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• REGISTRATION CLOSED - Geology and Ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

  June 5, 2025 - June 18, 2025

  $3,800.00

  Open to Nichols rising 10th -12th Grade Students. Rising 9th grade with instructor approval.

   

  Join us for two weeks of hands on, experiential learning, as we travel to Yellowstone National and Grand Teton National Parks.

  In the heart of the United States sits America’s first National Park: Yellowstone. 
  
  Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which also encompasses Grand Teton National Park and surrounding National Forests in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.  In this course you will study the concepts of Ecology and Geology through a focus on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.  We will cover the fundamentals of Geology by examining topics on geologic history, extinctions events, mountain building, glaciations, past and future climate change, plate tectonics and volcanism.  What are the causes of the volcanic and geothermal features which make Yellowstone unique.  Ecological principles of natural cycles, ecosystem dynamics, population studies, trophic cascades, among others will be studied with the backdrop of the Yellowstone ecosystem. What have been the ecosystem consequences of reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone?  How does management of the ecosystem work inside and outside the park, and how are these issues tackled with native and traditional communities adjacent the park?  Students will also enjoy recreational activities like Kayaking, Horseback Riding, White Water Rafting and Fly Fishing.
  
  Classroom instruction at Nichols from June 5, 2025 - June 9, 2025
  Travel to Yellowstone and Grand Teton from June 10, 2025 - June 18, 2025
  
  

  Program costs include airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and planned experiences.
  
  Total Trip Cost is $3,800.00
  
  $1,000.00 trip commitment and non-refundable deposit due upon registering.  

  Commitment and non-refundable deposit are due by March 15th.  
  
  Final payment will be added to the student's school account on May 1st.  There are both minimum and maximum enrollment requirements in order for this program to run, so don’t delay.

  * Nichols reserves the right to cancel this program due to insufficient enrollment (Full refund will be issued).

   

  Students who finish this course will earn an additional 1⁄2 credit of Environmental Science for their transcript.  Full Course Syllabus and Itinerary are available from the instructor.  Please review the summer attendance and homework policies before registering to take this course.

   

  2025 Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Course and Trip Informational Video

  
  Developed and directed by Nichols Environmental Science teacher, Joshua Ring
  
  

   

  
  

  
  *** Please note that this program is available to Nichols students only.