Housing

Students attending the Field School will be experiencing life as it is for an ethnobiology field team in the most remote of situations. Students will be camping for the entire time. This has obvious advantages and disadvantages. Camping can be uncomfortable for those who are not accustomed to sleeping on the ground within a tent. However, one of the skills that you'll be learning is how to enhance the comfort of camping for extended periods.

Some of our camping locations are in forested slopes near running water within a nature preserve, botanical garden, and other conservation areas. Simple shower and toilet facilities are provided at a nearby location.

While we feel that the places you will camp will be relatively secure, it is recommended that you not bring valuables that are not needed for the field school. We will not be responsible if something disappears from camps.

You will need to bring your own tent and whatever you plan to sleep in and on. The weather on Kaua`i in January and February will be moderate to warm for most people. Some people from temperate areas will feel hot although there usually is a good breeze where the camp will be positioned. Anyone from Hawai`i or the tropics will probably feel cold on many days and some nights. Please check long-term weather forecasts and plan appropriately.

ALL students are expected to participate in the Field School housing even if they live on the island of Kaua`i or have other housing options available. This is part of the Field School educational program.

First Night

We will spend the first night at a site that will be announced to the accepted applicants where we will be pitching our tents in a remote area.

Most students will be met at the airport and provided with transportation to the camping site. If you want to make your way to camping site then instructions may be provided from one of the instructors.

For more information email us:

laauhawaii@gmail.com