Instructor: Rebecca Lexa

Biography: Rebecca Lexa MA, OMN is a certified Oregon Master Naturalist. She teaches classes on foraging and other natural history topics, and enjoys sharing her love of nature with others. More about her classes, writing, and other work may be found at http://www.rebeccalexa.com.

Classes by this instructor

Bird Watching For Beginners

Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, even in urban areas. But how can you tell which is which? Join certified Oregon Master Naturalist, Rebecca Lexa, to learn how to tell your thrushes from your warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you are a backyard bird watcher or a more adventurous bird watcher, this is a great course to get you started.
Monday, June 30, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Online

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners

Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest. Learn where to search for edible mushrooms and how to identify common wild mushrooms and poisonous species. Discover more facts about fungi in your backyard! Please note this class has some crossover material with the general foraging class.
Monday, March 24, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Online

PNW Geology

What are you standing on? The Pacific Northwest is full of geological history of all sorts, from volcanoes to floods to ancient islands from far off in the ocean. Learn about some of the forces that created our region's landforms, and resources to go exploring on your own!
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Online

The East Cascades Ecoregion

The dry side of Oregon offers incredible opportunities to learn about the animals, plants, and other beings that have adapted to living there. Join certified Oregon Master Naturalist, Rebecca Lexa, to learn how geology, hydrology, and climate come together to create a unique set of challenges and resources for living beings on the east side of the Cascade range.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Online