Special Programs
Wild Rockies Field Institute
Restoration Ecology in Greater Yellowstone
Program Type
Field Experience
Discipline(s)
Natural Resource Science and Management
Location
Montana
Term
Summer
Credits
3
Plan
Host Only
This course explores the iconic Greater Yellowstone Ecoregion, both in Yellowstone National Park and in surrounding landscapes, through two backpacking trips, field investigations, site visits, and meetings with guest speakers. Students on this course receive an introduction to the principles of restoration ecology and natural history, followed by the unique opportunity to immediately apply what they have learned through hands-on participation in important ongoing restoration projects in the area.
Costs: Tuition after NSE Discount (20% of total tuition): $4,700 Credit Registration Fee (Required): $155 Food Costs: $600 (estimated) Books/Misc: $100 (estimated) Travel to/from Missoula, MT for course start: Various Total estimated program cost: $5,555 (Estimated)
Access Types:
Additional Information
Requirements: Students must be prepared for a rigorous academic and physical experience. WRFI assesses each student's preparation through our Academic Course Application, including references for academic capability.Costs: Tuition after NSE Discount (20% of total tuition): $4,700 Credit Registration Fee (Required): $155 Food Costs: $600 (estimated) Books/Misc: $100 (estimated) Travel to/from Missoula, MT for course start: Various Total estimated program cost: $5,555 (Estimated)
Access Types:
- Direct: student may apply and go directly to the program site from the home campus if approved
- Competitive: not all eligible applicants will have the opportunity to participate
- Open: open to all eligible applicants who meet stated deadlines
Contact Information
Kelsey Wellington Student Experience Manager 406-549-4336 (P) kelsey.wellington@wrfi.net | PO 7071 Missoula, MT 59807 |