Come learn about the genus Camassia, an important contribution of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion to North America. Students will learn all about this spring flowering genus, including identification, anatomy, physiology, natural and cultural history, and current conservation efforts. Includes an excursion to a local site to see camas blooming, and a chance to taste prepared camas […]
Join us for SFI’s annual fundraiser, Birds & Brews, for the first time since 2019! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live music, food, local craft beer and wine selections, guided birding walks, kids' activities, and more! Volunteer opportunities are available and include free event entry and a meal. Call our office […]
$45, Siskiyou Field Institute, Selma, OR: Gain an introduction to the system of farming/gardening developed by Master Han-Kyu Cho of South Korea. This system utilizes the revitalization and reintroduction of indigenous microorganisms into the soil, as well as inexpensive, made-on-site liquid fertilizers that can be applied directly to the soil, or used as a foliar […]
All ages are invited to share the stories of the stars with Ranger Saddie and Ranger CJ. Come learn about the tales behind the constellations and zodiac signs, and explore their beauty in dark skies. Please bring: lawn chair/blanket to lay on, warm clothes, water, curiosity, & flashlight. Join us at the Siskiyou Field Institute […]
$60 (includes $5 materials fee), Siskiyou Field Institute, Selma, OR: Write, sketch, and paint with materials your hands have crafted from nature’s abundance! Smoosh and simmer plant parts into exquisite colors – we’ll make gorgeous black ink from oak galls, rich brown ink from black walnut hulls, and one other locally harvested color. You’ll also […]
$35, Grants Pass, OR: Can you tell a fir from a pine? An ash from a maple? Tree blindness, especially conifer confusion are common maladies, but this course will cure you! Riverside Park is known for an abundance of great fall color, and seeds, nuts and fruit offer new clues for identification at the end […]
$75, Ashland, OR: Learn how to safely identify, collect and then eat local mushrooms! Discover key characteristics of typical species and acquire skill in differentiating the poisonous and inedible from the edible types. We’ll take to the field and identify fungi commonly found in forests of the Southern Cascades, as well as discuss cooking techniques […]
$80 (includes $10 materials fee), Siskiyou Field Institute, Selma, OR: The bounty of nature doesn’t end with summer! Explore the many useful roots, berries, bark, and nuts all around you during fall in the Illinois Valley. Learn basic botany and plant identification skills, and get to know medicinal, edible and otherwise usable plants in the […]
Presentation/Q&A – Friday November 11th, 6-7 PM Field Hike – Saturday November 12th, 1-4 PM* (Registration Required) Learn about the fascinating lives and journeys of salmon and related species in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll learn about the life cycles of these anadromous species (meaning fish that migrate from freshwater rivers to the ocean, and back again […]
Field Hike – Saturday November 12th, 1-4 PM* (Registration Required) Learn about the fascinating lives and journeys of salmon and related species in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll learn about the life cycles of these anadromous species (meaning fish that migrate from freshwater rivers to the ocean, and back again to spawn), as well as how to […]
$75, Siskiyou Field Institute, Selma, OR: Learn how to safely identify, collect and then eat local mushrooms! Discover key characteristics of typical species and acquire skill in differentiating the poisonous and inedible from the edible types. We’ll take to the field and identify fungi commonly found in forests of the Siskiyou Mountains, as well as […]
Free with refundable $20 Reservation Fee. Tulelake, CA. Watch Golden Eagles in courtship flight, Great Horned Owls sleeping off the previous night’s hunting activity, and flocks of shorebirds on the edges of vast Klamath Lake. The mighty Klamath Basin teems with bird life in early spring: we hope to glimpse eagles, hawks, owls, shorebirds and […]
For $70 take a guided journey into the relationship between the natural processes of geomorphology, geobotany and ecology. Seven million years ago, a massive outpouring of lava swept down the ancestral canyon of the Rogue River and spread across the plain north of modern-day Central Point — leaving us today with the 800-foot high mesa-buttes […]
Learn the basics of when, where, and how to backpack! We’ll cover everything you need to confidently head outside with your house on your back, including: preparation, foundational outdoor skills, gear choices, way-finding, camp site selection and set up, maximizing safety/dealing with emergencies, and how to practice Leave-No-Trace. Gain a solid introduction through a provided […]
$135. Arcata, CA. Humboldt County has an incredible range of habitats and an impressive diversity of birds to go along with it. April promises a combination of residents, lingering winter birds, and breeders just arrived from the tropics. Join on an intermediate-advanced birding expedition, where Ken will point out visual and auditory field marks and […]
Join us for SFI's annual fundraiser and community festival, Birds & Brews! Bring the family and enjoy the summer sunshine on SFI's expansive lawns. There will be live folk, bluegrass, and southern rock music, as well as live bird presentations with Wildlife Images animal ambassadors, birding hikes led by local experts, kids' activities, food, and […]
Let nature inspire you as you learn the fundamentals of needle felting and create a sculpture of your favorite song bird or owl species out of wool. Local fiber artist Corbin Brashear of Wild and Wooly Feltworks will lead this fun and easy fiber arts workshop exploring the techniques of needle felting – a dry […]
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