invites you, your family, and friends to join us for a special GCF Donor Meet & Greet featuring two of our working conservation K9s, Odin and Kesa.
This family-friendly event combines hands-on fun, behind-the-scenes insight into GCF’s K9 conservation programs, and engaging demonstrations that showcase the real-world capabilities of working dogs used in conservation and anti-poaching efforts.
Guests will enjoy food available for purchase as part of the day’s fundraising efforts, including burgers, hot dogs, chili, chips, and refreshing shaved ice. We’re also excited to welcome Parrs Mobile Mini Golf, offering a short, fun, family-friendly round of putt-putt golf for a small donation—perfect for kids and adults alike.
Join Mike Veale and Rita Santos for an immersive, one-day seminar focused on the real-world application of conservation K9s in wildlife protection, tracking operations, and counter wildlife trafficking.
This specialized seminar brings together two critical operational disciplines used in the field:
High-Risk Suspect Tracking & Trailing led by Mike Veale
Endangered Species Scent Detection led by Rita Santos
Join Global Conservation Force (GCF) for a 7-day, 6-night all-inclusive ecotour in South Africa’s spectacular Manyoni Game Reserve. This exclusive trip is designed for travelers who want to make a tangible impact on wildlife conservation while experiencing luxury safari living.
Our team has booked out an entire private lodge exclusively for GCF ecotour guests, giving you access to behind-the-scenes conservation programs in collaboration with our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust.