Sports & Travel

Upcoming Courses

Courses

We will explore the history of Chinese Tea including The Tea Horse Road, which is called The Forgotten Road. Learn about the plant itself, where it grows, and how it is harvested. We will also examine the differences between the major groups of Chinese teas. The last 2 sessions (divided into 12 students each week) will be a tea tasting at the instructor's home where tea storage and brewing will be explained.


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Margaritaville, Hemingway, pirates, ghosts, Bone Island, Harry Truman, Conch Republic, hurricanes, festivals, Sloppy Joe's Bar, Key Lime Pie, marijuana, watersports, sunset celebrations, Duval Crawl, Flagler's Folly, Mile Post Zero, Southernmost Point, a State of mind. . . . Let's talk about it all!


Monday, Nov. 4, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
Join the University of Richmond family for a great Saturday in the Robins Stadium as our football team takes on Towson. Our Osher tailgate will start at 12:00 pm in the R45 parking lot, and the game starts at 2:00 pm.


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Come learn about the history of Polynesian settlement, where the moai (heads) on Rapa Nui came from, what became of the Bounty mutineers, the crisis of ocean plastics, and what has decimated the birds of the Pacific Islands. Decide for yourself the fate of Michael Rockefeller. These and many other fascinating facts, and beautiful scenes of the Pacific Islands, will be shared as we sail across many thousands of miles of the South Pacific.


Tues, Dec 17, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
The class is designed to capture the best of Route 66 and how to photograph, plan, and enjoy the 'Mother' of all road trips. A trip of this magnitude requires attention to details and a plan which will result in memories of a lifetime.


Tuesdays, Nov 19 and 26, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )
Join us on our photo trip of Borneo where we'll see orangutans, proboscis monkeys, sun bears, and much more.


Thursday, Dec 5, WSTN - Brown Alley Room
Join a Maymont staff member as we explore animals of the James River and other ecological diversity of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Participants will enjoy up-close views of wildlife while learning about their natural history, habitat, and behavior, including an otter presentation and turtle feeding. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot.


Thursday, Dec 12, Maymont Gardens
It's the holiday season, and who doesn't need some new wines and cheeses to add to their holiday table or take to their next holiday event? Join Maggie of Truckle Cheesemongers for six new and interesting pairings and a diverse selection of wines and cheeses. Class may run over/under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated slot.


Friday, Dec 6, The Kitchen Classroom (2 seats (6%) remaining)