MALHEUR FIELD STATION
34848 SODHOUSE LANE, PRINCETON, OREGON 97721
Call Us at 541-493-2629
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MALHEUR FIELD STATION34848 SODHOUSE LANE, PRINCETON, OREGON 97721 Call Us at 541-493-2629 |
The Malheur Field Station is a nonprofit education and research center dedicated to lifelong learning in and about the northern Great Basin region.
The programs offered by Elderhostel, Inc. have a new name: Road Scholar! Elderhostel programs have been offered at the Malheur Field Station for over twenty years. We specialize in intense customized field-oriented courses with an educational emphasis. These programs are offered to participants 55+ years of age.
Spring Session: June 3-9, 2012
September Session: September 5-11, 2012
These are field-oriented courses combining evening presentations on bird anatomy, ecology, conservation and behavior with lots of interpretation, field identification and discussions in the field. Participants should be in good physical condition. Birders of all experience levels are welcome.
Early Summer Session: June 20-26, 2012
Explore this unique part of the northern Great Basin in remote SE Oregon, while studying it's bounty of wildflowers and associated butterflies. Experience life zones from desert basin to alpine tundra. Along the way, discover the regional riches of birdlife, geology and cultural history as they are woven into the program. Learn to understand climate, plant forms, and animal communities as they adapt to the 5000 ft. of altitudinal change found within 50 miles of our base. In this beautiful landscape, also enjoy the fertile marshlands of the Malheur refuge, and meet other fascinating inhabitants of this vast high desert. Evening discussions and identification reviews in classroom or museum setting.
Fall Session: September 11-17, 2012
Take a unique view of beautiful, remote Harney County in Oregon's Great Basin Country by exploring dramatic landscapes with an expert field geologist. From the perspective of twenty-two million years of geological time, let the landforms start speaking to you. Learn how to interpret rim rock, fault zones, ancient shorelines, and see some of the country's most spectacular inverted topography. From bubbling hot springs and sinter mounds to primeval-looking lava flows, magnificent glacial valleys and deep canyons, these remote lands capture the imagination. In the evenings we review field observations in a classroom/lab setting, and discuss exciting new technological developments.
All workshops are designed to be a top-notch educational experience: intense, fun, and informal. They are built around an evening session and two full days in the field (instructor contact averages 25 hours). All Instructors have been living or studying in this location for decades. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 participants unless otherwise noted. Open to all experience levels.