Zion Canyon Field Institute

Educates and inspires visitors about the greater Zion National Park ecosystem and environment.

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Zion Canyon Field Institute Details

The Zion Canyon Field Institute educates and inspires visitors about the greater Zion National Park ecosystem and environment. ZCFI is the educational division of the non-profit cooperating association Zion Natural History Association. ZCFI workshops take place in and around Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. **Outdoor Learning Adventures** Hike to a hanging garden where vibrant columbine grow next to scarlet monkey flowers. Relax while a geologist explains the wonders of Zion in a small group setting. Enjoy a discussion by the Virgin River about water issues in the West. Wade into The Narrows and plunge into a service project to keep it pristine. These are just a few of the experiences that you can enjoy during ACFI workshops. **Service Projects** Participants have the opportunity to get a backstage view of Zion, learn intensively about a single subject, and contribute to a project that benefits the park. **Private Workshops** Custom Explore Zion program provides private workshops for small groups scheduled at your convenience. **Registration** Pick up the course schedule at any of the park's bookstores. To register for a course, please visit [www.zionpark.org](http://www.zionpark.org), call 435 772-3264 or 800 635-3959, or stop by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Bookstore. Fees for one-day workshops are $45 to $60 per day.

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