Round River Conservation Studies: USA - Sky Island Borderlands
- Location(s): United States
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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We are thrilled to be partnering with Sky Island Alliance to present a program that brings us closer to home in the wide-open spaces of the American West. In this action-packed semester, our small student groups will camp, research, and study in t... read more
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I was initially signed up to go to Mongolia with Round River and only ended up going to the Sky Islands because of Covid. I won't lie, I was apprehensive at first about living in Arizona in the summer and a little disappointed to be studying "abroad" in the US instead of Mongolia. Luckily, it turned out to be one of the most spe... Emma R - University of Vermont View Entire Review
I learned about how the border is affecting wildlife, how to do ecological surveys, how to carry out a scientific study and write a paper that will be used by conservationists, and how conservation and cultural issues tie together. Perrin Milliken - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
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We are thrilled to be partnering with Sky Island Alliance to present a program that brings us closer to home in the wide-open spaces of the American West. In this action-packed semester, our small student groups will camp, research, and study in the rugged transboundary Madrean Archipelago in southern Arizona. Students will help monitor wildlife movement across the U.S.-Mexico border using camera traps, survey perennial springs that provide life-giving water in the desert, and study the elevational distribution of key species like the saguaro cactus.
Conservation efforts in these areas are timely, active, and gaining traction. Round River’s field efforts can and will make a difference. Join us in February of 2021 to get your hands dirty, sleep out under the desert stars, and experience a real connection to land and people.
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Round River Conservation Studies Scholarships
Round River offers scholarships to students through our Edward Abbey Scholarship Fund. Edward Abbey was a friend to many and an inspiration to all associated with Round River. Ed’s family has graciously agreed that we may use his name in this manner. We are committed to involving dedicated and qualified students in our conservation projects and we will work with you to facilitate your application and financial needs. Financial assistance to qualified students from Round River is available from the Edward Abbey Scholarship Fund.
$500-$5,000
