Field Ecology of the Bitterroot Valley

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15 hours coursework, 35 hours research
Focus: Rattlesnake Biology, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Scientific Process
Cost: $500

Day 1: Arrive in Hamilton, Montana
• Get to know your instructor team
• Learn about research projects you’ll be participating in this week with the Bitterroot Science
Center

Days 2-3: Field Research (Reptile ecology)
• Learn about local reptile species from experts in the field
• Conduct herpetology field surveys
• Use radio telemetry to locate our study animals and track their movement
• Collect tissue samples and observe snake venom collection

Days 4-5: Lab Research
• Analyze snake venom and genetic profiles
• Assist with surgical insertion of radio trackers in snakes
• Collect snake gut contents and identify ingested prey species
Days 6-7: Field Research (Mammal ecology)
• Learn about local mammal species from experts in the field
• Identify a variety of game species and their activities based on tracks (bear, cougar, elk, big
horn sheep)
• Track animals, collect tissue and other data for population analysis
• Explore a bear den

Day 8: Raft the Bitterroot River
• Enjoy spectacular Montana scenery and try your hand at fly fishing
• Celebrate your completed course

Day 9: Depart Missoula

You will be re-routed to the Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) for payment processing. Your donation still directly supports the Bitterroot Community Science Center.

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Eric Gren

The Bitterroot Valley is one of my favorite places in the world. It has always felt like home away from home because my family has been spending time vacations here with Grandpa and Grandma ever since I was little. I can remember countless hours of fun exploring irrigation ditches and creeks for frogs and snakes, playing at Lake Como as a family, or hiking Mt. Tabor. It is always so exciting when “Uncle Buck” takes us out to find big horn sheep or to explore a bear den. We are so happy to now get to live here in the valley full time and share with the community our love for learning about the wonderful animals that also call the Bitterroot home.

Field Ecology of the Bitterroot Valley

You will be re-routed to the Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) for payment processing. Your donation still directly supports the Bitterroot Community Science Center.

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Eric Gren

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