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I specialize in hands-on, field-based education focused on the nature and ecology of Montana and the northern Rockies. Programs cover a wide range of natural history topics  and follow a variety of formats:

Single Classes
Weekly Series
Multi-day Courses

Individual lectures and presentations

Multi-part classes offered through local organizations

Retreats, residential intensives, and more

  • Beartooth Nature Writing Retreat
    Beartooth Nature Writing Retreat
    Aug 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – Aug 09, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    Enhance your observation skills and learn to document your natural world encounters! This course teaches you how to effectively record your observations, experiences, and reflections in the field.
  • Master Naturalist Certification
    Master Naturalist Certification
    Aug 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    Ready to interpret the landscape on your own, uncover its secrets and share them with others, and take in the natural world firsthand rather than through a guide? Montana Master Naturalist certification may be for you!
  • From Botany to Remedy: The Art of Herbal Medicine Making
    From Botany to Remedy: The Art of Herbal Medicine Making
    Aug 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – Aug 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    Discover the ancient art of herbal medicine! You'll learn the basics of herbal medicine making, including plant identification and the preparation of safe, effective natural remedies in this three-day class.

Current Offerings

Past Events

  • Nature in Your Backyard
    Nature in Your Backyard
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, MT
    Spring is the perfect time of year for nature adventures, and you can learn so much without traveling very far! Join us for two hands-on discovery sessions as we explore the natural wonders that are right in our own backyard.
  • Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 22
    Apr 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Online Class
    Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.
  • Introduction to Bird Photography
    Introduction to Bird Photography
    Apr 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MDT
    Missoula Public Library, 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
    Birds are some of the most appealing creatures to photograph, but they can also be some of the trickiest. Learn some strategies to help you get the most from your time in the field or in your backyard!
  • Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Online Class
    Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.
  • The Botany of Herbal Medicine
    The Botany of Herbal Medicine
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 01
    Nov 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    University of Montana, Missoula, MT
    In this dynamic and hands-on course-- part botany lecture and part hands-on workshop-- we’ll explore the botanical underpinnings for the science and efficacy of herbal medicine.
  • Master Naturalist Certification
    Master Naturalist Certification
    Jul 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    Ready to interpret the landscape on your own, uncover its secrets and share them with others, and take in the natural world firsthand rather than through a guide? Montana Master Naturalist certification may be for you!
  • Backyard Birding for Kids
    Backyard Birding for Kids
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 02
    Jul 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, MT
    Did you know that over 240 species of birds live in the Bitterroot Valley? And you can see many of them in your own backyard! Join us for three hands-on discovery sessions as we explore bird habitat, investigate what birds eat and how to attract them, see how many birds we can identify, and more!
  • Nurtured by Nature: Backcountry Edition
    Nurtured by Nature: Backcountry Edition
    Jun 27, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 30, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Bitterroot National Forest, Hamilton, MT
    Leave phone calls, emails, and to-do lists at home! Reconnect with yourself, others, and the land during this immersive journey into the Montana backcountry.
  • Hands-on Plant Lab
    Hands-on Plant Lab
    Jun 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Missoula Public Library, Missoula, MT
    Ready to learn some tips and tricks for plant and wildflower identification? This hands-on workshop will take your botany knowledge to the next level.
  • Missoula Natural History: An Introduction
    Missoula Natural History: An Introduction
    Jun 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lifelong Learning Center, Missoula, MT
    Gain a greater understanding of common Missoula flora and fauna in this six-part class! We'll explore some of Missoula’s natural areas, and you'll leave this course with a deeper knowledge of common animals and plants, basic species identification, and the skill of nature journaling.
  • Beginner-Friendly Birding
    Beginner-Friendly Birding
    May 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Missoula Public Library, Missoula, MT
    Don't be intimidated by learning to bird-- with a little guidance you can jump right in! Join me for an introduction to identifying some of Missoula's most common feathered friends.
  • Getting to Know Spring Wildflowers
    Getting to Know Spring Wildflowers
    Apr 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Missoula Public Library, Missoula, MT
    There's nothing like wildflower season in Missoula! Join me for a presentation on some of our most iconic and beautiful species.
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