Introduction to Field Biology
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL)
Program overview
Rising high school sophomores through recently graduated high school seniors interested in field biology, ecology, plant biology, pollination, stream ecology, animal behavior, and hands-on biological research.
Eligibility
One year of HS biology, except by permission of the instructor. · No general residency requirement stated; select spots held for Gunnison Watershed School District and Lake City students; local pricing for Crested Butte, Gunnison, and Lake City students.
Key details
- Organization
- Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL)
- Type
- High school summer field biology course
- Location
- Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- Rising high school sophomores, Rising high school juniors, Rising high school seniors, Recently graduated high school seniors
- Cost
- $2,100 + $25 registration fee for students outside the Gunnison District; local Crested Butte, Gunnison, and Lake City students pay $1,890 + $25 registration fee if registered by March 1 (after March 1, $2,100). A $500 deposit is required to hold a spot; balance due by June 1. Western Colorado University college credit fee was $200 in 2025. Limited partial and full scholarships available.
- Time commitment
- 2 weeks, Monday-Friday at least 9:00-5:00, plus 1-2 evening sessions and one early morning session.
- Application status
- Accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis until spots fill.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.