OLLI Day Field Trips   

Understanding the business of marijuana is the topic of this field trip led by OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer. Nevada County produces a large amount of legal and illegal marijuana and in this adventure we will visit a legal dispensary and legal pot farm along with chatting with people working in this industry for a more complete understanding of this complex business model. A Sierra College bus is provided with pick-up stops in Rocklin and Grass Valley. Lunch is included (you must provide drink). Limited to 47 (32 on bus and 15 drive yourself).

Understanding the business of marijuana is the topic of this field trip led by OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer. Nevada County produces a large amount of legal and illegal marijuana and in this adventure we will visit a legal dispensary and legal pot farm along with chatting with people working in this industry for a more complete understanding of this complex business model. A Sierra College bus is provided with pick-up stops in Rocklin and Grass Valley. Lunch is included (you must provide drink). Limited to 47 (32 on bus and 15 drive yourself).

Drawing on information from her blogs and book, "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River, " Janice leads this tour to share scenic views, preservation initiatives, and reveal little known facts of geology, history, salmon spawning, and wildlife interactions. Discover how Fair Oaks Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, became an integral part of growing the agricultural economies and community services of Orangevale, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks.

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.

Join us for a tour of the WPWMA facilities and see firsthand how they sort recyclables at their advanced Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), how they compost green waste, and how they safely process hazardous waste. Their knowledgeable staff will guide us through the process (including explaining how the state-of-the-art sorting equipment works) and answer all your questions.
We will provide complimentary roundtrip transportation on a Sierra College bus from the Rocklin Campus. We will meet at the Dietrich Theater and leave promptly at 9:15am. You do not need to pay for parking; a parking permit will be mailed to all Registered participants. Please display permit visible on dash.

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.