Join the Siskiyou Field Institute for a weekend of courses in Blooms and Birds! On May 20th join Tom Kaye, PhD in "Serpentine Plant Ecology", on a one day foray to learn about the wildflowers, shrubs and trees of the botanically rich serpentine soils of the Siskiyou region. Visit uplands, riparian areas, bogs and areas affected by the Biscuit Fire. Or on May 20th join Dennis P. Vroman and Romain Cooper in Birding  Deer Creek Ranch", now the new home of the Siskiyou Field Institute. On the evening of May 20th join wildlife biologist Lee Webb in a search for that elusive bird. Venture out after dark in the search and learn of the different vocalizations beforehand. On May 20th and 21st join Thomas Atzet, PhD and John Roth, MS, in "Ecological History of the Klamath Province". This region known for its complex and diverse ecosystems is unique. Unravel the mysteries and the history of the ecological complexities and interaction of plant species with soils , geology and climate. On May 21st join Janet Yoder in "Wild and Edible Plants and Plant Uses of the Siskiyous". Learn to identify wild edibles and the poison varieties. Hike in the fields and forests. You will also learn which can be used for cordage, smudges, fire implements and baskets. On May 21st you might want to join Wayne Rolle in "Wildflowers and Plants of the Illinois River Canyon". Spend the day exploring the native plants of the spectacular Illinois River Canyon. Take short hikes into little-visited regions of this area. Learn to indentify local trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, sedges,lichens and mosses. Visit areas burned by the Biscuit Fire! For further info go to www.thesfi.org or call 541-592-3777