Round River

Round River Conservation studies is an ecological research and education organization whose goal is the formulation and implementation of conservation strategies that conserve and restore wilderness. To that end, they strive to develop and support traditions that sustain wildness. These efforts are anchored in the principles of conservation biology, supported by field research and community planning.

Round River semester and summer programs are entirely field-based, authentic experiences that offer the opportunity for small groups of students to contribute to actual conservation efforts in big, wild landscapes. Students from diverse backgrounds from the sciences to humanities study and work hard to immerse themselves in the ecology and culture of a place. Round River is entrenched in the places they work, dedicated to fulfill obligations to friends and local colleagues. While participating in a Round River program, students become part of this effort, and work alongside Round River researchers and instructors and members of our local partners.

Round River believes landscapes are powerful educators. Student programs are designed to involve small groups of students with inspiring people and actual research projects, finding and implementing solutions to real conservation issues. The student programs contribute significantly to the larger conservation initiatives of Round River and our local partners.

Currently, Round River offers programs in Namibia, Ecuador, British Columbia, and Wyoming.

For more information contact:

Alan Brew, Associate Professor of English, (715) 682-1329 or abrew@northland.edu.