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11 Saturday field trips (December - no talk or trip)
10 expert talks on Monday evenings, plus orientation and closing party


When: Program begins on May 5, 2008 at the Montclair Presbyterian Church in the Montclair area of Oakland (Near Highway 13/24 interchange- see directions below)

First outing will be Saturday, May 10, 2008, Programs will generally begin with a 9:00 am gathering at a specific spot. In some cases, we will carpool. A bus will take us to farther destinations. Most programs will end by 3:30-4:00pm back at the meeting spot.

Where: The 10 Saturday field trips will take place in either Alameda or Contra Costa Counties. See Schedule  All talks will take place at the Montclair Presbyterian Church. If you wish to be notified of talk topic two weeks ahead, please email Cindy Spring to be put on email notification list   spring5@mindspring.com 

Format for field trips: After we arrive at the day's location, we will spend time getting personally acquainted with the site. Participants are encouraged to walk around, draw, photograph, journal, meditate, and experience the place with all senses. Our naturalist guide will then lead our group in the day's activities. We will break for lunch about noon. Participants will bring their own lunch. The afternoon will include a hike.

Format for Monday evenings: Program participants are asked to arrive at Montclair Presbyterian Church by 7:00 pm to receive  handouts regarding the next Saturday outing to add to a 3-ring notebook that each participant will keep. Logistical and carpooling info will be shared. Talk will begin at 7:30 pm and is  open to the public.

Fee: A fee of $375 covers the entire program, which includes 11 outings, 10 talks, orientation, party, and all site fees. This fee also includes a binder for all materials. The fee can be paid in 3 installments: Deposit $125 due upon acceptance as a participant; $125 in May; $125 due in June. (In special cases we may be able to arrange an alternative payment schedule).
 

Directions to Montclair Presbyterian Church: Take Highway 24 (Oakland/Walnut Creek) to Highway 13 SOUTH exit (Ashby in Berkeley becomes Highway 13). Go one mile to Moraga/Thornhill exit. Bear left at exit toward Thornhill. Turn left on Thornhill, go 1/4 mile to 5701 Thornhill. On left just before gas station/7-11. Parking available in small lot west of church or on street.

 

 

 

 

 


 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

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3758 Grand Ave. #38
Oakland, CA  94610
Cindy Spring 510-655-6658
spring5@mindspring.com