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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

  • Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Field Notes Writing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 18
    Online Class
    Mar 18, 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.
  • Hiking the Ecosystems of Montana
    Hiking the Ecosystems of Montana
    Sun, Jul 06
    Elevation Science Institute
    Jul 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – Jul 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    This action-packed week of guided natural science hikes offers immersive experiences in forest, desert, tundra, and prairie ecosystems. Participants will gain a firsthand understanding of how our environment affects life on Earth and how living things can change the environment.
  • Beginner's Guide to the Great Outdoors
    Beginner's Guide to the Great Outdoors
    Sun, Jul 13
    Elevation Science Institute
    Jul 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Elevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MT
    This experience is designed to build confidence, foster familiarity with nature, and inspire a love for the outdoors! Through guided hikes and practical lessons, you'll engage with the natural world and learn essential skills for exploring nature safely and responsibly.
  • Master Naturalist Certification
    Master Naturalist Certification
    Sun, Jul 20
    Elevation Science Institute
    Jul 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – Jul 26, 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!
  • Master Naturalist Certification
    Master Naturalist Certification
    Sun, Aug 10
    Elevation Science Institute
    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
    Sun, Aug 17
    Elevation Science Institute
    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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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