About our classes

Take a class with Cascadia Wild and explore the natural world!
Cascadia Wild offers a variety of nature education classes, study groups, stewardship activities, and informal lectures for people interested in increasing their knowledge of the natural world, developing their naturalist skills, and deepening their relationship with the world around us.
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Class topics include:
  • Wildlife Tracking
  • Botany
  • Wild Plant Foraging
  • Wildflower Hikes
  • Mycology
  • Mushroom Foraging
  • ​Bird Language​
  • Connecting to Place
  • Stone Age Crafts
  • Outdoor Survival Skills
  • Naturalist Training
  • ...and much more!
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A group discusses ermine tracks during a wildlife tracking class
Ours is a professional, yet relaxed environment that encourages people to learn through exploration and fun.
Our hands-on classes combine modern ecological knowledge with ancient ways of living with nature, blending the scientific and the intuitive, and reflecting of our belief that the natural world is not just something we observe - it is something we participate in. Our goal is to enable people to deepen their connection to the natural world, and through that, to their community and each other.
​We also offer custom courses and workshops by request. Please contact us for more information.
KIDS POLICY: Most of our classes, clubs, and events are family friendly. ​Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Current classes, 2021


​Botany
​Plant Identification
​March 17, March 31, or April 15 2021, 7pm-8:30 pm​

​Naturalist Training Program
​Naturalist Training Program, 8-course series
​April - November 2021

​Wildlife Tracking
​Stay tuned! Tracking classes are tentatively being planned for June of this year! 
Visit our tracking page to see some of our past classes.
New classes announced often. 
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previous CLASSES, 2019-20
Bird Language
  • ​Introduction to Bird Language: February 19 2020, 6pm-8pm
  • Bird Language Series: 8-course program; March - April 2020
Naturalist Training Program
  • Naturalist Training Program: 8-course series; ​March - November 2020
Outdoor Survival Skills
  • ​​Navigation: June 13 2020; 9am-6pm
​Tracking
  • Wildlife Tracking at Sauvie Island: October 12 2019, 8:30am-2pm
  • Trailing: November 2&3 2019, 9am-5pm
  • Pressure Releases: the Science and Interpretation of Soil Movement in Tracking: December 7&8 2019, 9am-4pm
  • Cybertracker Track and Sign Evaluation with David Moskowitz: February 15-16 2020
  • Advanced Sign Tracking: March 7 2020, 9am-4pm
  • Introduction to Wildlife Tracking at Hoyt Arboretum: March 21 2020, 9am-12pm
  • Wildlife Tracking at Fernhill Wetlands: April 5 2020, 1-3pm. FREE