The Mount St. Helens Institute is proud to announce the 2010 Field Seminar and Guided Climb Series.  Join us as we explore and learn about Mount St. Helens and the Northwest's amazing volcanic landscapes. 

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2010 AT 9:00 AM PST. 

The Mount St. Helens Institute offers an exciting array of outdoor education courses to expand your knowledge of the Northwest volcanic landscapes. Our highly experienced instructors will lead you into the field to enrich your understanding of the natural world surrounding you and leave you with experiences you will never forget!

Guided Climbs

Guided Climbs- Climbs to the rim of Mount St. Helens with information about the mountain led by MSHI staff

July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6 & August 20

“Geology on High” Climbs- Climbs to the rim of Mount St. Helens led by professional geologists with geological interpretation along the route

June 19 with Larry Mastin

June 26 with Andy Barsotti (overnight)

July 9-10 with Tom Pierson (overnight)

August 21 with Andy Barsotti (overnight)

Field Seminars

Biology/ Ecology

May 1: “Big Trees at Siouxon Creek” with Paul Gerald

July 23-24: “Life on the Pumice Plain” with John Bishop (overnight)

July 31: “Mount St. Helens’ Elk” with Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife staff

August 21: “Photographing the Blast Zone” with Alan Bauer

October 23: “Foraging for Edible Mushrooms” with Reinhard Böhme and Kate Hobbie

Geology

July 7: “Geology in the Heart of the Blast Zone” with Pat Pringle

August 7:  “Geology of the Blast Zone” with Brittany Brand

September 11: “Geology of the Pumice Plain” with Brittany Brand (overnight)

Also see “Guided Climb section for “Geology on High” field seminars- guided climbs with a geologist.

Photography

August 21: “Photographing the Blast Zone” with Alan Bauer

History

June 26: “The Largest Landslide Ever Seen” with Christine Colasurdo

Astronomy

August 7:  “Stargazing Spectacular” with the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers

Recreation

November 20: “Outdoor Winter Skills” with Henry Panter

Family-Friendly

July 10:  “A Family-Friendly Exploration of Ape Cave” with Laura Kerr

July 31:  “A Family-Friendly Exploration of Mount St. Helens” with MSHNVM staff

December 11: “A Family-Friendly Snowshoe Adventure” with Laura Kerr