Amazing Opportunity for High School Students

Briar Bush Nature Center is offering an opportunity for a student going into their Junior or Senior year to attend a field ecology class at the Teton Science School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This four week program is being offered at a reduced rate of $1700, thanks to the generosity of the Teton Science School, the Association of Nature Center Professionals and Briar Bush. All food and lodging is included.  The Executive Director of the Teton Science School will personally provide transportation to and from the airport in Jackson Hole. High School credit is available.

High School Field Ecology (Entering Grades 11-12+)

When:Sunday, July 4 – Friday, July 30, 2010

Where: Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools
1 Ditch Creek Road
Kelly, WY 83011

Cost: $1700 (27 days, 26 nights for one student)   

Join the 43rd edition of this flagship summer program for students interested in ecology and applied field research. Immerse yourself in the study of the natural sciences in one of the most beautiful and ecologically complex places in North America. Sharpen your critical and analytical scientific skills through extended, group field-research addressing a current conservation issue. This program is based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools and includes twelve nights in lodges, four nights camping at a backcountry field research station, four nights camping in Yellowstone, and six nights backcountry camping.

Please contact Executive Director, Mike Weilbacher if you are interested in applying for this scholarship.