YBRA

YELLOWSTONE-BIGHORN

RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Building Bridges to the Earth

YBRA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that owns and operates a field station near Red Lodge, MT providing access for Earth Science courses and researchers to the diverse geological and ecological natural laboratory of the region.

Since our founding in 1936, we have played a vital role in the education of over 7,000 university students. For many, this experience was transformative and critical to launching successful careers in government, academia, and the resource and environmental industries.

Annually, YBRA hosts 6 – 8 universities, a paleontological institute, and a variety of other groups totaling over 350 participants.

Educational Research in the Field

We also sponsor professional and community-centered symposia, workshops, seminars, and open houses. Our annual YBRA Symposium features leaders in their field who discuss current issues in Earth Science and industry.

YBRA has a long and exceptional legacy in supporting geoscience education. In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we launched a “Building Bridges” fund raising campaign to enhance and expand the educational experience of students.

We invite you to discover YBRA, get involved, and join us in empowering future generations of geoscientists.

Upcoming Event Announcements

Teacher's Workshop on Climate and Local Resiliency - Summer of 2024 July 17th - 19th

This offering is a free 3 day teacher’s workshop that you can earn OPI renewal credits for professional development.  Instruction from university and industry professionals, geoscientists, and experts about climate and local resiliency will be based both in the classroom and in the field.  You will come away with project materials and resources that you can bring back into your classrooms.  All of this workshop will be done while staying at the picturesque National Historic Registered Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association campus located at the base of the Beartooth Mountains near Red Lodge, MT.  You can ern OPI renewal credit for professional development.  Click here for more information and details.  Montana Teacher’s Workshop on Climate and Local Resiliency 2024 Information

As always, visitors such as potential clients, YBRA alumni or other interested parties who wish to tour the camp should contact YBRA in advance either via phone, 815-790-0288 or via email at creasy6@gmail.com.   

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We’ll be glad to keep you informed about special educational events that you may want to attend.

Please use the form below and we’ll let you know when our next event is scheduled.

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The YBRA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1936 to "further fundamental geological science and the training of students under exceptionally favorable conditions."

YBRA conducts geology and other applied field science in the northern Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming.

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