The Voiijer
Community
Connected through exploration
On this page, you’ll find profiles of our explorers, news about Voiijer, and stories from the community. Get to know our community of explorers and natural world enthusiasts. We believe that exploration is a powerful force for good in the world, and we support people making a difference.
Meet our Explorers

Dr. Meg Lowman
Pioneer of Forest Canopy Science Executive Director, Tree Foundation
Dr. Meg Lowman, also known as Canopy Meg, is a world-renowned forest canopy explorer, educator, ecologist, writer, and public speaker. She is a pioneer in canopy ecology, and her work has helped to revolutionize our understanding of the life that thrives in the treetops.

Kenton Cool
Mountaineer, 17 Everest summits, First to summit Nuptse, Everest & Lhotse in a single push
Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He has climbed Mount Everest 17 times, more than any other non-Sherpa climber. He has also summited all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each continent. He is also a highly sought-after mountain guide and motivational speaker.

Wilson Wai-Yin Cheung
Polar Explorer, Glaciologist, Explorers Club 50 Honorees
Wilson Wai-Yin Cheung is a Polar Explorer, Glaciologist, and Explorers Club 50 Honoree. He is passionate about contributing to our knowledge of the polar regions and educating the public about the importance of geoscientific research.

Dr. Angélica Anglés
Astrobiologist, Planetary Exploration, Mars Analogue Astronaut
Dr. Angélica Anglés is a planetary scientist and astrobiologist whose research is centered around the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars. She is also an analogue astronaut, a senior researcher at the Iceland Space Agency, and a pianist.
Voiijer in the News
Stories
Are Bats One of Our Most Misunderstood Creatures?
Much of the general population has extreme and profoundly negative connotations to bats—often seeing them as dirty, creepy, and disease-ridden. However, most of these perceptions are rooted in myths and fear. These perceptions paint a [...]
What is the Importance of Protecting Endemic Species in the Galapagos?
The Galapagos, located off the coast of Ecuador, is one of the most treasured places in the world.The Galapagos is highly biodiverse and home to thousands of endemic species of flora and fauna. An endemic [...]
Could floating treatment wetlands be the solution to keeping our fresh water clean and healthy?
What are floating treatment wetlands (FTW) and how do they work? FTWs, also known as islands, are artificial platforms that allow aquatic emergent plants to grow in water that would haveotherwise been too deep for [...]