Master Course Catalog: Field Seminars

2009 Field Seminar Catalog

Upcoming Courses
Wildlife Tracking and Signs July 3-5 $320 Walk in the footsteps of Denali's famed wildlife biologist, Adolph Murie, as you learn tracking and observation skills.
Denali's Large Mammals July 10-12 $320 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.
Wildflowers of the Chugach July 11-12 $195 Meander through the Chugach Mountains, exploring wildflowers rooted in the valleys, slopes, bog, and rainforest.
The Science of Fly-Fishing July 24-26 $220 From the end of our fly line, we'll explore fly tackle and tying, fly-fishing in local rivers, and the science that makes it all possible.
Land of Constant Change: Climate Change and the Kenai Peninsula July 25-28 $485 Explore the changing face of Kenai Fjords in a place where the ice age still lingers.
Pioneers of Denali: The Creation of Mt. McKinley National Park July 31-August 2 $330 Join local historian and author Tom Walker on a journey into the past and discover the intriguing stories of the park's early years.
Bears of Denali August 3-5 $320 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.
Denali Field Journaling August 7-9 $330 While exploring Denali, learn how to make detailed observations in the field and capture these dramatic scenes as they occur.
Geology of Denali August 10-12 $320 Hike the slopes and ridges of Denali's landscape, sculpted and scoured by glaciers, rivers, landslides, tectonics, and climate.
Ecology of Migratory Birds August 24-27 $360 Venture into the the Wonder Lake region to witness Denali's bird migration.
The Turning Tundra: How Denali's Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter August 28-30 $320 Uncover and intriguing web of stories by looking at patterns of life that revolve around the changing seasons in Denali.

Concluded Courses
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.
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.
Geology of the Nenana Canyon Explore the Denali fault line and witness this evolving landscape by raft and on foot.
High Country Wildflowers for Beginners Surround yourself in the vibrant color and blooms of Denali's tundra and tiaga forest.
High Country Wildflowers: A Closer Look Take a closer look at the beautiful blooms of a Denali summer.
Knowledge Informs Art: Drawing Inspiration from Denali An endless source of inspiration, Denali is the backdrop for a creative look into the natural world.
Landscape Painting Denali offers dramatic opportunities to learn landsacpe painting in early summer.
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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