Birding for Beginners
Ever wanted to know more about the birds in your backyard? Get started with this introductory birding class for adults and families.  Learn tips and tricks to identifying birds and much more.

Place: TBD
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm   
Fee: $10.00

Backpacking Basics
This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of backpacking:  what kind of gear to bring, how to pack a backpack, planning meals, what to wear, Leave No Trace principles, and backcountry safety.

Place:  Coe Primary Building              
Date:  Saturday, May 24         
Time: 1:00 pm
Fee: $10.00

Down the River: An Adventurous Introduction to River Ecology of the Upper Klickitat River
Join CGEI and Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys for a full day of class III-IV white-water rafting down the Upper Klickitat River while learning hands-on about river ecology.  For more info on whitewater rafting, visit www.zooraft.com. Must be in good physical shape and age 18 or older.

Place: Meet in BZ Corner, WA
Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Fee: $95.00/person

The Gorge Rocks Tour
Join the naturalists at Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute for a geology tour of the Columbia River Gorge.  We'll explore our beautiful home and learn some stories from the land.  Family friendly.

Place:  TBA                
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: TBA
Fee:  $25.00

Muir Trek
In the spirit of John Muir, we will spend most of the day exploring a delightful natural area without the benefit of trails, maps, cameras, books, any extraneous items except extra clothes and water.

Place:  Lyle, Washington
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: $15.00

Discovery Day Camp: Exploring Nature
Calling 3^rd and 4^th grade explorers! Hike around the Discovery Center’s lands, explore pond ecosystems, learn about the geology of the area, and create art from nature! 

Place: Gorge Discovery Center
Date: July 14 – July 17
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee: $95/student

Wilderness Ecology Backpacking Adventure
Get ready to learn about backcountry cooking, teamwork, Leave No Trace principles and map and compass skills as we go hiking, and explore in the pristine Pacific Northwest wilderness.  We will also conduct ecological stewardship and research activities.  Ages 15-18.

Place: TBA                           
Date: August 11-14
Fee: $325.00