Description

The California Naturalist course introduces Californians to the wonders of our unique ecology and engages the public in study and stewardship of California’s natural communities. To fulfill the required 40 hours of education for certification, the 8-week class meets for 6 hours every Friday. Each week we cover a different subject and take field trips to local natural areas. Please bring California Naturalist Handbook, field journal, and a cell phone with camera.

Class meets on 8 consecutive Fridays, totaling 40 hours of instruction. Each Friday starts on campus with a classroom presentation, followed by a field trip. Field trips are by private vehicle (carpool) and include one mile of walking. The last class includes short presentations of capstone projects. The California Naturalist Handbook, 2nd Edition, is required textbook.

Class Schedule: Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can always view the most current class status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering, please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Activity Category

Outdoors, Nature & Science

Location

SLO-RM 4112

Instructor

Michele Roest