contact info: For more information or to register contact the Siskiyou Field Institute at (541) 597-8530 or visit www.thesfi.org

Description: Mary Paetzel was a self-taught botanist, lepidopterist, and solitary wasp expert – an extraordinary naturalist. She roamed the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon for more than 50 years. By visiting five locations special to Mary, each to be visited this growing season, participants will explore a cross section of the natural wonders held in the mountains surrounding the Rogue Valley. Lee Webb, Mary’s friend, will lead the course. Other botanist and insect “field” friends of Mary’s will participate. Except for the first two hours of Class 1,when Lee will show images of Mary and her artwork, classes will be in the field, exploring the site, discussing Mary's writings, and sharing favorite readings. Mary discovered a population of Mariposa Copper butterflies in an active timber sale at Mud Spring in the Flattop area, in 1986. The sale was modified to protect the butterfly population. She loved Chrome Ridge, and the old lookout at Freeland Mountain.