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Introduction To the Natural World
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05/14/12 - 09/25/12
COURSE
Seattle Naturalists
Cynthia Luksus
7:00 PM
Mountaineer Program Center-Goodman A
Member: $80.00
/ Non Member: $120.00
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An Introduction to the Natural World course is designed for hikers, climbers, photographers, scramblers, and conservationists who want to learn more about the mountains they enjoy. Using the "Field Guide to the Cascades and Olympics" by Stephen Whitney and Rob Sandelin as a resource, you will learn the basics of how to identify flowers, shrubs, trees, birds, mammals, butterflies and other forms of life. Instructors are volunteers, eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm of nature. Field trips will be organized with faster and slower paced groups to accommodate all fitness levels.
The course includes four presentations at the Mountaineers Program Center at Magnuson Park Seattle, and four field trips (2 local and 2 in the mountains). Participation in all activities is not required. To graduate, submit a list of 100 identified species. We will celebrate your success and get to know other naturalists at a potluck in September. The goal is to have fun and to learn.
The course includes four presentations at the Mountaineers Program Center at Magnuson Park Seattle, and four field trips (2 local and 2 in the mountains). Participation in all activities is not required. To graduate, submit a list of 100 identified species. We will celebrate your success and get to know other naturalists at a potluck in September. The goal is to have fun and to learn.
“An Introduction to the Natural World” course is designed for hikers, climbers, photographers, scramblers, and conservationists---anyone who want to learn more about the mountains they enjoy! Students will learn basic ecology and identification of flowers, shrubs, trees, birds, mammals, butterflies and other forms of life.
The course includes four presentations at the Mountaineers Program Center at Magnuson Park Seattle (5/14, 6/5, 6/19, and 7/17) and four field trips, both local and in the mountains.
Tour the Mountaineers Native Plant Garden Come 30 minutes before every class on May 14, June 5, June 19, and July 17 for a tour of the Mountaineers Native Plant Garden. The garden is below the main parking lot and adjacent to the climbing plaza. Come at 6:30 and have Naturalists guide you through the garden to learn about native plants.
Sign-up opens March 1. Course fees are $80 for members and $120 for non-members.
Course information may be found online at:
mountaineers.org/Seattle/Naturalists
You can also download a course brochure.
Questions?
Contact: Cindy Luksus, Naturalists Chair, at detersluksus@comcast.net or by phone at (206) 439-2136;
Course Review and Lecture Committee Chair, Gordie Swartzman, at g.swartzman@gmail.com or by phone at (206) 526-5607.
The course includes four presentations at the Mountaineers Program Center at Magnuson Park Seattle (5/14, 6/5, 6/19, and 7/17) and four field trips, both local and in the mountains.
Tour the Mountaineers Native Plant Garden Come 30 minutes before every class on May 14, June 5, June 19, and July 17 for a tour of the Mountaineers Native Plant Garden. The garden is below the main parking lot and adjacent to the climbing plaza. Come at 6:30 and have Naturalists guide you through the garden to learn about native plants.
Sign-up opens March 1. Course fees are $80 for members and $120 for non-members.
Course information may be found online at:
mountaineers.org/Seattle/Naturalists
You can also download a course brochure.
Questions?
Contact: Cindy Luksus, Naturalists Chair, at detersluksus@comcast.net or by phone at (206) 439-2136;
Course Review and Lecture Committee Chair, Gordie Swartzman, at g.swartzman@gmail.com or by phone at (206) 526-5607.