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.

Citizen science is rewriting what we know about Yellowstone’s wildlife. Two groundbreaking studies—powered by data collected by students and volunteers—reveal that bison are ecosystem engineers and that large herbivores defy the old grazer-browser labels. From DNA metabarcoding of scat to tracking bison herds, these discoveries show how community-driven science is transforming conservation and inspiring the next generation of ecologists—thanks in part to the fieldwork of EPI

Exploring Galápagos with EPI: wildlife tracking, invasive species control, and kayaking reveal the archipelago’s unique natural wonders.