Next Information Session:

Thursday september 25th at 6pm

Restore ecosystems, build bamboo structures, and implement regenerative agriculture while immersing yourself in the vibrant communities and lush jungles of Ecuador.

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The Experience

  • Live in a bamboo dorm with up to 30 students

  • Eat 3 meals per day of Ecuadorian cuisine cooked by local staff

  • Daily hands-on workshops and activities to learn about and directly contribute to regenerating ecosystems and communities

  • Topics: environmental design, sustainable architecture and engineering, agrifood systems, regenerative agriculture, ecology and conservation, socio-environmentalism, natural resource management, and more.

  • Learn from local field experts

  • Build a bamboo structure (start to finish) to support local communities

  • Be surrounded by the biodiversity and beauty of natural, native Ecuador which RFI is working to protect and regenerate

This is where you’ll be staying! (click if the video doesn’t play)

Registration

If you’re ready to make memories, friends, and a difference, register for the program below!

Payment

Submit your payment today to secure your place on the 2026 OU x SWB Winter Break program!

PROGRAM PAYMENT DEADLINES

September 26th: Early bird registration discount ($100 discount)
October 17th: 1st deposit due ($850)
November 7th: Flight booking time
November 30th: Final Deposit due ($1040)

 
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2026 University of Oklahoma Winter Break Program

January 09th - 18th

 

Meet the campus representative making this possible!

Contact us at: ou.regeneration@gmail.com

Victoria Gilfillan

Victoria Gilfillan is an Environmental Science student and Spanish minor at the University of Oklahoma, passionate about sustainability, eco-friendly living, and fostering global connection. As President of Sooners Without Borders, she leads initiatives that empower communities while embracing a lifestyle centered on peace, nature, and meaningful relationships. Whether playing volleyball, doing hair, waiting tables, or spending time outdoors with friends and family, she values creativity, connection, and living in harmony with the world around her. She is hoping to get into research this year at her university while trying to soak up her junior year of college.

victoria.gilfillan@ou.edu

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There is a new early bird deadline for our trip to Ecuador! Pay by September 26th to get $100 off your first deposit (you would pay $750 instead of $850). Message us for more details, or come to our info session to learn more and ask questions!
Join us for our second info session this semester! We will discuss information about our trip to Ecuador with RFI. If you have any questions about payment information or deadlines, they will be answered. RSVP on Engage!
Water Prize Ceremony at the Sam Noble Museum yesterday! Congratulations to the 2025 Water Prize recipient, Himanshu Kulkarni, earned through his excellent work on groundwater research and management in India. Thank you to the WaTER Center for hosti
The WaTER Center International Water Colloquium is happening in one week! Come to the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History between 8:30am and 5:15pm to hear speakers, at 6:00pm the Water Prize Ceremony will begin. Be sure to register at the QR code
Our next info session will be this upcoming Tuesday at 7pm in Carson Engineering Center room 121! Come for information on our Winter Break trip to Ecuador!
We are having an information session about our trip to Ecuador. It will be in Carson Engineering Center (room TBD) on September 9th at 7pm. If you cannot make it but are interested, please reach out so we can work something out! We hope to see you t
I hope everyone had a great summer! As a reminder we are going to Ecuador in January 2026 with the Regeneration Field Institute. Scan the QR code to learn more about RFI and fill out an interest form! More information about our meeting to come.
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CONTACT US

INFO@REGENERATIONFIELDINSTITUTE.COM

DIRECTOR                                                                      Lucas Oshun I lucas@regenerationfieldinstitute.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER  Raisa Oshun I raisaoshun@gmail.com

PROGRAM DIRECTOR  Beth Huggins | beth@regenerationfieldinstitute.com

 

YOUR UNIVERSITY? Interested in starting an RFI program at your university? See the Campus Representative Internship position HERE and send us a resume and cover letter today!