Exploring Nature Course
Introduction to the Natural World Course
An introductory course for the mountaineers interested in learning more about the natural world they are exploring.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 2, 2019 - Mon, Sep 9, 2019
- Committee: Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Members: $130.00 Guests: $270.00
- Availability: 2 (80 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Field Trips will continue to be added. there is one lecture and one field trip per month, April through July. An optional graduation Potluck is held in September. When you register for Field Trips, please only register for one from each round.
An Introduction to the Natural World course is designed for all who want to learn more about the mountains, trails, and waterways that we enjoy. You will learn the basics of how to identify flowers, shrubs, trees, birds, and other forms of life. Instructors are volunteers, eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm of nature.
The course includes four presentations at the Mountaineers Program Center at Magnuson Park Seattle, and four field trips (2 local, 1 on the Eastside of the Cascades (Teanaway area), and 1 at Mount Rainier National Park). Participation in all activities is not required. 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. Minimum age for the course is 18.
If the course is a financial hardship, please go here to look for assistance: https://www.mountaineers.org/membership/scholarship-financial-assistance
Students will also need to take the short online course on Low Impact Recreation to graduate. This course can be taken any time, and the badge does not expire.
Badges you will earn:
Introduction to the Natural World
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Potluck (optional) | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Sep 9, 2019
Registration closed Sep 7
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62
participants
12 instructors
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| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Registration closed Sep 22
|
80
participants
39 instructors
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| Pre-Lecture: (optional) | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Registration closed Apr 7
|
72
participants
18 instructors
|
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| Lecture 1 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Registration closed Apr 7
|
44
participants
16 instructors
|
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| Lecture 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 7, 2020
Registration closed May 5
|
80
participants
17 instructors
|
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| Lecture 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
Registration closed Jun 2
|
80
participants
19 instructors
|
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| Lecture 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jul 9, 2020
Registration closed Jul 7
|
80
participants
18 instructors
|
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Low Impact Recreation
For smart phone or tablet users, please download these free apps:
- Trees of Pacific North West, created by a Mountaineer!
- Washington Wildflower Search (scroll down to WA)
- Merlin (for birds)
An optional app, costing $10, Washington Wildflowers, is produced by the Burke Museum.
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| INW 2020 Course Materials |