Prime Time (Afternoon Academics)   

Find out the science of our oceans. The geography, geology, physics, chemistry, weather, and biology of the oceans will be examined, with an emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.

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Dive into the critical challenges facing Pacific Northwest salmon populations. Explore the devastating impact of human activities, climate change, and habitat disruption on these vital species. Discover the ongoing efforts to protect and restore salmon habitats, and learn what you can do to help safeguard the future of these iconic fish.  This is a two-week classroom course, with an optional field trip to Bonneville Dam in week three.

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Do you want to rekindle your fascination with the starry night sky? Learn how to navigate the night sky – a cosmic parade of seasonal constellations/stars, planets, Moon, comets, and meteor showers with star-charts, binoculars, and telescopes. Understand how and why the stars and planets move the way they do.

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Let’s paint some skies! Have you ever wondered how to capture certain clouds or types of weather with watercolor? Maybe you’re not satisfied with how your skies turn out?  In this two day workshop, we will discuss color, brushes, technique, and anything else that is required for painting successful skies.  We will go through as many types as we can in order to equip you with the skills you need for eye-catching skies!

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