Point Reyes National Seashore Association Web Site - Month-by-Month Calendar of Classes

Point Reyes Field Institute - Month-by-Month Calendar of Classes

Gift certificates are available.

May
5	Bird Breeding Season in Forest & Wetland with David Wimpfheimer
5	Butterflies for Beginners in Cascade Canyon with Wendy Dreskin
5	Sunset & Full Moonrise Evening Hike with Cathleen Cannon
12	Magical World of Spiders with David Lukas
12	Earth to Art: Creating Paints with Natural Materials with Ane Carla Rovetta
13	Birds: Structure & Function with David Lukas
18-20	The Colors of Spring – Creating Great Landscape Photos with Bill Helsel
19 & 20	Weaving a Traditional Rush Burden Basket with Charles Kennard

June
1-3	Macros, Close-Ups, & Flower Photography with Harold Davis
2	Exploring Beach Geology with John Karachewski
2	Capturing Summer Flowers with Colored Pencil with Nina Antze
3	California Ethnobotany: Edible & Medicinal Plant Uses with Tellur Fenner
8-10	Eighth Annual Point Reyes Writers’ Retreat with Patti Trimble & Susan Bono
9	Water Bird Habits & Habitats on the Outer Coast with David Wimpfheimer
9	Earth to Art: Creating Chalks from Natural Materials with Ane Carla Rovetta
9	Fire by Friction with Peter Bergen
16	Kids' Kayaking Adventure on Tomales Bay with Point Reyes Outdoors Naturalist Guides
22-24	Botanical Illustrations: From Field to Studio in Watercolors with Linda Ann Vorobik
30	Watercolor Painting Using Strong Colors with Joan Hoffmann
30	Outdoor Portraiture Using Natural Light with Barrie Rokeach

July
1	Drawing Quick Natural Landscape Studies with Joan Hoffmann
13-15	Natural History of Mono Lake with David Wimpfheimer
14	Drakes Estero Natural History by Kayak with Michael Ellis
21	Hiking: How to use POLES for Hiking & Outdoor Exercise with Jayah Paley
28	Rocks, Sand, & Seaglass in Watercolor with Birgit O’Connor
28	Exposure Demystified: Unlocking the Creative Door to Great Imagery with Sean Arbabi

August
4	Outdoor Sketching with James Freed
11	Dazzling Dragonflies with Kathy Biggs
17-20	Dark of the Moon Night Photography in the Patriarch Grove of Ancient Bristlecone Pines with Harold Davis
18	Discovering the Mammals of Pierce Point with Michael Elli
18-19	Fiber Arts: String, Net, & Rope Making with Tamara Wilder
25	Shorebird Hike with David Wimpfheimer
25	Tule Elk Discovery Hike with Frank Binney
25-26	Painting en Plein air on Drakes Bay with Joan Hoffmann

September
7-9	Achieving Beautiful Nature Photographs with Betty Sederquist
8	Stay Tuned for Fall Migration with Josiah Clark
15	Pelagic Birds & Marine Mammals of Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary with Jennifer Stock and Carol Keiper
16	Wildlife Watching by Boat at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary with Carol Keiper and Jennifer Stock
23	Wildlife Watching by Boat at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary with Doreen Gurrola and Jennifer Stock
29	Tomales Bay Natural History by Kayak with David Wimpfheimer

October
6-7	Fall Migration Immersion at the Point with David Wimpfheimer

November
17-18	Paleotechnology Skills Overview Weekend with Tamara Wilder

December
9	Hidden Caves and Secret Beaches of Limantour with Frank Binney

New classes may be added!
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This page last modified May 11, 2012.