2010 Field Seminar Catalog

Sold out! Ecology of Migratory Birds August 23-26 $370 Venture into the Wonder Lake region to witness Denali's bird migration.
Sold out!  The Turning Tundra: How Denali's Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter August 27-29 $330 Uncover an intriguing web of stories by looking at patterns of life that revolve around the changing seasons in Denali.
Previous Courses
Birds of the Upper Yukon River: An Expedition by Voyageur Canoe May 29 - June 5 $1800 Paddle through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve in a voyageur canoe, learning about Peregrine Falcoms and over 165 other bird species.
Birds of Denali June 4-6 $330 Learn bird identification and ecology with naturalist and author Nan Eagleson on the tundra and taiga of Denali.
Geology of the Nenana Canyon June 12-13 $295 Explore the Denali fault line and witness this evolving landscape by raft and on foot.
High Country Wildflowers for Beginners June 14-16 $330 Surround yourself in the vibrant color and blooms of Denali's tundra and tiaga forest.
High Country Wildflowers: A Closer Look June 18-20 $330 Take a closer look at the beautiful blooms of a Denali summer.
Knowledge Informs Art: Drawing Inspiration from Denali June 21-23 $340 An endless source of inspiration, Denali is the backdrop for a creative look into the natural world.
Denali's Large Mammals June 25-27 $330 Spend your days in the field learning about bears, wolves, sheep, caribou, and moose as we investigate their habitat and experiment with the tools of scientists.
Wildlife Tracking and Signs July 2-4 $330 Walk in the footsteps of Denali's famed wildlife biologist, Adolph Murie, as you learn tracking and observation skills.
Drawing Denali's Wildlife July 9-11 $340 Study the intricacies of Denali's landscape while drawing capture your observations with Alaskan artist Todd Sherman.
Wildflowers of the Chugach July 10-11 $205 Meander through the Chugach Mountains, exploring wildflowers rooted in the valleys, slopes, bog, and rainforest.
The Science of Fly-Fishing July 17-18 $230 From the end of your fly line, we'll explore fly tackle and tying, fly-fishing in local rivers, and the science that makes it all possible.
Restoring Saddlebag Creek and Salmon Pond: Volunteer Program July 23-26 $35 Explore the landscape and watershed of the Copper River while restoring salmon habitat in this hands-on, guided volunteer program.
Rising through Ice: Wildflowers of Kenai Fjords July 24-25 $220 Take an up-close look at the delicate wildflowers that thrive in the icy world of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Wolves of Denali July 26-28 $330 Search wildlife corridors for tracks and signs of this fascinating species with Denali's wildlife biologist Tom Meier.
Denali Field Journaling July 30 - August 1 $340 While exploring Denali, learn how to make detailed observations in the field and capture these dramatic scenes as they occur.
Bears of Denali August 2-4 $330 Investigate grizzly bear habitat, learning about this animal's behavior and life history from the field, and if lucky, observe grizzly bears in the wild.
Landscape Painting August 5-8 $400 Look closely at Denali's landscape while broadening your painting abilities with Alaskan artist David Mollett.
Searching for Denali Dinosaurs: Backcountry Citizen Science August 9-12 $330 Search for and catalog new evidence of dinosaurs and plant life that lived 65 million years ago, giving insight into the environment and climate of the cretaceous period.
Predators and Prey August 13-15 $330 Investigate the intricate balance of predator and prey relationships in the various habitats of Denali.