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Wildland Stewardship Program
The Wildland Stewardship Program is an interdisciplinary major that integrates both biophysical and ecological sciences along with social sciences, arts and humanities.
Wildland Stewardship BS
Become a leader in the workforce to ethically and effectively address social-ecological problems through individualized specialization.
Student Resources
Faculty Advisor
Reach out to the designated advisor for your major: Kristen Kaczynski
Major Options
You have four major options to choose from that will prepare you for your dream career.
- Environmental Arts
- Fire
- Human Dimensions of Land Stewardship
- Water
Why Choose Wildland Stewardship at Chico State
The faculty are eager to explore ideas with students and guide them through field-based courses, hands-on projects, and interdisciplinary learning; students work with dedicated instructors, land managers, Tribal partners, and local organizations on real-world stewardship challenges.
Meet your Wildland Stewardship Professors
Don Hankins is a Professor of Geography and Planning and is the field director for the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. With expertise in pyrogeography, water resources, and conservation and as a Miwko traditional culture practitioner, Hankins is interested in Indigenous land stewardship practices to aid in conservation.
Kristen M Kaczynski is a Professor in Applied Ecology in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department. Kaczynski is a plant ecologist interested in disturbance and restoration ecology.
Jesse Engebretson is an Assistant Professor in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management. Engebretson emphasizes field-based learning and experiential outdoor recreation, striving to connect students directly with natural environments.