COVID-19 Policy: Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person classes. 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: 12/9/2022 - 12/9/2022 Days: F Times: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Outdoor Meetups Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
Visit the Llano Seco Viewing Platform to learn to identify the ducks and geese that spend the winter here. Then, at dusk, the waterfowl fly out from the ponds to nearby fields to feed at night. This can be an impressive sight with the large number of flocks in the air. Bring a folding chair and binoculars, and we’ll sit back and enjoy the scenic view as we watch them flying against the sunset and full moon.
Instructor: Joyce Bond Dates: 9/15/2022 - 12/1/2022 Days: Th Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Meetups Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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: 9/29/2022 - 12/8/2022 Days: Th Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sessions: 4 Location: Outdoor Meetups Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
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: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith Dates: 11/18/2022 - 11/18/2022 Days: F Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Other Room: See Notes Fee: Included
The North State is home to rich, diverse public lands: refuges, parks, forests, and reserves. Your public lands provide vital wildlife habitat and protect our natural resources. On this field trip, we’ll explore Gray Lodge, with guidance from a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Naturalist and enjoy an easy two-mile nature walk on level paths. We will identify birds, enjoy stunning views of the Sutter Buttes, and learn about this haven for over 300 species of wildlife. Come explore your public lands with us!
Specific instructions, including where to meet, what to bring, and any information about entrance fees, will be provided the week before the field trip.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person meetups. Click here for instructions.
Instructor: Richard Utter, Pamela Waldsmith Dates: 11/29/2022 - 12/6/2022 Days: Tu Times: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sessions: 2 Location: Outdoor Meetups Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
Bidwell Park is to be enjoyed and protected. Experienced hikers will get a strenuous workout and learn about Bidwell Park and its flora, fauna, volunteerism, and history. We will hike up to six miles, with 1,000' elevation change on less familiar trails. Get your endorphins pumping and meet some new hiking friends in your own Bidwell backyard.
We will be moving almost continually, and at a good fitness pace, for three or more hours on uneven terrain. Mandatory items: two liters of water, first aid kit, ID and medical cards (or copies) inside your backpack. Sturdy hiking shoes and layered clothing necessary. Hiking poles highly recommended.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person meetups. Click here for instructions.
Instructor: Cynthia Weeks-Finnegan, Lois Olson Dates: 10/26/2022 - 11/16/2022 Days: W Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sessions: 4 Location: The Social Chico Room: Gordon 1 Fee: 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.
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. Questions about your eligibility? Contact Lois (7ljoto@live.com) or Cindy (tomkevin11@yahoo.com) for more information. Prerequisite: HOOFERs 1 or 2.
Instructor: Eric Dugger, Eric Miller Dates: 10/12/2022 - 10/12/2022 Days: W Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Other Room: See Notes Fee: Included
The class will present a brief history of the disposal of trash through time, regulations affecting the disposal of trash, and the history of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (Landfill). Learn about the recycling and diversion of wastes from the landfill, landfill operations, monitoring, amounts of waste disposed, as well as effects of disasters, electrical power generation, equipment used, and the future of landfill and related topics. Class will be outside to allow observation of landfill operations.
Bring walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, glasses, and water as the majority of class will be outside. You may also bring a folding chair. No special preparations by students required.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person meetups. Click here for instructions.
Instructor: Eric Dugger, Eric Miller Dates: 10/26/2022 - 10/26/2022 Days: W Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Other Room: See Notes Fee: Included
The class will present a brief history of the disposal of trash through time, regulations affecting the disposal of trash, and the history of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (Landfill). Learn about the recycling and diversion of wastes from the landfill, landfill operations, monitoring, amounts of waste disposed, as well as effects of disasters, electrical power generation, equipment used, and the future of landfill and related topics. Class will be outside to allow observation of landfill operations.
Bring walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, glasses, and water as the majority of class will be outside. You may also bring a folding chair. No special preparations by students required.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person meetups. Click here for instructions.
Instructor: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith Dates: 11/4/2022 - 11/4/2022 Days: F Times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sessions: 1 Location: Outdoor Meetups Room: Various Locations Fee: Included
This moderate out-and-back hike in the Sacramento River Bend Area is six and a half miles with 500’ elevation gain. We’ll hike through varied landscapes, meandering along a bluff overlooking the Sacramento River with excellent views of Lassen Peak. After a short climb up to Paynes Creek Point, we’ll eat lunch and enjoy more views. We’ll look and listen for birds (perhaps we’ll see the beautiful Lewis’s Woodpecker), and learn about the flora and fauna along our path. The return route takes us through the picturesque Perry Ravine.
