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Nature
Explorations
with Naturalist Diane
West-Bourke
Enriching nature experiences for
everyone: natural history classes & walks, interpretive training
programs, eco-travel adventures, custom nature excursions & more.
As our awareness, knowledge & understanding of Nature deepen, we
discover a more vibrant & satisfying sense of connection to the living
world & one another.
“In Nature, everything is
ultimately connected to everything else.
We are all truly One”
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Local Nature Classes and Hikes
Natural History of the SF Bay Area:
An ongoing series of delightful & informative nature
discovery hikes designed to enhance our understanding &
appreciation of regional natural history, diversity &
ecology. Fall, Winter, Spring sessions; 10-week series;
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 10:00—3:00. Drop-ins welcome.
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Nature Travel Adventures
Europe, Africa,
Australia, South America….Where on Earth would YOU like
to go?
Take
a walk on the wild
side!
Nature
Explorations
throughout California, further afield & abroad.
Eco-travel adventures for congenial groups of relaxed,
like-minded, fun-loving nature enthusiasts.
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CURRENT TRIPS:
"EXPLORING
EBBETT’S PASS"
Mon. July 13—Fri. July 17, 2009
Nature explorations in the high
Sierra along historic Hwy 4 offer stunning scenery,
glittering lakes, & alpine meadows aglow with
flowers.
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Photo:
R. Roberts |
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
- "ADVENTURES AFOOT IN ARIZONA" (Flagstaff &
Sedona), Sept. 14-19, 2009
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Docent Training Programs
Diane West-Bourke conducts comprehensive nature
docent training programs & enrichment classes for the
Filoli Center & the
Midpeninsula Open Space District
(MROSD).
Dedicated, knowledgeable docents are vital to nature
education & conservation because:
“In the end, we will save only what we love;
We will love only what we understand;
And we will understand only what we have been taught.”
Baba Dioum, Senegal
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Contract Classes
At
Nature Explorations, Diane will work with you to create custom classes
or trips to meet the specific needs of your group. Select your own
format & content:
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In-service classes,
training or enrichment
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Lecture, lab, or field
studies
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Nature travel adventures &
group retreats
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Consulting
Services
Nature
Explorations offers a wide range of biological &
educational consulting services:
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Biological surveys & assessments
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Educational & training program design
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Interpretive techniques & materials
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Volunteer management
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Landscaping with native plants
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And more…
Contact
Diane for more information.
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Enneagram Studies
Nature Explorations invites you to explore not only the
nature of the wild world, but also to explore the
intriguing nature of the world inside yourself.
The Enneagram is an elegant, dynamic psychological model of
personality that gives us powerful & effective tools for
self-discovery, personal growth & understanding others
on a profound level. Typing interviews & private
sessions available. Workshops forthcoming. Contact
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Related Links
Filoli Center
Midpeninsula Open Space District
(MROSD)
Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)
Environmental Volunteers (EVs)
Friends of Edgewood Park
Enneagram |