Our Alumni Community
EPI programs bridge cultural divides and empower the next generation of conservation leaders, laying the seeds for positive change. Alumni report that our programs have a lasting impact on their education, careers, environmental dispositions, and behaviors.
These programs cultivate social awareness and leadership skills, allowing us to magnify those impacts across the wider community. We provide alumni continued opportunities and resources, creating the conditions for lifelong growth.
Join our Alumni Network!
Connect with us on LinkedIn to learn about alumni opportunities, chat with your friends, and get up-to-date news from our offices in Costa Rica, Baja California Sur, and Missoula.
More Opportunities with EPI
Our commitment to conserve and protect ecosystems doesn't stop when we finish a course, and we know our alumni feel the same way. Whether it's leading you to conservation jobs and internships, furthering your field education and research, funding your conservation project ideas, or connecting you to our expansive global network of alumni, we want to support you!
Alumni Leadership Award
Each year, EPI awards funds to alumni who dream big and do even bigger for conservation in their communities
2025 Winning Projects:
Bird Strike Reduction
Shterna is dedicated to reducing the number of bird deaths due to collisions with windows at her university.
Fostering Environmental Stewardship Through Outdoor Education
Ganesh is passionate about creating a lasting impact in his hometown of Manipal, India by educating his community about protecting their ecological heritage.
Conservation Leadership Programs
Are you a high school student passionate about science, the outdoors, and conservation?
Apply to EPI’s Conservation Leadership Programs in Montana, immersive summer courses where you will gain hands on research experience, contribute to real conservation work, and build leadership skills alongside professional scientists.
Additional Field
Education Opportunities
Continue your field education and further your science communication skills beyond EPI!
10% Freeflow Institute Discount!
Want to further your science communication skills in wild spaces? Redeem your discount by emailing sierra@ecologproject.org!
5% WRFI Tuition Discount!
Continue your field education! To redeem your discount, note that you are an EPI Alum in your application, or email matt@wrfi.net.
2026 Alumni Reunion
DATES: JANUARY 12-18, 2026
Our exclusive, discounted alumni volunteer trip takes place each January. Don't miss the chance to reconnect with fellow EPI alumni and staff while soaking
up all Pacuare Reserve has to offer!
Reunion Highlights:
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Help Pacuare Reserve prepare for leatherback nesting season
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Connect with fellow EPI alumni
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Explore and learn about the surrounding rainforest
Find more details and the itinerary.
