June 1st, 10:30am MT: Join Us in Celebrating These Students!

Time has flown this spring - Colorado Plateau is officially coming to a close. Please join us tomorrow, June 1st, as each student makes their final presentation. The Zoom link is below, and festivities are set to begin at 10:30am MT. If you have any questions, please reach out to wrfi@wrfi.net. Thank you for supporting another incredible group of WRFI students!

"I will carry [this course] with me through the rest of this semester and, no doubt, my lifetime.”

-Josie Caringi, Colorado Plateau '24

Presentation Zoom Link

Fresh From the Field: Sam Ryan, Colorado Plateau

Understanding Our Place in the Wilderness

“Towering aspens remind us of the true meaning of connectivity, as all the trees you see in this picture are really one cohesive system. They could show us the way to live in harmony, if only we could learn what the eyes within their bark are trying to tell us.”

The most recent update from the field comes from Colorado Plateau student Sam Ryan, who explores the meaning of "wilderness" as we know it in modern society, and how he has found himself becoming more connected to the land during his course this spring. Sam reflects on how both the course material and the natural world have contributed to this, and how life might look different once he returns to his "normal" life.

As Colorado Plateau officially comes to an end, we encourage you to read Sam's full post, as well as those from his classmates. Thank you for supporting these students on their journey.

Read the Post Here

Announcement from the WRFI Community

Anna Tuttle's New Role at Montana State University

Former WRFI Instructor and Program Director Anna Tuttle recently assumed the role of Director of Undergraduate Research at Montana State University. In this role, she will work closely with students, researchers, and university staff to lead MSU’s growth of undergraduate research. This move comes after being a member of the MSU community for 13 years. Congratulations, Anna!

Featured Course: Restoration Ecology

in Greater Yellowstone

21 Field Days | 3 Semester Credits | $5,695

Summer 2024: August 2-22

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.

"WRFI encouraged an incredible space to grow my perspective on the land while making so many amazing memories with amazing people. Being able to work alongside likeminded people and talk with passionate professionals really helped me gain new perspectives and explore my passions. WRFI was the best choice of my life! "

-Anna Englebert, Restoration Ecology '23

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