** Sonoran Desert Field Course!! Summer 2011 ** A few spots still available, in case you know any students (grad or undergrad) interested ...
*Ecology & Natural History of the Sonoran Desert and Upper Gulf of California* TO LEARN MORE: http://kebonine.faculty.arizona.edu/courses *3 weeks: 16 May – 04 June* ECOL 463 or 563, Honors Credit Available Hands-on learning & individual field research projects with faculty, scientists. Biosphere 2: Learn ecosystem research at B2. Survey desert & foothill habitats. Meet experts & their study species. Santa Catalina Mountains: Camp at 8,000’ to explore elevational zonation & sky island biomes of Sonoran region. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Visit world-renowned education & research facility in the heart of Sonoran Desert. UA Campus: Base of operations while exploring ASDM, Saguaro National Park, Tumamoc Hill, & other Tucson locales. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Camp several nights learning about drier parts of Sonoran Desert. Meet Park Service Biologists. El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve: Discover lava fields, volcanic craters, & giant star dunes. CEDO Field Station in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora … for 30 years has been studying, educating , & conserving in the Upper Gulf of California. Bunk at CEDO to investigate the coast, beach, and estuaries by foot, kayak, & boat. COST: UA Presession Tuition, 4-6 credits Additional Course Fee $1250 - for transportation during course, lodging, 85% of meals, field supplies, etc. *TO LEARN MORE: http://kebonine.faculty.arizona.edu/courses* EEB Dept. 520 621 1588, [email protected] Dr. Kevin Bonine, [email protected], 520 626 0092 http://summer-winter.arizona.edu/
