New Program: Winter Ecology of Yellowstone National Park
OLLI at MSU is thrilled to present this new travel program, which is custom-designed in partnership with our friends at Yellowstone Forever. The serenity and beauty of Yellowstone in winter is truly one-of-a-kind, and this field course will provide a hands-on field exploration of winter ecology in the heart of Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley.
The first afternoon includes a presentation by legendary ecologist and wildlife tracking expert Dr. James Halfpenny. The OLLI group will stage out of the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch (LBR) for the next three days and spend them with Yellowstone Forever (YF) field educators. Your mornings in the Lamar Valley will begin with early wildlife viewing on foot and from the bus, followed by a post-breakfast presentation at the LBR. The group will spend the afternoons exploring winter ecology, wildlife, habitats, snow science and tracking while traveling on foot, skis or snowshoes with YF field staff.
Tuition for a double occupancy cabin is $1150 per person for two people, or a limited number of private, single occupancy cabins are available for $1520 per person. Your travel program tuition includes transportation to/from Bozeman, daily guide and evening programs, a catered lunch on day one, three hearty family-style dinners with appetizers, morning coffee and tea. Participants provide their own breakfasts (3), lunches (2), and snacks (3). This travel program departs on February 20 and returns on February 23.
Physical and ski skill requirements: This fun trip is physically demanding. It involves cross-country skiing for up to three miles per day, climbs of up to 250 feet, and extended periods of standing and walking outdoors while exposed to cold winter temperatures and conditions. The program web listing, linked below, includes the complete list of requirements.
Click or tap here for more information about the Winter Ecology of Yellowstone National Park.
Lottery entry opens on November 14 and closes on November 20. OLLI at MSU will notify selected entries via email by November 25, 2024. Any registrants who are not selected will be placed on the waitlist. Click or tap here for full details about the lottery process.
Scholarship and tuition assistance are available!
The scholarship application deadline for this travel program is November 13. Please click or tap here to apply for financial assistance before entering the lottery for this program.
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