Gate Auction Fundraiser for IRVAC at SFI

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

We culminate our Gateway Project celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the incorporation of Cave Junction -- Gateway to the Oregon Caves with the LIVE AUCTION of our wonderful GATES DECORATED BY LOCAL ARTISTS representing the valley.  Gates are now displayed around the valley until the auction.  Benefiting Learning Though Arts, hosted by the Illinois River […]

$10 – $15

Birds & Brews Festival

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

$10 – $25

SFI: Backpacking & Outdoor Skills 101

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

$20.00 - $135.00

SFI Fall Foray: Mushrooms of the Siskiyous

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

$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 […]

$75.00

SFI: Journey of the Salmon Field Hike

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

SFI: Journey of the Salmon Presentation/Q&A

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

SFI: Fall Foraging-Nuts and Roots

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

$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 […]

$10.00

SFI: Make Botanical Ink!

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

$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 […]

$60.00

ORCA: The Stories of the Stars

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

SFI: Introduction to Korean Natural Farming

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

$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 […]

$45.00

Birds & Brews

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

$10 – $25

SFI Class- Camassia: A Southern Oregon Gem

Siskiyou Field Institute 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma

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 […]

$50.00
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