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Natural Reserve System University of California Reserves See all our reserves Research See how to conduct field research on NRS Reserve Teaching See more about teaching outdoor science. Public Service Read more about our public service on NRS Reserves Information See information our news stories and photos Giving The nature of UC Plan your visit Newsletter Sign Up 20News and Highlights Bodega herbarium named to honor former reserve manager 2024 Sierra Nevada Science Symposium Convenes Sierra Researchers at UC Merced Read more articles California Ecology and Conservation Spend seven weeks living and studying at NRS reserves, experiencing a cross section of California habitats ranging from rocky coast and freshwater marsh to oak savanna, conifer forest, and desert. Gain field research skills and learn techniques for studying plants, animals, and ecological communities. California Ecology and Conservation is open to undergraduates from all general UC campuses. A maximum of 27 students are accepted per term. Course yields a full complement of quarter or semester units. What we do Research Scientists from around the world conduct field research in the protected landscapes of the Natural Reserve System on topics ranging from climate change to endangered species to habitat restoration. Teaching Visiting a reserve brings textbook lessons about the natural world to life. Students and teachers flock to reserves from the University of California and institutions around the globe. Public Service From hosting school field trips, to organizing scientific lecture series, to welcoming the public for weekend classes, NRS reserves benefit California communities. Our organization The Natural Reserve System is a University-wide program. Each of its reserves is managed by one of the nine general UC campuses. The Systemwide Office of the NRS is based at the UC Office of the President. The NRS is part of the Research and Innovation unit of the division of Academic Affairs.The UC Natural Reserve System is a library of ecosystems throughout California. Most of the state’s major habitat types are represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to redwood forests. Learn moreBy the numbers Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Stay up to date on the latest NRS science discoveries, lectures, and events Sign Up Our work Reserves Research Teaching Public Service Donate Now Contact Us Our OrganizationHistory Land Acknowledgement News Archive Information Jobs For Staff Resources Log in Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube Search © 2024 Natural Reserve System All Rights Reserved Privacy...