Travel to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for an immersive professional development program focused on conservation ecology and inquiry-driven learning. Through conservation service work and data collection with scientists from Yellowstone National Park and the U.S. Forest Service, you’ll gain first-hand experience with contemporary conservation and research methods. Our work with wildlife like American bison, pronghorn, and elk will foster valuable teaching skills and help you develop a curriculum that will connect your students to the natural world. This course is open to all levels of informal or formal educators; no application is required.

 

All of EPI's Professional Development Programs for teachers demonstrate progressive, inquiry-based teaching methods that will introduce more exploration into your classroom. Tuition includes onsite transportation and room and board. Graduate credits are available through a separate registration & tuition process.