Learning Community

Learning Community

students taking sample in a field

What is It?

The Environmental Science Learning Community is a fantastic activity that helps new students acclimate to starting at Iowa State University and provides tools for success in the Environmental Science curriculum.

Field Trip

The field trip is an exciting kick-off to students' careers in Environmental Science. It is a service learning project in which the students collect prairie seeds at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. The field trip takes place on September 17.

 

Example Field Trip Itinerary (PDF)


 

Students wading through river

Students taking plant samples in prairie

 

Students taking samples on river bank

 

I can happily say that I now talk to at least four people more frequently than prior to the field trip. We're planning on organizing a study group as well. Thank you so much. A great kickoff to college.
Field Trip Participant
boots and person working in rain soaked environment

Weekly Meeting

(EnSci 110, 202, and 203)

A weekly program is provided with presentations from peer mentors with tips on how to make full use of the resources available to Environmental Science students at Iowa State.