TTU Center at Junction

Texas Tech University Center at Junction

Texas Tech University at Junction captivates visitors of all ages with its scenic beauty, pristine spring-fed river, nature trails, and wildlife.

Celebrating 55 years of connecting people to nature.

Summer Academic Programs

The Center at Junction offers Texas Tech University courses in three 15-day sessions. Students can earn 3–4 credit hours in subjects such as:

• Entomology
• Field Ecology
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resource Management
• Photography
• Herpetology
• Mammalogy
• Ornithology
• Geography and Field Techniques

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About the Center

The Texas Tech Center at Junction, acquired in 1971, serves as an outdoor learning laboratory and the largest inland field station in Texas. It focuses on natural resource research, watershed engagement, environmental literacy, and education in the Texas Hill Country.

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Field Station

Established in 2002, the Field Station provides laboratory and classroom environments for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and community partners.

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Research Areas

Research at the Center spans a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Watershed systems
• Exotic species management
• Range management
• Natural resources
• Ecological restoration
• Environmental education

Outdoor Learning Lab

The Outdoor Learning Lab provides STEM-based curriculum aligned with state standards, using hands-on, inquiry-based learning to teach K–12 students through the outdoor environment.

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“The experience proved to me that students want to get off their devices and engage directly with science in the real world.”

Dr. Tammy Shepherd, AP Environmental Science, Tahoka High School