Ecology Camp

The first iteration of our “Ecology Academy” camp will provide high school students from northeastern Ohio an immersive field ecology program, providing hands-on experiences in wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and ecological research supported by near-peer mentorship from our Hiram College undergraduate students. Hiram student workers would engage and mentor visiting high school students. This 1-week residential program at Hiram College will equip students with essential skills in data collection, analysis, critical thinking, and science communication. Structured in three phases, students will gain foundational knowledge in ecology before specializing in areas such as forest management, water resource management, wildlife management, or land stewardship. The program integrates with ongoing research projects at James H. Barrow Biological Field Station, allowing students to work alongside professionals in real-world applications.