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  • A Tranquility Walk
  • Instructor: Diana Hoffmeister, Akhila Murphy, Candice Roethler
    Dates: 2/6/2025 - 2/6/2025
    Days: Th
    Times: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the hike. Sturdy walking shoes required.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Birding in the Chico Area: Advanced Birding
  • Instructor: Joyce Bond
    Dates: 1/9/2025 - 3/6/2025
    Days: Th
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
    Registration in this class is restricted to participants who meet the prerequisites. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below to request to be added to this class.
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    Please register for only one birding section.
    This class meets January 9, February 6, and March 6.
    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
  • Instructor: Joyce Bond
    Dates: 1/16/2025 - 3/13/2025
    Days: Th
    Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Please register for only one birding section.
    This class meets January 16, February 20, and March 13.
    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Explore Your Public Lands: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
  • Instructor: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith (she/her/hers)
    Dates: 1/31/2025 - 1/31/2025
    Days: F
    Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details, including where we will meet and what to bring, will be provided prior to the hike. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. There will be a refuge entrance fee.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Hike Paynes Creek Point
  • Instructor: Richard Utter, Pamela Waldsmith
    Dates: 3/7/2025 - 3/7/2025
    Days: F
    Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the hike. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • HOOFERS
  • Instructor: Cynthia Weeks-Finnegan, Laura Lukes
    Dates: 1/29/2025 - 3/12/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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    Participants must attend the classroom meeting to participate in the hikes and should be able to hike 3-5 miles on uneven and sloped trails. This class is for women only.
    One classroom meeting 10am-12pm January 29 in Gordon 2 and three outdoor hikes 8am-1pm February 12, February 26, and March 12.
    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Meandering in Interesting Places
  • Instructor: Candice Roethler, Mary Johnson
    Dates: 1/13/2025 - 2/10/2025
    Days: M
    Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 2
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to each walk. This term's interesting places include visits to Llano Seco to observe migratory birds led by local birder Lorraine Smith and the Chico State campus with a student docent.
    This class meets January 13 and February 10.
    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Mostly Flat and Shady Hike in Upper Bidwell Park
  • Instructor: Andrew Lavin (he/him/his)
    Dates: 11/8/2024 - 11/8/2024
    Days: F
    Times: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the hike.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Paradise Local Business Crawl
  • Instructor: Pat Bronson, Melissa Loura
    Dates: 1/31/2025 - 1/31/2025
    Days: F
    Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Other
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
 

  • Soils, Landforms, and Vegetation of Bidwell Park
  • Instructor: Amy Hahn, Vickie Bernhardt, Andrew Conlin
    Dates: 3/24/2025 - 3/24/2025
    Days: M
    Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the hike. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes are recommended.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
 

  • Wednesday Park Walks: Section 1
  • Instructor: Bill Casey, Amy Hahn
    Dates: 1/8/2025 - 2/5/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description



    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Wednesday Park Walks: Section 2
  • Instructor: Bill Casey, Amy Hahn
    Dates: 2/12/2025 - 3/12/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Sessions: 5
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description



    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Women's Table Mountain Hike
  • Instructor: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith (she/her/hers)
    Dates: 3/21/2025 - 3/21/2025
    Days: F
    Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the hike. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands Pass or hunting/fishing license required. Sturdy hiking boots required; hiking poles recommended. This class is for women only.

    This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
    This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
 

  • Birding in the Chico Area: Advanced Birding
  • Instructor: Joyce Bond
    Dates: 9/19/2024 - 11/7/2024
    Days: Th
    Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
     Show Description

    Please register for only one birding section.
 

  • Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
  • Instructor: Joyce Bond
    Dates: 9/26/2024 - 11/14/2024
    Days: Th
    Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
     Show Description

    Please register for only one birding section.
 

  • Explore Your Public Lands: Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
  • Instructor: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith (she/her/hers)
    Dates: 11/15/2024 - 11/15/2024
    Days: F
    Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Outdoor Experiences
    Room: Various Locations
    Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
    Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
     Show Description

    Further details will be provided prior to the field trip.
 

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