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- Birding in the Chico Area: Advanced Birding
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/14/2023 - 11/2/2023
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
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
We will spend more time trying to sight interesting birds in varying habitats with advanced identification tips. We will meet once a month at different locations for field trips that may involve 2-3 miles of walking. Prerequisite: participants must have taken "Birding In the Chico Area" more than once.
Please register for only one birding section.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/28/2023 - 11/16/2023
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
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
This class is for both beginning and experienced birders. 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 may involve 1-2 miles of walking.
Please register for only one birding section.
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- Chico State Faculty Lecture Series
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Instructor: Sandra Flake (she/her/hers)
Dates: 10/11/2023 - 11/15/2023
Days: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 2
Hybrid Class: Zoom Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
You may choose to attend this hybrid class in person or online. The Zoom link will be provided to all registered participants.
Chico State's tradition of academic excellence goes back more than 130 years. With over 900 faculty members and 13,000 students, the University's teaching and learning community is thriving. Discover the imagination, cutting-edge research, and expertise that flourishes in our own backyard!
Fall 2023 List of Presenters
This class will be recorded.
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- CRISPR is Changing Our Food
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Instructor: Bryan McKersie
Dates: 10/24/2023 - 11/14/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
You may have heard of CRISPR (a gene-editing technique) being used to treat inherited genetic disorders and to make designer babies. But did you know it's also used to improve both the sustainability of food production and the nutritional value of our fruits and vegetables? The first products have been approved for sale in the US this year. Will you eagerly adopt or shun these modified foods? Through lectures, videos, and discussion, learn about CRISPR technology and alternative ways being used to change our food.
Note: This is an OLLI at University of Arizona class. Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time. After November 5, 2023, this class will begin at noon Pacific time.
This class will be recorded.
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- Garden Gourmands
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Instructor: Debra Barger , Felicity Brown
Dates: 10/11/2023 - 11/1/2023
Days: W
Times: 11:00 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
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
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.
Registered participants will receive the specific garden location/address via email one week before each tour. There will be a no-host lunch held after each class from 12 to 1pm.
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- Green Burial: The Greenest Way to "Go"
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Instructor: Mary Ann Perry (she/her/hers)
Dates: 11/6/2023 - 11/13/2023
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Let's face it! We are all going to "go" one of these days, and green burial is the greenest way. Learn about the science and practice of green burial, as well as other alternative disposition methods, like water cremation and human composting. We will discuss the green burial movement and its connection with land conservation and restoration. We will also hear from conservation practitioners in this field.
This class will be recorded.
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- Hardwiring Your Brain for Happiness
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Instructor: Joni Samples
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 10/10/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Sessions: 5
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Gordon 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
It's so easy to live in a world of negativity, survival, and habit. It really does take practice to make it different, but we can do that – at any age! So let's see how and what it takes to make our lives better, happier, and more enjoyable. This class shows you both the joy of doing so and the underlying science that can make it happen.
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- Hike & History: Meadow Hike & Jonesville Hotel: Section 2
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Instructor: Pamela Waldsmith , Bill Casey , Laurie Archambault
Dates: 10/2/2023 - 10/2/2023
Days: M
Times: 8:30 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
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
Join us for flora, fauna, and history. We will be treated to viewing the Jonesville Hotel with a local historian and resident. We will then hike in the meadows near the creek in Jonesville for about 3 miles at roughly 5500' elevation. Be prepared for uneven ground.
Hiking poles, good hiking shoes, and binoculars for birding are recommended. Further details will be provided prior to the hike.
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- Hike Deer Creek Trail
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Instructor: Vickie Stoll , Lorraine Smith
Dates: 10/13/2023 - 10/13/2023
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
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
This is a moderate 3-4 mile out and back hike along picturesque Deer Creek. The trail meanders under a forest canopy, which should be at peak foliage color this time of year. Features to enjoy along our journey include stream crossings, waterfalls, and steep basalt cliffs towering above us on the walls of the canyon. We will hike at a leisurely pace, enjoying the flora and fauna along the way.
Sturdy hiking boots and poles recommended. Further details will be provided prior to the hike.
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- Making History: Covid and the Black Death Revisited
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In June 2020 we offered "Lessons from the Black Death" to examine how medieval societies responded to the plague and how the modern world was reacting to the pandemic, then only a few months old. Three years on, we're revisiting our assessments and noticing how, so far, modern America is recounting its history of the pandemic.
Class members will receive links to the June 2020 videos to watch prior to each class, during which we will discuss how today compares with June 2020.
This class will be recorded.
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- Master Gardener Lecture Series
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Instructor: Debra Barger , Felicity Brown
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 10/17/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
California Master Gardeners provide educational outreach from University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices throughout the state. The mission of the Butte County Master Gardeners is to extend research-based education and technical assistance throughout the non-commercial gardening community and to foster successful gardening practices by helping individuals make informed decisions about plants, pests, and the environment, with an emphasis on sustainability. Join us as we address a wide range of fascinating subjects.
