Green River Community College’s natural resources program prepares students in five areas: forestry, water quality park management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and wild land fire prevention. The program may be taken as an applied program for immediate employment upon graduation or as an associate program for transfer to a bachelor degree program in natural resources.

All areas within the program allow students to work outdoors with natural resource professions like foresters and park managers.

Dick Hopkins, natural resources instructor, was recently honored by the Society of American Foresters for his leadership in forestry education. Hopkins is an innovator who has had a significant impact on the field through his teaching, curriculum development and commitment to student success. Graduates in the program are sought after for positions in industry and government.

International students are welcome in all areas of the program. The Natural Resource Instructors working with the International Educational Planners prepare an educational plan for each student accepted in the program. The plan is a pathway for students to reach their goals. To learn more about the program, see http://www.naturalresourceseducation.com/