ABOUT
Michael Forsberg and Jordan Messerer will lead a for-credit study tour to the Niobrara River and Sandhills regions during Fall Break 2023, “Bison & Waterfalls”. The 1-credit NRES 493 course will provide experiences paddling the Niobrara, waterfall hikes, and bison and grassland tours with a focus on how conservation organizations and private individuals work to conserve and manage this region of Nebraska and the species that live within it. Students will network with stakeholders and develop an awareness for the influence of culture, politics, economics, and history in natural resource management and use. The trip is limited to 8 students.
TRIP FEE
This experience is approximately $350 (charged to student account), which covers all food, lodging, transportation, and site access during the trip.
INTERESTED?
Students should submit an essay as Word or PDF to mforsberg2@unl.edu describing in one page why they want to participate in the trip and how they hope to benefit from the experience.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ESSAYS
11:59PM MONDAY, APRIL 24
More details at: https://plattebasintimelapse.com/