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SUMMER FIELD SEMINARS

Explore Yellowstone’s vibrant summer landscape through our Summer Field Seminars, offered at both the Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Lamar Valley and in Gardiner, Montana, at the park’s north entrance. These in-depth programs cover a wide range of topics—from wildlife behavior and ecology to photography, tracking, geology, and more.

Led by subject matter experts including scientists, naturalists, professors, artists, and acclaimed photographers, each seminar combines hands-on field experiences with engaging instruction. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or a first-time visitor, these seminars offer a unique opportunity to connect deeply with Yellowstone’s dynamic summer ecosystem.

2026 SUMMER FIELD SEMINARS

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Ravens, Wolves, &
People

Colleen & John Marzluff

July 3 – 7, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Understanding
‘Wolf’

Amanda Evans

July 7 – 11, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Nature journaling of wildflowers by Yellowstone Institute Field Educator, Piper Jefferson

Yellowstone Master Naturalist

Amanda Evans

July 12 – 18, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Daniel Hidalgo painting Moran's Yellowstone

Painting Moran’s Yellowstone

Daniel & Kara Hidalgo

July 21 – 25, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Off-Trail
Adventures

Samuel Archibald, M.E.M.

July 25 – 29, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Dream of the Cave Witch

Franco Littlelight

August 3 – 5, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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Fly Fishing the Firehole river. YF Matt Ludin

Beginner Fly Fishing in Yellowstone

Lou & Ron Amendola

August 17 – 21, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Fly fishing volunteers on Slough Creek YF Matt Ludin

Intermediate Fly Fishing in Yellowstone

Lou & Ron Amendola

August 24 – 28, 2026

Lamar Buffalo Ranch

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Eruption of Great Fountain Geyser in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park

The Yellowstone Volcano

Mike Poland, Ph.D.

September 15 – 18, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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Fall Wildlife Photography

Meg Sommers, J.D.

September 22 – 26, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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Raptors Over
Yellowstone

Katy Duffy, M.S.

September 27 – 28, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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Certified Interpretive
Guide

Amanda Evans

September 28 – October 2, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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NOLS Wilderness Medicine

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification

NOLS Wilderness Medicine Staff

October 21 – 22, 2026

Gardiner, MT

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