WSU Greater Yellowstone Field Station
Through the leadership of the College of Science, Utah’s Weber State University is establishing a permanent research base in the heart of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. Imagine a place where Wildcats don’t just read about ecology, geology, or zoology — they live it.
Dedicated research property situated right outside Yellowstone National Park.
Direct access to the entire Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Year-round facility supporting long-term faculty & student research.
A convenient gateway drive from main campus for immersive weekend field studies.
Why Establish a Field Station?
Year-Round Research Base
A dedicated hub for faculty and student collaboration in the heart of the ecosystem.
Immersive Outdoor Classrooms
Moving beyond the classroom into 22 million acres of living laboratory.
Real-World Environmental Impact
Real-world data collection that contributes directly to preserving our natural world.
A Base Camp for Discovery & Community
Learning opportunities that allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom out in the real world help with recruitment and retention. A permanent field station will allow not only College of Science faculty and students to engage in rigorous research, but will also be a hub for those from all of WSU’s colleges to participate in field-based projects year-round.
The field station, with spaces for gathering, learning, and conducting research, will include housing with kitchen facilities for its visitors. Imagine a space where interaction with nature inspires creativity; where community members gather for events; and where alumni retreats support Weber with nature as the backdrop.
Wildcat Spotlight
You may find Zoology major Clementine Rane searching for boreal owls in the dead of night. This threatened species was not known to exist in Utah, but through their travels to the high elevations of the Uinta Mountains, she found a breeding population.
“The classroom is great, but for zoology there is absolutely no substitute for time spent in the field. The logistics, safety, wonder, flies, mud, stuck snowmobiles — you can only get that experience in the field.”
Support the Greater Yellowstone Field Station
A gift today can help students gain the hands-on research experience they need in the field.
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