COVID-19 Policy: Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person classes. Boosters are not required. Click here for instructions. Masks are strongly recommended in inside classrooms. Masks are always welcome. There are HEPA air purifiers in all four of our main classrooms at The Social Chico. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other communicable illnesses, such as a cold or the flu, please stay home.
Instructor: Joyce Bond Dates: 2/9/2023 - 5/4/2023 Days: Th Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Classes Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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Through observation and the use of binoculars and field guides, class participants learn to identify birds in their natural habitat. We will meet once a month at different birding locations for field trips that typically involve one to two miles of walking.
Instructor: Joyce Bond Dates: 2/23/2023 - 5/11/2023 Days: Th Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Classes Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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Through observation and the use of binoculars and field guides, class participants learn to identify birds in their natural habitat. We will meet once a month at different birding locations for field trips that typically involve one to two miles of walking.
Instructor: Michelle Borges Dates: 4/14/2023 - 4/14/2023 Days: F Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Other Room: See Notes Fee: Included
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The University Farm serves as the center for agricultural education, literacy, and research for a significant portion of Northern California. We welcome opportunities to show off our "living laboratory" to students, youth, farmers and ranchers, and the public. Please join us for a guided tour!
Instructor: Michelle Borges Dates: 4/21/2023 - 4/21/2023 Days: F Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Other Room: See Notes Fee: Included
The University Farm serves as the center for agricultural education, literacy, and research for a significant portion of Northern California. We welcome opportunities to show off our "living laboratory" to students, youth, farmers and ranchers, and the public. Please join us for a guided tour!
Instructor: Debra Barger, Debi Durham Dates: 3/21/2023 - 4/11/2023 Days: Tu Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Classes Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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California's temperate climate allows an amazing array of plants to be grown locally. Edible gardens, pollinator gardens, native gardens, contemplative gardens, and demonstration gardens are some of the many varieties to tour. Inspired by the successful model of the "Arts & Eats" OLLI class, "Garden Gourmands" will focus on touring the art of garden landscapes combined with eating locally. Join two Master Gardeners as we explore different area gardens followed by a no-host lunch at various local eateries to enjoy the bounty of Butte County.
Instructor: Cynthia Weeks-Finnegan, Lois Olson Dates: 3/22/2023 - 4/19/2023 Days: W Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Classes Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
The focus of this class will be on sharpening our skills in app usage, aligning our expectations when planning hikes, and building our HOOFERs community of informed, active hikers. Women who sign up for this class must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces, hike three to five miles, and not experience breathing difficulties at 5,000 ft elevations. If participant has questions or doubts regarding their abilities, contact Cynthia (tomkevin11@yahoo.com) or Lois (7ljoto@live.com).
This class is only open to women. One in-person classroom meeting 1-3pm March 22 in Gordon 1, and three outdoor hikes 8am-4pm March 29, April 12, and April 19.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person classes. Click here for instructions.
Instructor: Kerri Vanderbom (she/her) Dates: 3/6/2023 - 4/10/2023 Days: M Times: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Classes Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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Urban hiking means not taking the most direct route through a city, but rather exploring our surroundings. We will spend the majority of each class walking, but because we need to understand situations that put pedestrians at risk and strategies for controlling those situations, there will be a few safety tips thrown in along the way. You'll also receive Defensive Walking, a booklet of tips on how to be in charge of your safety rather than relying on an imperfect system to protect you.
