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COLORADO ECOSYSTEM FIELD STUDIES

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
Elevate your learning with EcoFS
This is your classroom!
Experiental Learning at it's FINEST!
in the spectacular Rocky Mountain Ecosystem
Of the Colorado Front Range

JULY 18 – AUGUST 7, 2025

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES AND APPLY YOUR CLASSROOM & TEXTBOOK LEARNING WHILE IMMERSED IN AN INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEM SETTING
  • Achieve a deep knowledge base of the structure & functioning of Colorado Rocky Mountain ecosystem
  • Gain valuable career skills in hands-on scientific field research
  • Earn 3 undergraduate transfer credits during summer break
  • Open to students from all universities & majors

THIS TRANSFORMATIVE, 3-WEEK, OUTDOOR COURSE FOCUSES ON EXPERIENTIAL AND APPLICABLE SCIENTIFIC FIELD RESEARCH METHODS  

  • -- 3 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CREDITS --
  • -- ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM -- $2,890

Instruction is delivered with active, inquiry-based activities incorporating observation & data collection, small working groups, lecture, focused exploration & spectacular off-site ecosystem trips. Students create and implement an original field research project to culminate the class. We base-camp in an incredible mountain location and hike & explore daily with a diverse peer group of inspired learners.

LOCATION SUMMARY

Cal-Wood Education Center is a private, non-profit organization located on 1,200 acres in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Denver & 15 miles northwest of Boulder. This spectacular learning center lies at an elevation of 7,500-8,000 feet & contains miles of trails & vast tracts of montane forest, lush meadows, ponds, streams, & abundant wildlife. This course is based out of Cal-Wood’s secluded & spacious Solitude Camp & we utilize the main Cal-Wood lodge for hot showers, wifi, & emergencies. Visit www.calwood.org for more info.

COURSE DETAILS

FOR A DETAILED LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND TOPICS PLEASE CLICK ON THE BELOW (PDF) LINK:
2025 SYLLABUS (PDF)
COURSE COST
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