The Wilderness Institute

Immerse Yourself in the Study of
Wildland Conservation

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Combine interdisciplinary coursework,
field learning, small classes, and
community engagement to earn a
Minor in Wilderness Studies in
just over one semester.
"Wilderness and Civilization has done more to equip me for “real world” conservation than any regular class could have. I have learned more about myself, my community, and the land around me in one year than I had previously in my lifetime.”
~former student

Wilderness and Civilization is an inspiring and demanding campus- and field-based academic program. Each year, a small group of students from around the country explore the human-nature relationship and wilderness issues in this semester-plus program. Coursework is interdisciplinary, and the program combines the strengths of classroom and field learning, small class size, dedicated faculty, and internship experience. more>>

2013-2014 Wilderness and Civilization Program is accepting applications!! Click here to apply for this once in a lifetime experience!

Aerie Backcountry Medicine:
In 2013, Aerie is expanding its highly-regarded Semester in Wilderness Medicine, offering a new Summer Semester in addition to their Spring Program! more>>

Based in Missoula, Montana, Aerie provides wilderness and rural medical training and first aid supplies to over 2,500 students a year throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, Africa and India.  Wilderness EMT and First Responder Courses: see 2012-2013 schedule

The Bob Marshall Wilderness, which protects the South Fork of the Flathead River among other special places, is the 6th largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states and is one of Montana’s crown jewels. This area was one of the original 54 wildernesses designated by the Wilderness Act in 1964 and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. The area also bears the name of Bob Marshall, one of the founders of today’s wilderness movement. Photo credit: Josh Whitmore.

NEW Summer Field Courses for 2013!

Forest Ecology of the Sierra Nevada
FORS391, June 23 - July12 (5.0 Credits)

Fire Ecology of the Crown of the Continent
FORS391, August 9 - 18 (4.0 Credits)



For more information about either course, click here.
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What is Wilderness?
By Steve McCool

2013 Lecture Series
Wilderness on the Edge: The Emerging Roles of Wild Lands in Changing Landscapes

The University of Montana Wilderness Institute 2013 Wilderness Lectures are held every Tuesday in February and March at 7:10pm in UM's Gallagher Business Building room 122. Lecture are free and open to the public. Check out this piece by Mountain West News about the series!

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