Turn your next Yellowstone visit into an unforgettable experience with a Yellowstone Forever Institute Field Seminar! Registration for our 2026 Summer Field Seminars is now open! This is your chance to go beyond sightseeing and truly connect with the park through immersive learning led by professors, naturalists, scientists, and acclaimed artists and photographers.

This summer, join us at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch or in Gardiner, Montana, and choose from 23 inspiring programs, each led by experts passionate about Yellowstone.

Back By Popular Demand

• Yellowstone Bears – with Casey Anderson, an American filmmaker, wildlife naturalist, and television presenter
• Spring Babies with Shauna Baron, a decades long Yellowstone guide and naturalist
• Understanding ‘Wolf’ – with Joanna Lambert, Director of the American Canid Project and Senior Science Advisor to the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project
• Off-trail Adventures – with Sam Archibald, Yellowstone Forever Field Education Manager and outdoor adventurer

What’s New This Year?

Our expert-led field seminars are back with exciting new topics and instructors. Highlights include:

• NEW! Wildflowers of Yellowstone – Discover the park’s floral diversity with Whitney Tilt, author of Flora of the Yellowstone.
• NEW! Animal Behavior – Observe and interpret the fascinating behaviors of Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife.
• NEW! Spring Wildlife Tracking & Certification – Earn your CyberTracker certification while learning to read the land.
• NEW! Intermediate Fly Fishing in Yellowstone – Hone your fly fishing skills in Yellowstone’s scenic backcountry during this immersive, multi-day seminar with the Amendola brothers.

Lodging & Learning Packages

Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and discovery with our multi-day Lodging & Learning programs. This summer, we’re thrilled to introduce:

• Wild Yellowstone – A brand-new package that dives into the diversity of Yellowstone’s wildlife through guided excursions and educational experiences.

Plus, don’t miss our other unforgettable Summer 2026 experiences:

• Private Tours – Custom adventures with expert guides.
• Yellowstone Day Adventures – One-day wildlife watching tours on Yellowstone’s famous northern range.
• Naturalist Day Hikes – Guided hikes that bring Yellowstone’s stories to life.

Spots fill fast—secure your place today and make Summer 2026 your Yellowstone summer! Check out the full list of Summer 2026 programs and book your spot now. Whether you’re a returning participant or planning your first adventure, this season offers more ways than ever to explore, learn, and connect with Yellowstone.