Programs & Events

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Sat, September 14 – 10:00 am

Deep Connection and Discovery through Forest Bathing and Botanical Drawing

Fri, September 20 – 9:30 am

Fall Migration at the Point

$80.00 – $90.00
Sat, September 28 – 9:00 am

California Naturalist Program Fall 2024 at Point Reyes

$925.00
Sat, September 28 – 9:30 am

Cultivating Compassion Through Nature

$50.00 – $60.00
Thu, October 17 – 5:30 pm

October Full Moon Member Hike

Free
Sat, October 19 – 9:30 am

Learn How to Use Poles for Hiking & Outdoor Exercise + Short Nature Hike

$70.00 – $80.00
Fri, October 25 – 9:30 am

Geologic History of Point Reyes

$70.00 – $80.00
Fri, October 25 – 7:00 pm

An Evening with Obi Kaufmann

$40.00
Sat, October 26 – 10:00 am

Discoveries in Nature through Haiku and Art

$85.00 – $95.00
Sat, November 2 – 10:00 am

Travel Photography with Your iPhone

$70.00 – $80.00
Sat, November 9 – 10:00 am

The Colors of Autumn

$50.00 – $60.00
Sun, November 24 – 10:00 am

Mushroom Identification

$80.00 – $90.00
Sun, December 15 – 9:30 am

Down For the Count: Exploring Bird Diversity and Abundance at Point Reyes

$70.00 – $80.00
Sun, December 15 – 10:00 am

Mushroom Identification

$80.00 – $90.00

Meet Our Instructors

Naomi Sorbet

Naomi Sorbet

Field Institute Instructor
Bill Helsel with redwood trees

Bill Helsel

Field Institute Instructor
Kristin Meuser

Kristin Meuser

Field Institute Instructor
Teresa & Miles Tuffli

Teresa & Miles Tuffli

Field Institute Instructors
Frank Binney

Frank Binney

Field Institute Instructor
Christopher Pincetich, Ph.D.

Christopher Pincetich, Ph.D.

Field Institute Instructor
All Instructors

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FAQs & Class Feedback

COVID-19 Field Institute Guidelines

In accordance with Marin County guidelines for public health and safety, we will require all participants to respect the following COVID-19 procedures:
• Perform a health self-check before coming to class using the CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus as a guide
• Do not attend class if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, suspect you have been exposed to the virus, or are suffering from any other flu-like or respiratory illness.
• Participants exhibiting signs of respiratory illness may be asked to leave class
NOTE: Refund policy exceptions will be made for participants experiencing COVID-19 infection or symptoms. Please contact us in this case.
During class all participants will be required to do the following
• Wear a protective face covering
• Maintain a 6 foot physical distance from other participants not belonging to your household
• Bring your own food and water
• Overall group sizes will be limited, there will be no physical contact or sharing of food and drink, and no shared physical equipment or materials unless they are sanitized before and after use, and used by only one person for the duration of class
• Participants will be asked to drive their own vehicle, or share a vehicle only with other household or social bubble members when travelling to field teaching locations
Thank you for your cooperation in following these guidelines to help keep everyone safe.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are available for class cancellations made 7 days in advance of the start date. After 7 days and before 2 days, participants may apply their registration fees as credit toward a future class. All cancellation requests made less than 48 hours in advance will be declined. Exceptions may be made for COVID-related cancellations.

Liability Waiver

All participants will be required to complete an online liability waiver when registering.

Female employee pressing a green button to give feedback on a device at the office exit door
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Have Feedback?

Help us grow our programs and offerings! Your feedback is important to us. Please send your feedback to fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.