Natural History: Grand Canyon Field Institute Classes

The Grand Canyon is much more than a mere cleft in the continent. This World Heritage Site is a geologic marvel with many tales to tell about the formation of the Colorado Plateau, and the planet itself. Rocks are only part of the picture as the intricate biotic web of life is equally compelling.

Classes in this section are designed to immerse participants in this unfolding story.

South Kaibab to Grandview Natural History Backpack - Cancelled

March 1-6
Instructor: Sally Underwood

Hike Level: 4+

Fee: $625.00 Non-member, $600.00 GCA Member

Hermit to Bright Angel Geology Backpack

March 16-21
Instructor: Wayne Ranney

Hike Level: 4

Fee: $625.00 Non-member, $600.00 GCA Member

Clear Creek Natural History Backpack - FULL

March 22-26
Instructor: Stewart Aitchison

Hike Level: 4+

Fee: $625.00 Non-member, $600.00 GCA Member

Royal Arch Loop Backpack - FULL

April 3-11
Instructor: Sally Underwood

Hike Level: 6

Fee: $665.00 Non-member, $640.00 GCA Member

Red Canyon to Grandview Geology Backpack - Cancelled

April 19-24
Instructor: Brian Gootee

Hike Level: 4+

Fee: $625.00 Non-member, $600.00 GCA Member

Havasu Canyon Natural History Backpack

May 11-15, Sept. 21-25 & Oct. 5-9
Instructor: Brian Gootee

Hike Level: 4

Fee: $655.00 Non-member, $630.00 GCA Member

Rim to Rim Natural History Backpack

May 17-21, June 1–5, June 3-7, Sept. 14-18, Sept. 21-25, Sept. 25-29, Oct. 4-8, Oct. 5-10 (see special Geology edition in calendar)
Instructor: GCFI Staff
Hike Level: 4

Fee: $660.00 Non-member, $635.00 GCA Member

Growing Native Plants at the Grand Canyon

July 28-31
Instructor: Jan Busco

Hike Level: 2

Fee: $235.00 Non-member, $210.00 GCA Member

Botanical Survey of the North Rim

July 13-17
Instructor: Glenn Rink

and Wendy Hodgson

Hike Level: 3

Fee: $395.00 Non-member, $370.00 GCA Member

South Bass Geology Backpack

September 9-14
Instructor: Ken Walters

Hike Level: 4+

Fee: $635.00 Non-member, $610.00 GCA Member

Rim to Rim Geology Backpack

October 5-10
Instructor: Jack Pennington

Hike Level: 4

Fee: $660.00 Non-member, $635.00 GCA Member

Tanner to Little Colorado River Natural History - FULL

October 25-31
Instructor: Sally Underwood

Hike Level: 5+

Fee: $635.00 Non-member, $610.00 GCA Member

Hermit to Monument Creek Natural History Backpack

November 2-6
Instructor: Stewart Aitchison

Hike Level: 4+

Fee: $625.00 Non-member, $600.00 GCA Member

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