What: Field Courses in Recreation

When: Various (see details as they are posted)

Where: The Everglades - The Great Lakes - National Parks

George Mason
Unversity Courses:

PRLS 300: People and Nature

PRLS 316: Outdoor
Education and Leadership

PRLS 402: Human Behavior
and the Natural Environment

PRLS 450- Research Methods

Research:

Kids and Technology

Isle Royal National Park-
People and their Connections
to Special Places- 2004

Remotely Operated Vehicles:
Marine Exploration and
Education

In 2005 & 2006, people had the chance to sail a tall ship while serving on the crew and learning about the unique ecology and maritime heritage of the Great Lakes. We also covered Leave-No-Trace skills, strategies and issues related to scientific data collection in marine settings, and strategies related to management of public recreation areas.

The experience was not only be above water, but below as individuals explored underwater ecology and shipwrecks with cutting edge technology- an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)!

Check back every now and then as we prepare for new adventures and new programs (We're currently considering an Everglades Canoeing Expedition during Winter Break!

Laurie Harmon, Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
School of Health, Recreation, and Tourism
George Mason University

Program Cost:

They vary depending on the program in which you'd like to participate. Contact us for more information.

And more...

Curriculum Vitae

Leave-No-Trace (VA State Advocate)

The Nature Nexus: How Time Outdoors improves our lives

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Field Courses