Round River's Taku Watershed Conservation Program is a 6-week summer program in northern British Columbia, offering students the opportunity to experience a vast wild place while learning about conservation, wildlife, and local Tlingit culture and history firsthand.  

The Taku River watershed, located in the far northwest corner of British Columbia, is of great beauty and ecological significance. This landscape and the people of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation have taught us much about integrating field research with the needs of First Peoples.

Students in this program are based in the small town of Atlin, B.C. Most of the summer is spent in the field conducting research, hiking, backpacking, and meeting with community members. Research projects include wildlife surveys, bird surveys, and a long-term alpine vegetation study.

Groups are small (usually 6 to 10 students). Students should be physically fit and prepared for long days in the field, including bush-whacking and hiking on rugged, steep terrain.

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