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- Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/18/2025 - 11/13/2025
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
This class is for both beginning and experienced birders. Through observation and the use of binoculars, field guides, and birding apps, 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.
This class meets September 18, October 23, and November 13.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: Beyond the Basics
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/11/2025 - 11/6/2025
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 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.
This class is for students who have taken the "Birding in the Chico Area" class more than once. We will not cover birding basics and will spend more time in the field. We will meet once a month at different locations for field trips that may involve 2-3 miles of walking.
Please register for only one birding section.
This class meets September 11, October 9, and November 6.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Chico State Faculty Lecture Series
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Instructor: Sandra Flake (she/her/hers)
Dates: 10/8/2025 - 11/12/2025
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: $55.00
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 850 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!
This class will be recorded.
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- Deer Creek Hike
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Instructor: Bill Casey, Vickie Bernhardt
Dates: 10/10/2025 - 10/10/2025
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
This is a moderate out and back hike totaling 4 miles along picturesque Deer Creek. The trail meanders under a forest canopy, which we will admire in its seasonal beauty. Features to enjoy along our journey include stream crossings, some short steep rocky ascents and descents, waterfalls, and 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.
Further details will be provided prior to the hike.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Garden Gourmands: Section 1
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Instructor: Debra Barger (she/her/hers), Laurie Smith
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 9/17/2025
Days: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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 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 by the Saturday before each tour. Plan for possible travel time of at least 35 minutes before and after the scheduled class meeting time. There will be a no-host lunch held after each class from 12 to 1pm.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Garden Gourmands: Section 2
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Instructor: Debra Barger (she/her/hers), Laurie Smith
Dates: 10/1/2025 - 10/8/2025
Days: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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 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 by the Saturday before each tour. Plan for possible travel time of at least 35 minutes before and after the scheduled class meeting time. There will be a no-host lunch held after each class from 12 to 1pm.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Hike & History: Meadow Hike & Jonesville Hotel
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Instructor: Pamela Waldsmith, Bill Casey
Dates: 9/12/2025 - 9/12/2025
Days: F
Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Join us for history and a hike. 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 5 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.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- In Search of California's Vanishing Flora: Section 1
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Instructor: David Popp
Dates: 9/8/2025 - 9/8/2025
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
Get an introduction to California native plants and basic botany in the field as we saunter in search of California native wildflowers.
Further details will be provided prior to the class. Dress appropriately and be prepared to face the elements of nature.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- In Search of California's Vanishing Flora: Section 2
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Instructor: David Popp
Dates: 9/15/2025 - 9/15/2025
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
Get an introduction to California native plants and basic botany in the field as we saunter in search of California native wildflowers.
Further details will be provided prior to the class. Dress appropriately and be prepared to face the elements of nature.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Master Gardener Lecture Series
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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.
This class counts toward the 3-class limit.
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- Salmon Spawning Kayak Tour: Section 1
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Instructor: Rachel McMillan
Dates: 10/3/2025 - 10/3/2025
Days: F
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Forebay Aquatic Center
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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.
This class is for those with some kayaking experience. Wear non-cotton clothing and water shoes. There will be an additional activity fee of $65 payable at the class.
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- Salmon Spawning Kayak Tour: Section 2
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Instructor: Rachel McMillan
Dates: 10/3/2025 - 10/3/2025
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Forebay Aquatic Center
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
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.
This class is for those with some kayaking experience. Wear non-cotton clothing and water shoes. There will be an additional activity fee of $65 payable at the class.
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- Skywatchers' Almanac: Folklore, Facts, and Physics
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Instructor: Lynda Klein
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/12/2025
Days: W
Times: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Gordon 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Join us for this beginner's guide to the navigating the heavens. We will consider an eclectic mix of mythology, historic viewpoints, and current events in meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. Eyes to the sky!
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- The Aging Eye
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Instructor: Doctors at Chico Eye Center
Dates: 9/9/2025 - 10/28/2025
Days: Tu
Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Chico Eye Center
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Our eyes exhibit age-related changes in performance as we get older, particularly as we reach our 60s. Some of these changes are perfectly normal and don't signify any sort of disease process. And though cataracts can be considered an age-related disease, they are common in older adults and can be readily corrected with surgery. Benjamin Gilbert and other doctors from OLLI sponsor Chico Eye Center explore these common changes, as well as more serious age-related eye diseases. Understanding more about our aging eyes and what we can do as we notice changes can help improve our eye health and overall quality of life.
This class meets September 9, September 30, October 14, and October 28.
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- The Basics of Routine Veterinary Care
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Using a multimedia approach, this class offered by OLLI sponsor Riverwood Veterinary Hospital will dissect the process of a routine pet physical to systematically examine the steps of a thorough assessment and the importance of specific findings and their implications. Discussion will branch into concepts such as the importance of listening to pet owner's history and ways that proactive training can facilitate good veterinary care. You will see some interesting – and possibly freakish – things, learn to help your pet, and have a fun time.
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- What In The World? A Data-Based Look at Some Contemporary Global Issues
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Instructor: Steve Herman
Dates: 9/19/2025 - 11/7/2025
Days: F
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 2
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class will explore contemporary geographical topics such as resource supply and consumption, selected environmental issues, and demographic changes, using the most reliable, easily available data sources. We will keep in mind the role that bias plays as we strive to better understand our world.
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