50 IN 50 CHALLENGE
50 Flights. 50 Days.
Endless Possibilities.
This summer, join us for the third annual 50 in 50 Challenge! From May 4th to June 22nd, LightHawk will fly 50 conservation flights in 50 days, connecting people, projects, and places to inspire action and drive real change across North America.
Together, we’re proving that the sky is not the limit when it comes to protecting our planet.
Answer the Call from Above
Imagine planes soaring over rivers, forests, and coastlines—capturing critical data, transporting wildlife, and offering a perspective few ever see. This is the 50 in 50 Challenge, a bold mission to tackle the country’s most urgent conservation challenges.
But it’s about more than flights. It’s about coming together to make an impact that lasts.
Over 50 days, LightHawk’s pilots, partners, and supporters will protect vital landscapes, safeguard wildlife, and inspire new ways of seeing and caring for our planet. Each flight is a story of hope, collaboration, and change—and YOU can help write the next chapter.
What are you waiting for? The skies are calling—let’s make it a summer to remember!
The Scarborough Land Trust flew over the Nonesuch River watershed and captured photographs of iconic locations in the 2025 Challenge. Photo by Jason Derrick.
Partners from Oregon Wild flew during the 50 In 50 Challenge to get a birds-eye view of fire footprints in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest in the first spring following wildfires. Photo by Eric Berman.
PARTNERS
BE A CONSERVATION HERO
As a partner in the 50 in 50 Challenge, your essential work takes flight—literally. Request a mission to collect critical data, capture vital imagery, or transport and monitor endangered species. During the Challenge, your mission will reach thousands nationwide, amplifying your impact. Plus, you’ll gain unparalleled access to the aerial perspective that drives real results.
SPONSORS
FUEL THE MISSION
As a 50 in 50 Challenge sponsor, you play a vital role in driving conservation forward and demonstrating the transformative power of aviation in protecting our planet. Your support will be featured in national media, social campaigns, and event updates, showcasing your dedication to safeguarding lands, waters, and wildlife. Together, we’ll complete 50 flights that inspire action and create lasting impact.
A 50 In 50 Challenge flight allowed Connecticut River Conservancy staff to capture images of the Connecticut River drawdown above Turners Falls. Photo by Alix Kaplan.
Photographer, author and Archeology Southwest magazine editor to Jonathan Bailey flew with us during the challenge to document/photograph 1.7 million square yards of ancient (~1000 year old) gardens in the Safford, AZ area – visible almost exclusively from an aerial perspective. Photo by Jonathan Bailey.
SUPPORTERS
JOIN THE GROUND CREW
Every mission needs a dedicated ground crew, and we can’t do this without you. By making a special gift, you’ll help us achieve our ambitious goal of 50 conservation flights. Follow along on social media for incredible stories from the skies and inspire others to join the mission to protect what matters most. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Flight Map
Stay In the Flight Path
Be part of the action and immerse yourself in the incredible conservation stories taking flight during the 50 in 50 Challenge.
Experience conservation like never before with real-time insights, stunning aerial images, and behind-the-scenes stories from our pilots and partners. Each flight is part of a larger movement, creating a brighter future for our natural world—one flight at a time.
Don’t miss a moment of this inspiring journey. Sign up now to stay connected!
Photo by Dave Showalter.