Ithaca College

The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) offers extraordinary experiences for students wanting an educational adventure. WRFI courses, which can be taken for college credit through the University of Montana, explore the cultural, political and natural histories of some of North America’s most interesting and beautiful landscapes. WRFI courses integrate traditional academics with field studies, service projects, and meetings with government officials and community members to encourage creative and critical thinking, thoughtful dialog, and exploration of diverse perspectives. The courses help students develop a personal land ethic and a powerful sense of place, as well.

All courses are taught while traveling under your own power – backpacking, canoeing, kayaking – in wilderness settings from Alaska to Montana to the American Southwest. Depending on the course, students might kayak among icebergs and glaciers off the Alaska coast or hike in the footsteps of Yellowstone’s grizzlies. Students sleep in tents, beneath the stars and in the wind, which means that developing outdoor and leadership skills is part of the program, too. Scholarships are available!

Come see Bethany Applegate’s great PowerPoint presentation on the wide range of WRFI activities AND enjoy pizza from Rogan’s! This coming Monday 15 September at 5pm in CNS 112.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Carol Hansen at chansen@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1822. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.