Programs & Events

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Sun, February 9 – 10:00 am

Mushroom Identification

$80.00 – $90.00
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Fri, February 21 – 9:00 am

Winter Birds of Tomales Bay

$80.00 – $90.00
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Tue, February 25 – 6:30 pm

UC Climate Stewards Program at Point Reyes

$500.00
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Sat, March 1 – 10:30 am

The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California Book Event

$12.00 – $40.00
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Sat, March 8 – 10:00 am

Drawing Spring Flowers

$50.00 – $60.00
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Sun, March 16 – 9:00 am

Take Flight! Beginning Birding for Adults

$70.00 – $80.00
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Sat, March 22 – 9:30 am

Cultivating Compassion Through Nature

$50.00 – $60.00
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Sat, April 19 – 9:00 am

Discovering the Joys of Birding: An Introduction for Beginners

$80.00 – $90.00
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Sat, April 19 – 9:00 am

Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock

$50.00 – $60.00
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Fri, May 2 – 8:30 am

Spring Migration at Point Reyes

$80.00 – $90.00
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Meet Our Instructors

Joan Hoffmann

Field Institute Instructor
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Kaleo & Elise Ching

Field Institute Instructors
David Wimpfheimer

David Wimpfheimer

Field Institute Instructor
David Lukas

David Lukas

Field Institute Instructor
David Campbell

David Campbell

Field Institute Instructor
Allie Rigby

Allie Rigby

Field Institute Instructor
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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.

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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.