Looking for More Classes?
Try Peter's co-teacher Jake Gordon. He offers a few of Peter's former Salem classes and will have some new classes in the fall. Check out Oregon Field Classfor more information.
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2025 classes thru August now posted. Click here for more details.
Driving Tours available. Click here for more details.
Self-guided courses available. Click here for more details.
Guided Independent Study courses. Click here for more details.
Celebrating Over 30 Years of Teaching Classes
About Peter
Peter Chausse is a part time instructor with The Heritage Institute/Antioch University, where he conducts over 50 different courses for School teachers throughout the year that focus on local art, architecture, Natural science and history. A former elementary and middle school teacher, Peter has a degree in Forestry, and worked for the U.S. Forest Service before entering the teaching profession.
Testimonials:
"Peter Chausse’s classes have made my understanding of Portland and Oregon history, as well as nature, much deeper and something I roll into my lessons effortlessly. I am very appreciative of his 30+ years of experience at our disposal. I intend to take more of his classes for fun because I learn so much!"
"Peter Chausse's classes are interesting and educational. He made it fun to learn".
"Peter Chausse is amazing! My students and I benefit from his knowledge and insights!"
Peter Chausse, Instructor of Continuing Education Courses
Upcoming Classes with Peter Chausse
Fri. July, 11, Exploring Skamania County
Sat., July 12, Oregon Zoo & World Forestry Center, Too
Sun., July 13, Portland's Bridges via Bicycle
Tues., July 15, Beaverton’s Natural Areas
Weds., July 16, Hidden Columbia Gorge
Thurs., July 17, Historic Vancouver
Sat., July 19, Orange Line MAX
Mon., July 21, West Linn & Lake Oswego
Weds., July 23, Central Gorge & Hood River
Fri., July 25, Exploring Cedar Mill Taught by Melissa Juska
Sat., July 26, Exploring Tigard & Tualatin