NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Although its two-day Wilderness First Aid course at Ecocamp Berryessa in Napa County is sold out, there are still a lot of opportunities for members of the public to get outdoors and learn about nature through Tuleyome’s upcoming events.

Sign-ups for Tuleyome’s first session of Certified California Naturalist classes will start on May 1. The course, which will make its debut in February 2018, will teach members of the public to become certified naturalists in the region. The registration portal has been opened early because of the interest and demand for the classes.

May 6 and 7 are the dates for the “Stars and S’mores” stargazing and camping event with Dr. Dan Phillips at EcoCamp Berryessa. Guests can bring their own tents or sleep in canvas houses at the camp. The cost for this event is $10 per person.

May 20 and 21 are the dates for the “Snow Mountain Camping Trip” event. Past trips have lead hikers to the summit of Snow Mountain, but time Tuleyome is offering the opportunity to explore the area north of Snow Mountain, an excursion that includes winding one’s way through pine forests, crossing mountain streams and witnessing beautiful meadows.

May 25 marks the date of the “Nature and You” lecture series presentation on “Prairies” with Dr. Glen Holstein who is currently the Chapter Botanist for the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

June 22 will be a lecture by representatives from the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. This zoo differs from traditional zoos and is more like a sanctuary in the way the animals are acquired and the care they receive. Live animals will be presented at this lecture, so Tuleyome asks that participants not wear anything with fur or feathers on it.

July 27 will be a lecture by the Yolo Wool Mill, “Local Yarns.” The Yolo Wool Mill is an outgrowth of the Wool Scouring Co-op and The New Franklin Society, and operates scouring, carding and spinning equipment on a small scale in Yolo County.

Tuleyome is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization based in Woodland. For more information about these upcoming events and more, see their Web site at: http://tuleyome.org/events/ .