The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Humboldt State University will offer an array of courses this summer, from Trinidad to Garberville. Venues will include Redwood National Forest, Samoa’s speeder train in Samoa and a Crabs game at Arcata Ballpark.
OLLI will host:
- Kayak Oyster Tours with Dave Fuller & David LaFever – Dune ecology and oyster farming in the Mad River Slough, Sunday, June 9, noon-3 p.m. $85
- Trinidad Head Lighthouse & Granite Cross Walking Tour with Patti Fleschner – Lighthouse history, shipwrecks, Spanish mariner accounts, Friday, June 14, 2-4 p.m. $30
- Redwood & Rails with Ray Hillman – Railroading in Humboldt County from its beginnings; ride the rails of former lumber company speeders at Samoa. Friday, June 14 & 21, Sat., June 22 (Fri.: 6-8:30 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.), Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, $70
- Beginning Birdwatching with Louise Bacon-Ogden – Lecture and field work. Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Garberville Civic Club, $30
- OLLI van tour of the historic Bald Hills with Jerry and Gisela Rohde and Jim Wheeler; oak woodlands and prairies once home to the Chilula Indians, Saturday June 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $75
- OLLI out at the ball game, Humboldt Crabs Baseball with Randy Robertson – A behind-the-scenes look at ballpark operations and an opportunity to meet players and coaches. Lunch provided by the HSU Alumni Association. Free ticket to the 1:30 p.m. game on Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $40
- Restoration and Renewal in Redwood National & State Parks with Jim Wheeler – OLLI van trip to Redwood National and State Parks. Observe watershed and forest restoration and prescribed fire featured in brown-bag discussion series. Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $75
- Forest Within A City with Ray Hillman – Lecture and extensive walking tour of Sequoia Park and the Zoo. Saturday, August 3, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $50
OLLI registration and memberships are available at 707.826.5880 or by visiting humboldt.edu/olli.