Biosphere 2 Center

Orientation Information


General Information

Material that SEE-U students should bring to Biosphere 2:

Field Equipment   Other Equipment
  T-shirts
Shorts
Long pants
Hiking boots
Hiking socks
Hat with brim
Fleece top or other warm layer
Waterproof raingear
3-4 water bottles (minimum 1-qt. capacity EACH)
Sunscreen (Minimum SPF 15)
Sunglasses
Small personal first aid kit, include tweezers for occasional cactus spines.
Whistle
Work gloves
Backpack or daypack
NOTE TO STUDENTS: Field clothing may get dirty or torn. Boots are required for some field activities.
    Clothes for non-field work, trips to town, etc.
Running shoes/sandals
Toiletries
Swimsuit
Towels
Sheets and blankets
Books/music/cards/musical instruments etc.
Notebooks/folders/pencils/calculator
Spare eyeglasses or contacts
Alarm clock
Camping equipment if you wish to do any camping on weekends.

There will be at least one overnight field trip during the course, and students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they own with them. While this will be “car-camping”, students who own a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, and a backpacking-size camp stove are encouraged to bring them. We will make arrangements to obtain/borrow these things for students who are not able to bring them. Students should also be sure to check the class Equipment List for the other field equipment and personal items that they will need during the course.