Master Course Catalog: Field Seminars | Alaska Geographic



2010 Field Seminar Catalog



Sold out! 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.

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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.
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Geology of the Nenana Canyon
June 12-13
$295

Explore the Denali fault line and witness this evolving landscape by raft and on foot.
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High Country Wildflowers for Beginners
June 14-16
$330

Surround yourself in the vibrant color and blooms of Denali's tundra and tiaga forest.

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Sold out! High Country Wildflowers: A Closer Look
June 18-20
$330

Take a closer look at the beautiful blooms of a Denali summer.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sold out! Wildflowers of the Chugach
July 10-11
$205

Meander through the Chugach Mountains, exploring wildflowers rooted in the valleys, slopes, bog, and rainforest.
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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.
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Sold out! 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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sold out! Landscape Painting
August 5-8
$400

Look closely at Denali's landscape while broadening your painting abilities with Alaskan artist David Mollett.

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Sold out! 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.

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Predators and Prey
August 13-15
$330

Investigate the intricate balance of predator and prey relationships in the various habitats of Denali.
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Sold out! Ecology of Migratory Birds
August 23-26
$370

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
August 27-29
$330

Uncover an intriguing web of stories by looking at patterns of life that revolve around the changing seasons in Denali.
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