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.
Courses are available for undergraduate credit only. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the transferability of courses to their degree-granting institution and intended major.
Registration for this course is required through the Wild Rockies Field Institute, www.wrfi.net. The sponsoring agency charges a course registration fee.
Students wanting to earn academic credit from the University of Montana must pay an additional credit recording fee below.
