Alpine Ecosystems Research Institute
Our Educational Opportunities
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Education
We employ a place-based system for research and education. We believe that the more people learn about their local history and environment, the more they will respect their surroundings.
Our goal:
We provide educational opportunities for a number of age ranges and audience members. Here at AERI, we seek to make research about humans and the environment publicly accessible knowledge. We provide free educational services for schools. If you are interested in bringing our expertise into your classroom, please reach out directly!
Educational Topics
Mountain Ecosystem Studies
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​Foraging Practices
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Ethnobotany
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First Peoples Ecological Conservation Methods
Archaeological Studies
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Hunter-gatherers of the GYE
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Lithic Technology
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Zooarchaeology
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Lithic Conveyance
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Pleistocene-Holocene Transition
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High-elevation Holocene Studies
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Radiocarbon Dating
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Optically-Stimulated Luminescence Dating
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Archaeological Field Methods
Humans in the Environment
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Humans as Keystone Species
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Niche Construction
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Native Edible Plants and Sustainable Harvesting Practices
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Behavioral Biomimicry
Soil Microbiology
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The soil food web
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The benefits of undisturbed soil
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The connection between soil biology and successional stage​
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Soil biology and weed suppression
Paleo-environmental
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Pleistocene-Holocene Transition
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Methods that scientists use for environmental reconstruction
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(Lake Cores)
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(Palynology)
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(Phytoliths)
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Ice Patch Archaeology​​​​​
Ecological Restoration
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How to multiply beneficial microorganisms for soil remediation
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Methods for soil remediation
2026 Educational Opportunities
We'll host a number of archaeological fieldwork volunteer opportunities. You will also see us at the Conservation Leadership Program in Park County in July 2026!
