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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge |
Mon, May 20, 2019
Registration closed May 18
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7
participants
0 instructors
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| George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary |
Tue, May 21, 2019
Registration closed May 19
|
9
participants
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| Magnuson Park |
Thu, May 23, 2019
Registration closes May 21
|
2
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Magnuson Park |
Sat, May 25, 2019
Registration closes May 23
|
9
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Stillwater Natural Area |
Sat, Jun 8, 2019
Registration closes Jun 6
|
4
participants on waitlist
1 instructor on waitlist
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| Lecture 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jun 4, 2019
Registration closes Jun 2
|
2
participants
5 instructors
|
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| Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Tronsen Ridge |
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
|
10
participants
0 instructors
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| Iron Bear |
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Swauk Forest Discovery Trail |
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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| Esmeralda Basin |
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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| Bean Creek Basin |
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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| Esmeralda Basin |
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
Registration opens Jun 5; Instructor registration open now
|
10
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Lecture 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
Registration closes Jul 14
|
2
participants
12 instructors
|
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| Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Berkeley Park |
Sat, Jul 27, 2019
Registration opens Jul 1; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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| Burroughs Mountain |
Sun, Jul 28, 2019
Registration opens Jul 1; Instructor registration open now
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10
participants
0 instructors
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| Graduation Potluck (optional) | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Sep 9, 2019
Registration opens Jul 1; Instructor registration open now
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70
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.
| Name/Description | Type |
|---|---|
| INW 2019 Course Materials |
Link |