Large numbers of students use natural lands as part of their coursework. These field-based courses are largely in the natural sciences and include courses in areas such as ecology, evolution, botany, zoology, mycology, climatology, geology, limnology, and field techniques. The preserve is used annually by several Biology, Geography, Geological Sciences, HPER (Health, Physical Education, and Recreation), and SPEA (School of Public and Environmental Affairs) courses for field-based exercises.

Prospective Teaching Activities. If you are interested in teaching at the RTP, please fill out a Teaching Activity Survey. The form can be completed online OR downloaded and returned to the RTP office.

Equipment and Facilities. Various tools and devices from our equipment inventory may be borrowed to use for RTP teaching activities. Maps are also available. A shelter house is located at the Griffy Woods property, and a field laboratory is under construction. For more details and a list of equipment, visit our Equipment and Facilities page.