Natural History Wanderings

Sign-ups for 2012 are open

The San Francisco State University Sierra Nevada Field Campus is a real find for students of natural history.

It is affectionately called summer nature camp for adults.  It is in the Sierra Nevada near Yuba Pass and has classes in many areas of natural history including plants, birds, insects, astronomy, mushrooms, and geology.  There are also natural history related art classes including writing and drawing.  Many of the instructors are well-known and top people in their respective fields.

Classes are between June and August and are both in the field and the classroom.   To see the 2012 schedule go to:   http://www.sfsu.edu/~sierra/Courses.html

There is a dining room and tent cabins.  You are also free to arrange your own lodging off site or camp on site or off. Students are of all ages and knowledge from complete beginner to advanced.  I have especially, enjoyed the camaraderie of other students who shared similar interests.

San Francisco State University Sierra Nevada Field Campus:  http://www.sfsu.edu/~sierra/

If you are looking for a natural history summer camp for kids you might check out Green Stuff  Summer Camp at the UC Botanical Garden

Registration is open.  Children spend one magical week at our outdoor science day camp exploring our amazing collection of plants from around the world.  Each day is unique and includes walks and creek discoveries, hands-on investigations, journaling, edible gardening, animal studies, storytelling, crafts, and lots more.

June 18 thru August 17 Monday – Friday; 9 am – 2 pm
Weeks are grouped by age: 5-7 yr olds, 8-10 yr olds
To find out the schedule and to register, click here for our enrollment flyer.