Welcome to Ecology Project International (EPI)
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🎥 Come on in!
Intro
Hi, welcome to EPI!
My name is Tyler, and I’m a Field Experience Coordinator. I work closely with students and teachers to coordinate life-changing, science-based courses across our program sites in:
- Costa Rica
- Belize
- Galápagos Islands
- Baja, Mexico
- Yellowstone
Who We Are
EPI is a nonprofit organization with a bold mission:
Inspiring youth with nature and empowering them with science — fostering tomorrow’s leaders.
We do this in three main ways:
- Group Travel Programs
Educators work with our Field Experience Coordinators to bring students out into the field. - Individual Student Courses
Perfect for students not traveling with a school group. - Professional Development Programs
For educators looking to fine-tune their inquiry-based teaching and gain hands-on conservation experience.
Meet the Team
Group Travel Opportunities
🎤 Let’s introduce you to Carrie.
Hi, I’m Carrie.
Are you excited to engage your middle school through college-age students in authentic research and conservation?
We’ll support you with:
- Course selection
- Travel dates
- Preparing students and families
- Final logistics
Individual Student Travel
🎤 Let’s introduce you to Grace.
Hi, I’m Grace.
We offer travel courses for middle school, high school, and college students who aren’t traveling with a group.
You’ll:
- Join a course with a school group or a group of individual students
- Travel to incredible places
- Learn hands-on science and conservation
- Meet like-minded peers
I’ll help you make this once-in-a-lifetime experience happen!
Professional Development for Educators
🎤 Now, let’s introduce you to Lisa.
Hi, I’m Lisa.
Whether you’re a formal or informal educator looking to:
- Explore a new ecosystem
- Gain field research experience
- Connect with peers
- Reignite your passion for teaching
Our Professional Development Courses are a perfect fit.
Why Choose EPI
At EPI, we’re proud to offer students and teachers the opportunity to travel and make a difference.
We do this by:
- Partnering with local scientists
- Facilitating service learning projects
- Providing 1-on-1 support from our Field Experience Coordinators
- Offering financial aid to those who need assistance
Let’s Connect
Now that you’ve learned a bit more about EPI,
we’d love to learn more about you.
📬 Provide your information, and one of our team members will reach out shortly to help plan your next adventure.
Thank You!
Thanks for your interest in EPI!
One of our Field Experience Coordinators will connect with you soon.
In the meantime, check out some of these other videos to learn more about us!