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2009 Field Seminar Catalog

The following courses were offered during the summer of 2009.  Registration for courses in the summer of 2010 will open in January.  Please check back again for updates to the 2010 course list, or send an email to add your name to our mailing list.



Where Land Meets the Sea: Life in the Intertidal Zone
Explore the ever-changing habitat of the intertidal zone of Kachemak Bay, during one of the lowest tides of the year.

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Birds of the Upper Yukon River: An Expedition by Voyageur Canoe
Paddle through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve in a voyageur canoe, learning about Peregrine Falcoms and over 165 other bird species.

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Geology of the Nenana Canyon
Explore the Denali fault line and witness this evolving landscape by raft and on foot.
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High Country Wildflowers for Beginners
Surround yourself in the vibrant color and blooms of Denali's tundra and tiaga forest.

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High Country Wildflowers: A Closer Look
Take a closer look at the beautiful blooms of a Denali summer.
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Knowledge Informs Art: Drawing Inspiration from Denali
An endless source of inspiration, Denali is the backdrop for a creative look into the natural world.

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Landscape Painting
Denali offers dramatic opportunities to learn landsacpe painting in early summer.
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Ecology of Birds
Take your birding experience to the next level as we explore avian behavior, habitat, food habits, and migration ecology.
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Wildlife Tracking and Signs
Walk in the footsteps of Denali's famed wildlife biologist, Adolph Murie, as you learn tracking and observation skills.
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Denali's Large Mammals
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.
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Wildflowers of the Chugach
Meander through the Chugach Mountains, exploring wildflowers rooted in the valleys, slopes, bog, and rainforest.
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The Science of Fly-Fishing
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.
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Land of Constant Change: Climate Change and the Kenai Peninsula
Explore the changing face of the Kenai Fjords in a place where the ice age still lingers.
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Pioneers of Denali: The Creation of Mt. McKinley National Park
Join local historian and author Tom Walker on a journey into the past and discover the intriguing stories of the park's early years.
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Bears of Denali
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.
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Denali Field Journaling
While exploring Denali, learn how to make detailed observations in the field and capture these dramatic scenes as they occur.
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Geology of Denali
Hike the slopes and ridges of Denali's landscape, sculpted and scoured by glaciers, rivers, landslides, tectonics, and climate.
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Ecology of Migratory Birds
Venture into the Wonder Lake region to witness Denali's bird migration.
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The Turning Tundra: How Denali's Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter
Uncover an intriguing web of stories by looking at patterns of life that revolve around the changing seasons in Denali.
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