Environmental Sciences
Conservation & Restoration Ecology (CARE) - Overview
Because ecosystems matter
Conserve and manage a critical habitat for an endangered species. Restore a wetland. Both are examples of how you will make a difference as a conservation and restoration ecology (CARE) major graduate.In field labs, you’ll gain applied skills as you:
- discover local ecosystems including forests, grasslands, riparian areas and wetlands
- learn to identify, classify and survey plants and animals
- classify wetland and grassland communities
- perform health and site assessments on natural, agricultural and industrial sites
- assess, inventory and map disturbed landscapes
- apply enhancement and restoration techniques
- collect field data and do ecological surveys