Santiam Science School

Forty-one acres of forested land offer curriculum options including forest ecology, aquatic ecology, and geology. Lodgings are in log cabins or yurts; each is complete with heat and electricity, and fully wheelchair accessible. Restrooms and shower facilities are nearby.

Available Fall and Spring Location: Near Sweet Home on South Santiam River Capacity: 120
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For more information or to register: Call: 503.797.4661 Email: register@omsi.edu

Program Options

Your program coordinator will work with you to create an experience tailored to your students’ interests and your teaching goals, selecting from the following curriculum offerings:
Field Studies (5 Hours Each Full Day)
Aquatic Ecology Geology
Forest Ecology Student-Driven Research Projects
Interest Groups (90 Minutes Each Day)
Amphibians Orienteering
Birding Owl Pellet Dissection
Early Oregon Studies Survival
Mammal Studies Team Challenge
Evening Programs (1 Hour Each Night)
Bats Predator and Prey
Commons Game Raptors
Eco-Jeopardy Science Fair
Environmental Forum Volcanoes
Night Hike

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