I wanted to do something concrete for the protection of elephants. So, I found Pod Volunteer organisation and on the Website, I chose to come to Sri Lanka. Together with the SLWCS team, we observed wild elephants, also in the Wasgamuwa national Park, collected animal footprints, photo traps, observed birds and weeded the flower garden for butterflies. We also examined the status of the electrical protections put in place between the elephant corridor and cultivated fields. All the actions implemented by the SLWCS are very interesting, mainly in the work carried out with the local population for the reduction of man/nature conflicts. This stay also allowed me to discover the people of this country, their way of life, mainly in this rural area. The people are welcoming and very kind. Thank you to the team's members for their kindness, knowledges and guidance during these 2 weeks. I am very happy with this naturallistic and human experience. Thank you !!! Céline