Field Seminars

List of 2012 Field Seminars

Each summer the Murie Science and Learning Center offers a full menu of active field seminars. These small-group courses and science workshops bring

participants into the field to explore the subject matter ‘up-close and personal’. These courses are led by distinguished biologists, botanists, geologists, published authors and excellent naturalists that take participants on a behind-the-scenes exploration of our park lands.

Most field seminars are coordinated by Alaska Geographic and are based from the MSLC field camp in Denali. The field camp is situated along the Teklanika River and makes an excellent launching point for Denali exploration. Additional field seminars highlighting park science are hosted in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve with the Wrangell Mountains Center.

Field Camp at the Teklanika River

Meals, lodging, and in-park transportation are provided on most courses. For teachers, optional professional development credit can be obtained for each of the field seminars. Participants must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. Hiking distance and physical fitness levels are described in greater detail for each course.