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- Our Best Friend: The Domestic Dog
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Instructor: John Jaenike
Dates: 10/25/2023 - 12/6/2023
Days: W
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Dogs were the first domesticated animals and have been our companions for thousands of years. This class will consider how dogs evolved from wolves; the various roles of dogs in human society; basics of dog biology, sensory systems, and behavior; dog-human interactions; village dogs; how dogs experience the world; and how we can become better partners with our canine companions.
This class will be recorded.
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- Salmon Spawning Kayak Tour
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Instructor: Brad Cooke
Dates: 10/13/2023 - 10/13/2023
Days: F
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Forebay Aquatic Center
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
Observe the Chinook salmon, or king salmon, spawning season up close as we kayak beside them in the Feather River. We'll start with a brief safety and how to paddle lesson. Then we'll travel downriver to view the spawning salmon. You'll learn about the lifecycle of the salmon and the Feather River, and have a chance to see Oroville in a whole new way.
There will be an additional activity fee of $65 payable at the class.
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- Slow Reading Your Inner Fish: An Adventure In Evolutionary Discovery
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Instructor: Charles Copeland
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 11/14/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 10
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
In 2004 Neil Shubin helped discover the previously missing but now-found link between fish (animals living in water) and amphibians (animals living on land). Now known as Tiktaalik, the "fish with hands," it lived approximately 375 million years ago. Using our inner fish as a case study, our true goal is to better understand how scientists establish scientific claims. In this learning through conversation seminar, participants must read one short chapter of the book before each class.
The required book, Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body by Neil Shubin, is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other booksellers.
Class Syllabus
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- Ten Great Buildings
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Instructor: Nancy McAfee
Dates: 9/13/2023 - 10/11/2023
Days: W
Times: 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Sessions: 5
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
By looking at "great" buildings throughout history, we will learn about the principles of architecture; the importance of materials, technology, and patronage in the construction of a building; and how to look at architecture in general. Each week we will examine two or three important buildings and the role innovation plays in architecture.
This class will be recorded.
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- The Art of Vision: Exploring Neuroaesthetics and the Eye Through the Lens of an Ophthalmic Surgeon
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Instructor: Isaac Barthelow
Dates: 9/14/2023 - 10/19/2023
Days: Th
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 2
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class is designed for anyone interested in the intersection of art, science, and medicine. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the human eye, including its anatomy, physiology, and the most common ophthalmic diseases and treatments. We will also explore the fascinating field of neuroasthetics, which focuses on the study of how the brain perceives and processes beauty, art, and aesthetics.
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- The Brain Explained: Neurology in a Nutshell
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Instructor: Paul Schanfield
Dates: 10/5/2023 - 11/16/2023
Days: Th
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 7
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class begins by explaining the mysteries of the brain. We'll address how you can navigate our complicated and fragmented healthcare system. Besides simplifying common neurological conditions, such as headache, dizziness, stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and memory loss, we will examine testing and imaging of the nervous system. This class will also delve into prevention of illness, focusing on healthy lifestyles, and intimately address end-of-life issues.
This class will be recorded.
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- The Future of Health, Medicine, and Biotechnology
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Instructor: Alex Marcus
Dates: 9/13/2023 - 12/6/2023
Days: W
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
In this course we will look at the future of wellness and health with emphasis on prevention and monitoring for early detection of disorders. Topics covered will include precision medicine, genomics, impact of Artificial Intelligence on health care, organoids, stem cells, transplants, drug development, bionics, biotechnology, and much more.
This class will be recorded.
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- The Science of Ecology
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Instructor: Tim McDonnell
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 12/5/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Sessions: 12
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
The planet we live on is facing many crises. To understand them better, we need to look at the basic principles of ecology, the study of our home, the Earth. In this course we will discuss the theories that ecology is based on and apply this knowledge to the problems our living environment faces in the 21st century.
This class will be recorded.
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- Volcanoes of the World
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Instructor: Nicola Richmond
Dates: 9/13/2023 - 10/4/2023
Days: W
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
In very dry geological terms, volcanoes are vents where lava and steam reach the surface of the Earth. While accurate, that description doesn't begin to do them justice. They have the potential to create significant hazards to communities close to them (as is the case near the Cascades), and the biggest have the potential to impact global climate. The figures can be staggering. For example, the loudest naturally occurring sound was the explosion at the volcano Krakatoa in 1883. The sound was reportedly heard 3,000 miles away. That eruption also generated a tsunami reaching over 40 meters high. To put that in perspective, had tall buildings been in the area, the wave would have reached roughly the tenth floor. In 1815, Mount Tambora erupted, ejecting approximately 200 cubic kilometers of material into the atmosphere. More recently, when the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in 2022, a huge plume of water vapor was launched into Earth's atmosphere. It was so much water that it would have filled over 55,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Join me for this four-week study group in which we will explore the geology and geophysics of volcanoes and their eruptions. This will include a focus on notable eruptions from history as well as present day hazards.
This class will be recorded.
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- Where Are My Keys?
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Instructor: Cliff Keene (he/him/his)
Dates: 10/17/2023 - 10/17/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 2
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Are you finding yourself more forgetful as you age? In this seminar class, we will discuss the normal and abnormal changes of the brain as we age. You'll learn what is common and what isn't part of the normal decline of memory as we get older. We will also discuss activities and nutrition ideas that will help keep our brains in optimum health.
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