Outdoors & Nature   

In this hands-on studio class, you'll create your own 5x7" painting while following step-by-step demonstrations from a skilled instructor. Learn techniques in real time and receive personalized tips to bring your artwork to life. All materials are provided, including watercolors, brushes, paper, and a project sketch so you can focus on painting and having fun. No experience needed—just come ready to explore your creativity!

Join us this week as we paint sea turtles! 

Long before Galileo raised his telescope, ancient astronomers looked skyward to guide travel, track seasons, and shape the mythologies that still influence us today. In this class, you’ll explore how early star‑watchers helped societies shift from nomadic movement to settled life and how their observations laid the groundwork for modern science. Along the way, you’ll build your own functioning sextant and learn the basics of celestial navigation. Come discover how humanity’s earliest scientists mapped the heavens and changed the world.

Join us for a 2.5-mile guided hike designed for all ages and abilities through a dynamic wetland landscape. Along the way, uncover the inspiring story of habitat restoration, where reshaped estuaries now support thriving wildlife and ecosystem health.

Learn how these vital mixing zones of fresh and saltwater serve as nurseries for countless species, including salmon and migratory birds. Pause at boardwalks and marsh edges to observe birds, water plants, and signs of ecological renewal in action.

Located near Belfair. Addess will be sent to participants before the class beings. 

Dive into the fascinating world of aquaponics—a sustainable system where fish and plants thrive together in perfect balance! This engaging online class will introduce participants to the essentials of building and maintaining a home or small-scale aquaponics system.
You’ll learn what components are needed—from tanks and grow beds to pumps and plumbing—and discover where to find affordable, reliable materials locally or online. We’ll explore multiple setup designs, from simple backyard systems to more complex indoor arrangements, so you can choose the model that best fits your goals and space. Through guided discussion and demonstrations, we’ll examine how aquaponics works, the biology of the system, and how to select compatible species. We’ll also touch on the business and sustainability side—including how to market your organically grown herbs, flowers, or produce at local farmers’ markets or community outlets.
 

Come take a walk down into the Rhododendron Preserve, the last intact old growth forest on the Kitsap Peninsula.  Our walk will take us past a variety of native plants, and we'll focus on the early spring star - Pacific trillium (Trillium ovatum).   We will learn about its life cycle, where to find it, and what role it plays in our forested Pacific Northwest ecosystems.  Class will meet at a park in Central Kitsap County, address will be sent to participants. 

Explore the magical kingdom of fungi!

Join us and acquire a basic understanding of fungi ecosystems. This class is for outdoors lovers, scientists, naturalists, herbalists, foragers, and chefs.
Day 1 =  Dive Into the Science - What are fungi
Day 2 =  Wild Mushrooms -  Foraging & Mushroom Identification
Day 3 =  EthnoMycology -  Mushroom Cultivation, Current and Historic Uses of Fungi

After the first three classes are completed Aaron will guide a foray into the forest to get your feet on the ground and your hands on the mushrooms! The mushroom foray will be located at a park in South Kitsap.  Address will be sent to class participants.  

Dive into the fascinating world of aquaponics, a self-sustaining system where fish and plants support each other in perfect harmony. In this engaging online class, you'll learn how to design, build, and maintain a home or small-scale aquaponics setup that is both eco-friendly and productive. Whether you're growing food for your family or exploring a small business idea, this course offers practical guidance and inspiration to help your system flourish.