Field Seminars 2008

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The Mount St. Helens Institute is proud to announce the 2008 Field Seminar Series and Guided Climbs.  Join us as we explore and learn about Mount St. Helens and the Northwest's amazing volcanic landscapes.  See below for topics or click here for a list of dates.

 

Guided Climbs:

July 3, July, 11, July 17, July 25 August 1, August 7, August 15--Climbs are led by recreation guides and include a permit and geology/ ecology interpretation, $100 per person.

June 28 -- Geology from On High, Dr. Larry Mastin, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

July 5 --Geology from On High, David R. Sherrod, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

August 23--Geology from on High, Dr. Tom Pierson, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

September 6--Seeing the Volcano through a Photographer's Eye, Tom Iraci, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

Biology/Ecology:

June 7--Birding Expedition at the Hummocks Trail, Arden Hagen, Vancouver Audubon Society, $100 per person

July 20--Life Returns to the Heart of the Blastzone--Dr. John Bishop, $100 per person (combine this with Rebecca Forbes Photography class on July 19 for a full weekend event.)

Astronomy:

August 2-3--Astronomy Star Party Campout at Cascade Peaks--Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers, $15.00 per person, under age 8 free

Photography:

July 19--Photographing Mount St. Helens--Rebecca Forbes, $100 per person (combine this with Dr. Bishop's Blastzone Biology trip for a full weekend event.)

September 6--Seeing the Volcano Through a Photographer's Eye--Tom Iraci, $150 per person

Geology:

August 9--Mount Hood's Growing and Shrinking Glaciers--Dr. Andrew Fountain, $100 per person

June 28--Guided Geology Climb to the Rim--Dr. Larry Mastin, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

August 23--Guided Geology Climb to the Rim--Dr. Tom Pierson, $150 per person SOLD OUT!

Native American Culture:

July 26--Legends of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe: A Story Telling Workshop, $15.00 per person 13 and up.  Kids under 12, free.  Registration required for ages 13 and up. 

Family Field Seminars

Expose your children to amazing science and develop their interest in the outdoors by joining our Family Field Seminars.  Seminars are $40 per person and require adult participation. 

Become a Researcher:  Help Monitor Water Quality

Have you ever wondered what water ecologists do?  Come spend a day at Silver Lake exploring and studying the late and several water concepts.  Our young scientists will perform water quality tests for dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature as part of a hands-on experience of the scientific process.  Offered twice:  July 9 and August 6 Ages 7-12

Orienteering using Maps and GPS

Maps are important tools for many recreational and exploratory activities in the outdoors.  This seminar is constructed to give you first-hand experience in the basics of orienteering and topographic map use.  This seminar includes a hike around Marble Mountain Sno-park and a geo-caching scavenger hunt.  Offered twice:  July 16 and August 13, Ages 10-16

Come Share a Day with the Birds!

Birding is a great naturalist activity.  Join us on the Hummocks trail for a day of learning how birds find food, adapt to their environment and hide from predators.  Offered twice:  July 23 and August 20, Ages 7-12

Observing Wildlife -- Learn how to Track Mammals

Would you like to learn how the animals of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest move through their habitats?  Mammals tend to be hard to see directly in nature as they move stealthily through the forest in order to prevent detection by predators.  But they frequently leave tell-tale signs behind to let you know where they are.  We will study characteristics used by mammals to ensure their survival.  Offered twice:  July 30 and August 27 Ages 7-12 

Legends of the Cowlitz Tribe: A Story Telling Workshop

Spiritual Leader and story-teller, Roy, Wilson, tells the stories and legends of the Cowlitz people.  Listen to traditional stories about Coyote, Bear, Cougar, Beaver and other stories.  The stories are engaging and include life lessons.  July 26, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Coldwater Lake Picnic area.  Bring a lunch. $15 per person.   Kids 12 and under are free and do not need to be registered.