Education: icnl as outdoor classroom

A few examples of courses that take place in the Natural Lands:

Environmental Sentinels (ENVS 120) - Local environmental knowledge through wilderness skills and awareness training. 

Land Use (ENVS 331) - Concepts and theories of land system science, coupled with practical management skills like planning, mapping, and trail maintenance.

Farming the Forest (ENVS 350) - Students run a non-timber forest products business serving campus and local outlets. South Hill Forest Products include maple syrup, edible mushrooms, hive products, wild herbals, and woodwork.

Outdoor Adventure Pursuits (RLST 151) - Historical, psychological, social, and philosophical foundations of outdoor adventure.

Field Biology (BIOL 275) - Weekly long-duration (5h) exercises teach field research design and execution.

Archaeological Methods and Techniques (ANTH 305) - Outdoor classroom is a simulated excavation site.