Exploring Our Sense of Place
A JOURNEY DOWN
THE SAN DIEGUITO RIVER:
Exploring Our Sense of Place
A Seminar Series in the Field
“You can’t know who you are until you know where you are.” - Wendell Berry
WHAT: An 8 session seminar series which includes a reception and 7 hikes with lectures by experts, and special “reflective time” sessions (please see the schedule below)
WHO: Those who want to learn more about the River Park, strengthen their connection to nature, are able to hike at a relaxed pace for 3-4 miles, and are willing to make a commitment to attend at least 6 of the 8 sessions
WHY: Would you like to…
Experience the San Dieguito River Valley in all seasons?
Follow its path from mountain to sea?
Encounter its plant, animal and human inhabitants?
Hear stories of the valley’s origins and first peoples?
Connect to the River Valley with your heart as well as your mind
WHEN: The program will begin with a reception in September, 2011. The tentative schedule is as follows:
September 27, 2011, 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday): Introductory Reception at the Powerhouse in Del Mar
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: “River Park Overview” at Dudley’s Bakery and on Volcan Mtn
Saturday, November 5, 2011, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Mammals & Tracking” at Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Native Americans” at the San Diego Archeological Center and on the Clevenger Canyon North Trail
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Birds” at the Ed Brown Senior Center and at Bernardo Bay (Lake Hodges)
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Geology and Chaparral” at the San Diego Archeological Center and at Lake Sutherland
Saturday, April 7, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Botany” at the Ed Brown Senior Center and at the Piedras Pintadas Trail at Lake Hodges
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: “Behind the Scenes” and Graduation at the Del Mar Lagoon
TUITION: $250, which includes the two texts, course materials, and lectures by local experts on the topics. Participants must provide their own brown bag lunches and hiking supplies.
ENROLLMENT: Enrollment is limited to 25 participants, in order to maximize the experience for participants. As stated above, all interested persons must have the ability to hike at least 3-4 miles at each session, should be able to commit to at least 6 of the 8 sessions, and must be SDRVC members. If you are interested, please email the Program Administrators Jim and Cheryl Coffee at cj@jamescoffee.com. You may also call her at 877-247-9779 if you have questions.
APPLICATION: To begin the registration process, download the Application here.
DEADLINE: August 2, 2011
Get your application in quickly, as space is limited!
Photographs provided by James Coffee Studios
Photographs provided by James Coffee Studios
