Our world-class field seminars examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem through a combination of fun field excursions and presentations. Our seminar leaders are experts in their fields and include professors, naturalists, scientists, and acclaimed photographers, writers, historians, and artists. This option is a favorite for those who want to participate in a highly educational, fully immersive Yellowstone experience.
WINTER 2026/2027 FIELD SEMINARS
Yellowstone Wildlife: Winter Photography
Justin Theurer
December 10 – 13, 2026
Gardiner, MT
New Year’s in Lamar
Kyle Wonders | Lead Field Educator
December 29, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Exploring Yellowstone
as an Open Field Studio
Piper Jefferson, M.N.R.S.
January 9, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
A Winter
Photography
Expedition
Lisa Culpepper
January 4 – 10, 2027
Mammoth Hot Springs & Old Faithful
Winter World
of
Ravens & Wolves
Colleen & John Marzluff, M.S. & Ph.D.
January 14 – 18, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Advanced
Winter Wildlife
Photography
Meg Sommers
January 18 – 23, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Call of the Wild: Decoding the Language of Wolves
Amanda Evans & Jeff Reed, Ph.D.
January 24 – 28, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
The Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Anishinaabe People
Chris La Tray
2023-24 Montana Poet Laureate
January 28 – February 1, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Yellowstone’s
Captivating
Carnivores
Wes Binder
Documentary-Featured Scientist
February 1 – 4, 2027
Gardiner, MT
Combatting the Anthropocene: Wildness as a Guiding Force
Kyle Wonders | Lead Field Educator
February 5 – 9, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Tracking Yellowstone’s Winter Wildlife
Luke & Sara Lamar
Wildlife Tracking Specialists
February 12 – 15, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Adventure
Skiing
Jesse Logan, Ph.D. & Sam Archibald, M.E.M.
February 15 – 19, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Lamar Valley
Wolf Week 1
Amanda Evans | Lead Field Educator
February 22 – 26, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Lamar Valley
Wolf Week 2
Kyle Wonders | Lead Field Educator
March 1 – 5, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Lamar Valley
Wolf Week 3
Amanda Evans | Lead Field Educator
March 8 – 12, 2027
Lamar Buffalo Ranch
