Biodiversity in Evergreen's Backyard: Pre-Orientation Course

Quarters
Fall Signature
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Freshman
Paul Przybylowicz
Erik Thuesen

Located at the southern tip of Puget Sound with over ½ mile of beachfront and about 1,000 acres of forest, Evergreen is located at the intersection of the marine and terrestrial worlds. Join us for explorations of the local flora and fauna as we visit some of the local gems; old-growth forests, marine reserves, and local watersheds. We will observe nature at multiple levels, from landscape to microscopic. There will be an all-day field trip using sea kayaks in southern Puget Sound to examine diversity in situ, and microscopy labs that we will use to examine the morphological diversity of local organisms. 

Students can choose a track here: https://go.evergreen.edu/register/?id=f28af760-978f-4844-b0cd-c3ed4b55aab1

Registration

Signature Required

Students must apply for this course here:https://www.evergreen.edu/orientation/preorientation

Course Reference Numbers

Fr (2): 10136

Academic Details

2
40
Freshman

$100 fee covers program expenses, including food, field trips, and supplies.

Schedule

Fall
2026
Signature
In Person (F)

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Day and Weekend
Schedule Details
Olympia