Naturalist 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 |
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| Field Trip 1 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Wolf Creek Nature Trail |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration closed Apr 8
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0
participants
1 instructor
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| Carkeek Park |
Tue, Apr 19, 2022
Registration closed Apr 17
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6
participants
0 instructors
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| Wolf Creek Nature Trail |
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Registration closed Apr 18
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3
participants
0 instructors
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| Carkeek Park |
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Registration closed Apr 20
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3
participants on waitlist
0 instructors
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| Bridle Trails State Park |
Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Registration closed Apr 22
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0
participants
0 instructors
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| Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Union Bay Natural Area |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration closed May 14
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0
participants
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| Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary |
Sun, May 8, 2022
Registration closed May 6
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6
participants
0 instructors
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| Stillwater Natural Area |
Fri, May 13, 2022
Registration closed May 12
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8
participants
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| Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course (optional) | |||
| Swauk Forest Discovery Trail |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration closed Jun 16
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5
participants
0 instructors
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| Lecture 1 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 7, 2022
Registration closed Apr 5
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2
participants
15 instructors
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| Lecture 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 2, 2022
Registration closed May 31
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3
participants
14 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.
You must register for this course to see course materials.