Experience the magic of Montana like never before.
The foothills of the Beartooth Mountain lie at the confluence of three of North America’s most magnificent ecosystems: the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Great Plains, and arid landscapes reminiscent of the desert southwest. This makes the region not just phenomenally beautiful, but also a perfect natural classroom for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of landscapes and the diverse plants and animals that inhabit them, both today and long ago. Through hands-on experiences and expert-led instruction, Elevation Science is dedicated to empowering our participants to explore and discover these wonders of Montana.
We are thrilled to announce five new natural history exploration programs covering a wide range of topics, ensuring that there is something for everyone, regardless of skill level or interests. We can’t wait to see you!
Meet Your Guide
Drew Lefebvre is the founder and director of Turnstone Nature Education. She grew up in the hemlock forests of Maine and attended college in Boston. In 2009 she moved to Montana for a season of wilderness trail work and has been here ever since, honing a passion for natural history education and for the ecology of Montana. She has led a variety of programs for adults and children, including citizen science, trail work, and natural history courses.
Drew holds an M.S. in Environmental Education from the University of Montana and is a certified Montana Master Naturalist and Master Gardener. She believes that everyone has a story within the natural world; helping them add meaning, knowledge, and a sense of wonder to their experiences is a highlight of her work.
Where You’ll Stay
We will stay at the Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association (YBRA) located on the edge of the front range of the Beartooth Mountains overlooking Red Lodge.
First built in the 1930's, YBRA is a comfortable facility with basic cabins, home-style cooking, spectacular views, and incredible sunsets! The cabins are basic and with various sizes and setups, but all have electricity (including lights and outlets), twin-sized beds, and wifi is strong throughout camp. Participants should be prepared to share a cabin with up to 6 other people, cabins are separated by gender. Couples may be paired up in the event there is ample space. We provide a bottom sheet for your bed as well as a pillow and pillow case, but please bring a warm sleeping bag. Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp for night trips to the bathroom. Pets are not allowed.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included for those staying at YBRA. If you sign up as a Local Resident, meals will not be included except for the Welcome Dinner on the first evening. Please pack a lunch and snacks to bring with you for the week.
For anyone requiring special food accommodations, we will do our best, but you will need to acquire and pay for anything out of our scope of ability.