Field Schools

Probably the best way to learn conservation and ethnobiology skills is through the process of doing real exploration, community development, and other hands-on tasks. Below is a list of Field Schools that I have either organized or assisted.

  • 2015 – Yaxunah, Yucatan, Mexico. Conservation Botany and Ethnography. July 18-August 20.
  • 2013 – Fort Worth and Corpus Christi, Texas. Urban Youth Field Research in Conservation. January 19-March 16.
  • 2012 – Kaua`i, Hawai`i. Conservation / Ethnobiology. February 10-March 6.
  • 2010 – Kaua`i, Hawai`i. Conservation / Ethnobiology. January 3-February 12.
  • 2009 – Kahana, O`ahu, Hawai`i. Hawaiian Ethnobotany. January 3-May 5.
  • 2008 – Hawai`i Island. Field Research Methods. March 20-30.
  • 2007 – Hawai`i Island. Field Research Methods. November 15-23.
  • 2006 – NE Thailand. Field Research Methods. January 30-February 22.
  • 2005 – Hawai`i Island. Field Research Methods. March 21-April 1.
  • 2004 – Hawai`i Island. Field Research Methods. March 20-30.
  • 2004 – Mo`orea, Tahiti. Field Research Methods. October 30-November 15.
  • 2003 – Madagascar. Ethnobotany and Conservation Field Methods. June 3-25.
  • 2002 – Marshall Islands. Ethnobotany and Conservation Field Methods. July 6-August 1.
  • 2001 – O`ahu, Hawai`i. Ethnobotany Research Methods. June 1-22.
  • 1999 – Solomon Islands. Field Research Methods in Ethnobotany. June 15-July 30.