Warmer weather means more metamorphosis! We'll leave the FOC at 2:30 to go to the nearby pond and look for tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders! Wear waterproof shoes and clothes you don't mind getting messy. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.
Join our ecologist, John, on a walk through the forest to find and identify wildflowers! Spring ephemeral wildflowers are some of the most interesting and beautiful things in our forest, but see them while you can...they aren't around for long! Meet at the FOC, leaving at 5:30 pm. Cancelled in case of heavy rain and/or …
A multi-day campus-wide celebration of Earth Day with Student Life and the Office of Sustainability! Sustain our Earth, sustain our communities, sustain ourselves. **stay tuned for a list of activities**
Join us most Saturdays (weather dependent) for a group hike/walk! The destinations are decided by the group(s). You are welcome to come by whether you'd like to take a leisurely stroll with others or go up to an overlook. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center building where there is a water filling station and restrooms …
Join FOC volunteer and astronomer Jeff Hutton to learn about the sun's motion over the Pinnacles. We'll learn why sundials work and what an "analemma" is. Then, if the evening is clear, we'll head outside to gaze through telescopes. Feel free to bring your own and Jeff/fellow astronomers can answer questions you may have! *Stargazing …
Special Saturday group hike! If you're up for a challenge, join us to hike Kelly's Trail. It is ~6 miles round trip with many steep changes in elevation. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring any medications you may need (inhaler, epipen, etc.) as well as water and snacks. We will meet at the FOC at …
Join us most Saturdays (weather dependent) for a group hike/walk! The destinations are decided by the group(s). You are welcome to come by whether you'd like to take a leisurely stroll with others or go up to an overlook. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center building where there is a water filling station and restrooms …
Join certified Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guide Wendy Warren as she guides Nature and Forest Therapy experiences designed to relax and restore equilibrium to body and mind. Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, snack, and something to sit on. There are multiple opportunities to join us on the following Wednesdays in …
Join us most Saturdays (weather dependent) for a group hike/walk! The destinations are decided by the group(s). You are welcome to come by whether you'd like to take a leisurely stroll with others or go up to an overlook. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center building where there is a water filling station and restrooms …
Lots of birds are or will be leaving their nests soon now that spring is in full-swing! Help feed these young birds by crafting birdfeeders from natural foods/materials. Take some home to attract birds for you to view and enjoy or we will hang them around the FOC.
Join us most Saturdays (weather dependent) for a group hike/walk! The destinations are decided by the group(s). You are welcome to come by whether you'd like to take a leisurely stroll with others or go up to an overlook. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center building where there is a water filling station and restrooms …
Explore activities that demonstrate weather phenomena! We'll play with cotton balls to make different kinds of clouds, make tornados in bottles, and more. Weather is a huge part of the natural world even though it isn't a living thing!