At EPI’s Missoula office, we love seeing pictures and hearing stories of your travels with us. So when a colleague shared a photo of a mural made by students after their time with EPI, I had to learn more. I ended up connecting with Samantha La, a recent graduate of Natomas Charter School in Sacramento, CA, who traveled to Yellowstone and México with EPI and helped spearhead the mural project once the group returned home. Here I tell you about what we talked!

The Gulf of California, also called “the Sea of Cortez”, is known as “the world’s aquarium”, and for good reason: it is home to more than 900 species of fish and welcomes gray whales, whale sharks, and green turtles, while also containing mangroves, and coral reefs. In this sanctuary the impacts of climate change are already being deeply felt. Faced with a reality that can feel overwhelming, we at EPI Mexico believe that young peoplecan and must be involved in creating soluti

Chandra Dunbar and Birgid Niedenzu are bringing the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems into their classrooms. By joining EPI’s professional development, these educators traded traditional lectures for hands-on research in Costa Rica and Mexico. Now, their students are solving real-world problems with urchins and sea turtles, sending engagement "through the roof". Discover NGSS-aligned PD that slashes prep time and reignites your passion for teaching.

For 20 years, EPI Mexico has inspired more than 64,000 young people to connect with nature through science, community, and hands-on conservation. Learn about the stories and impacts behind two decades of transformative education.

The Knowledge from the Territory project strengthens basic and upper secondary education in Baja California Sur through situated learning, involving teachers, students, and communities in a lively, participatory methodology connected to the environment.

EPI courses combine hands-on science, field research, cultural exchange, and conservation to build skills and connect students with nature.

EPI celebrates 25 years empowering youth through science to lead conservation in a world facing urgent environmental challenges.

Transforming education for educators in La Paz through a collaborative program by Teton Science Schools and Ecology Project International.

EPI Mexico empowers students through place-based learning, turning their environment into a classroom for real-world impact!

Embark on a transformative journey with Ecology Project International on Espíritu Santo Island, blending education and student travel.