Course Descriptions

Pasadena City College offers the Climate Stewards certification course and the California Naturalist certification course in Los Angeles County. 

California Naturalist Certification 

Birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, trees and shrubs of Southern California. Identification, ecology methods of observing and recording.

Dates: August 24 - December 13, 2026

Delivery Mode: In-Person

Lecture: Monday(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55 AM

Lab: Wednesday(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55 AM

Contact: Dr. Jessica Blickley, jblickley@pasadena.edu

Climate Stewards Certification 

ENVS 1 Introduction to Environmental Science, 4 units

Relationship of living organisms to the environment, including human impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Emphasis is placed on understanding of biological and physical science issues currently faced by society. Includes laboratory and field investigation of ecosystems and the environment.

Dates: August 24 - December 13, 2026

Delivery Mode: In-Person

CRN 76877

Lecture: Wednesday(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55 AM

Lab: Mondays(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55 AM

CRN 76876

Lecture: Tuesdays(s), 2:45 PM - 5:55 PM

Lab: Thursdays(s), 2:45 PM - 5:55 PM

Contact: Suzanne Iwanicki, siwanicki@pasadena.edu

Registration: Pasadena City College Admissions and Aid

Organization Description: Pasadena City College provides the San Gabriel Valley with a high quality, innovative and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success.