Field Class: Little Things That Run the World

Presenter Thor Hanson has spent his life studying, researching, writing, and advocating for the natural world. He is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal. His accomplishments and accolades are many, his skills and talents widely revered, his heart and humor unmatched.

Join us for a ramble with Thor at the Ellis Preserve, where we will look, listen, and follow where his observations and ruminations lead.  

• Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
• Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
• Location: 842 Hoffman Cove Rd., Shaw Island
• Bring: Water, footwear, and weather-appropriate clothing for a short walk.
• Questions? Email Ruthie Dougherty, SJPT Preserve Curator/Interpretive Specialist

Please note:

This event is limited to the first 12 people who sign up. (You can join the waiting list when you sign up if capacity has been reached. If there are cancellations, we will contact the next in line as soon as possible.)

All participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register, including yourself, has filled out our online waiver in English or en Español (required as part of the registration process).

Todos los participantes deben firmar una exención de responsabilidad del SJPT. Asegúrese de que todas las personas que registre, incluido usted mismo, hayan completado nuestra exención en línea en inglés o en español (requerido como parte del proceso de registro).