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UC Berkeley Sagehen Creek Field Station

Course Description

California Naturalist training will introduce you to the wonders of our unique ecology and engage you in the stewardship of California’s natural communities. The courses will utilize a combination of science curriculum, guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning to immerse you in the natural world of the Northern Sierras and Lake Tahoe Basin.

Through this weeklong immersive course, participants will develop their ability to observe nature and will learn tools to improve these skills. In addition, participants will improve their communication skills by sharing knowledge with other participants and by working on a capstone project. Upon completing certification requirements, participants are eligible for four academic credits through UC Davis Extension for an additional nominal fee. 

Dates: May 26-June 1, 2024

Course Application

Fees: $975 (includes food and lodging)

Delivery Mode: In-person

Contact: email BOTH Lynn Hori, lynnhori@gmail.com & Claire Elliott clairee44@gmail.com 

Course Website 

Organization Description: Sagehen Creek Field Station & the Sagehen Experimental Forest are research and teaching facilities of the University of California at Berkeley's Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Berkeley Natural History Museums & the UC Natural Reserve System. The Field Station was established in 1951 with the signing of a long-term special use permit with the USDA Forest Service. Today, this relationship includes the Tahoe National Forest which manages the land, & the Pacific Southwest Research Station, which created the Sagehen Experimental Forest in 2005.