Mission Statement - To:

• Increase understanding of, connection to, and care for the Colorado Plateau
• Expand perception of and appreciation for the beauty and integrity of the natural world
• Improve the quality of field-oriented, experiential teaching and learning for students and adults
• Encourage individuals to be involved in the care of their own home places

Through:

• Interdisciplinary studies in natural science, the literary arts, and the physical cultural geography of the region
• Immersion in natural settings and provision of outdoor public service opportunities at field camps, on land and river trips, and in residential retreats
• Dialogue about issues affecting the public, private and tribal lands of the Colorado Plateau bioregion
• The introduction of a land ethic that includes respect, reverence, responsibility and reciprocity to the natural world.
• Developing environmentally sound consumption practices within our business that provide financial stability while improving quality of life for staff and community.