Field Ecology

Are you interested in the fields of biology and ecology? Step into the shoes of an ecologist and learn how scientists are studying and protecting ecosystems in the face of climate change. Your days will be filled with learning and practicing various field research methods to observe and study organisms and their interactions, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems. Through a field-based research project, you will design your own investigation of the local ecosystem, collect and analyze data, and present your findings.. This residential program also includes downtime, hikes, and other social activities to make new friends. Join us to gain skills, knowledge, and insight into the field of terrestrial ecology while adding valuable experience to your college and career pathways.

By the end of the program, students will receive a UC Berkeley certificate of completion, publicly share their final projects, create or strengthen their LinkedIn profiles, and be invited to join the TRP LinkedIn group. This invite-only professional network connects participants with TRP peers and staff—from high school through college, graduate studies, postdoctoral work, and into their early careers—and can serve as a long-term support system designed to grow with them.

Parents are invited at 2:00 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.