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Explore one of the world's richest marine environments. With EPI instructors and research partners, you'll study, snorkel, and hike with a rich array of marine and terrestrial diversity.

Join us at the program site that started it all! Embark on an unforgettable journey to EPI's Pacuare Reserve field station, located along Costa Rica's lush and biodiverse Caribbean coast. Immerse yourself in tropical ecology, champion sea turtle conservation, and hone your pedagogical prowess with cutting-edge teaching methods.

With rugged mountain vistas, steaming thermal features, and iconic species like bison and wolves, Yellowstone National Park is truly an ecological wonder. Collect data alongside park researchers and discover how to construct curriculum anchored in natural phenomena and compelling storylines.

Belize presents an incredible opportunity to study fragile ecosystems and astonishing phenomena in a country at the crossroads of environmental change and preservation. Conduct research in the Maya Mountains and explore the phenomena of the Belize Barrier Reef as you create new, original lessons focused on student inquiry.

Home to an abundance of uniquely adapted species, The Galapagos Islands are an ideal natural laboratory to inspire new teaching methods. With our exclusive partnership with the Ecuadorian nonprofit ECOS, you'll work with some of the world's most incredible wildlife, including the Galapagos giant tortoise.