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Calendar of Events

Dig into Nature with us! Register below to attend virtual, on-campus and on-preserve events. Watch recordings under "Past Events." For questions, contact Kerry Wininger. Let’s learn new skills and deepen our understanding of the earth together!

  • Building Resilience - Discussions to foster climate resilience collaboration
  • Live from the Field - Conversations with field researchers worldwide
  • Naturalist Ed Series (At Osborn Preserve) - Hikes with local experts & a learning community of naturalist educators
  • And much more!
31 Jan | Saturday
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Naturalist Ed Series: Become an Osborn Naturalist 2025-2026

Admission Fees: $40 materials fee (waived for credentialed teachers)

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

1 Feb | Sunday
Picture of a Mountain Lion track
Naturalist Ed Series: Scat, Tracks & More!

Register for this event

Sun, Feb 1, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Journaling sketch by Sarah Reid
Naturalist Ed Series: Plants on Sonoma Mountain in the Winter

Register Here

Admission Fees: none

Sun, Feb 1, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

2 Feb | Monday
a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions

If you are a SSU student interested in joining Student Naturalist training this semester, join any of info sessions at the beginning

Mon, Feb 2, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Darwin 101

3 Feb | Tuesday
a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions

If you are a SSU student interested in joining Student Naturalist training this semester, join any of info sessions at the beginning

Tue, Feb 3, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Darwin 101

4 Feb | Wednesday
chemical reaction image
Live from the Field: Chemistry in Ecology

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Admission fees: none

Wed, Feb 4, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online

a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions

If you are a SSU student interested in joining Student Naturalist training this semester, join any of info sessions at the beginning

Wed, Feb 4, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Darwin 101

5 Feb | Thursday
a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions

If you are a SSU student interested in joining Student Naturalist training this semester, join any of info sessions at the beginning

Thu, Feb 5, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Darwin 101

10 Feb | Tuesday
a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions

If you are a SSU student interested in joining Student Naturalist training this semester, join any of info sessions at the beginning

Tue, Feb 10, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Darwin 101