Tune Into Nature

The Geology Summer Field Camp at CSU is an immersive capstone course that focuses on geological field studies. Students study the course throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Felix Diaz, a 4th year international student from Panama studying Hydrogeology, reflects the on the completion of the field course. His experiences included: geological mapping, hiking and community building with classmates.

Learn more about our Geology major to develop and apply state-of-the-art scientific understanding, technologies, and methods.

Following the recovery of the Cameron Peak Fire, hear from Mark Paschke, Professor of Restoration Ecology, in the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University, on his experience in research and the importance of restoration to our ecosystems. This includes mine land reclamation, soil studies, and nitrogen-fixing shrub studies.

Learn more about our Restoration Ecology major to address the challenges of healing damaged lands and giving back to our natural world.

Indigenous lands are immensely important in the past, present, and future of environmental stewardship.  Join us to meet Sierra Klemme, a Watershed Science major who identifies as Dine, or more commonly known as Navajo, speak on her leadership experiences in Warner College, the Outdoor Program, and CSU’s Native American Cultural Center.

Additional Resources: 

Warner College’s Diversity and Inclusion Program

Text Your Location to 907-312-5085 and find out what Indigenous lands are local to you.

Join Becky and Kelley as they connect with Grace Evans, a Human Dimensions of Natural Resources student in Warner College. Listen to Grace share her experiences in the major, leadership roles in student organizations at CSU, and tricks and treats for a more sustainable Halloween.

Join Warner College Student Ambassadors talk about how their spark got lit in natural resources. From childhood stories to moments that have shaped them at CSU, these current students talk about where they have been and where they hope to go. This is where Campfire Conversations meets Tune into Nature, hear what it is like to be a Warner Ram!

CSU and Warner College are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for students of all identities, but what does that look like in practice? Becky and Kelley sit down with Warner’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Rickey Frierson, to pick his brain about the college’s efforts with Diversity to create space for community and a sense of belonging. Rickey also discusses how diversity and inclusion engagement has been impacted by the virtual setting of COVID-19 and how people can educate themselves during times with less in-person interaction.

Have you ever thought about your relationship with nature? Join Becky and Kelley as they hear how their classmates and friends share their experiences being grounded in nature during the time of Valentine’s Day.

After all, “Nature is the global love language.” – Kelley Sinning

Tune in as Becky and Kelley talk to three special guests and their experience and knowledge on Proposition 114: Colorado Wolf Reintroduction. Our guests were: Dr. Rick Knight, former faculty member of Warner College, Brielle Manzolillo, Graduate Assistant for the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship department, and John Sanderson, Director of the Center for Collaborative Conservation. This episode is an opportunity to engage in dialogue around this issue, our special guests unpack conservation and how policy shapes many dimensions of Natural Resources.

“Fighting fire, with fire…” – Camille Stevens-Rumann

Camille Stevens-Rumann, an assistant professor in the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship department and Emma Enebo, double major in Forest and Rangeland Stewardship and Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at Colorado State University; dive deep into the impacts of fire ecology and wildland fires. The Cameron Peak Fire in Fort Collins, is one example of a current impact from a wildland fire. Learn more about what it means to support communities during a forest fire and the importance have awareness of fires around us.

Chill in the trees as Madison and Rachael unpack their impactful experiences with hands-on learning in Natural Resources. Note: Chilling in the Trees are smaller discussions on topics the co-hosts want to explore.