Check these classes out!
Self-guided courses available. Click here for more details.
Peter highly recommends these self-guided courses for September:
- Swifts and Other Birds: In September, hundreds of Swifts can be seen descending into an area chimney.
- Bonneville Dam & Eagle Creek: In September, salmon can be seen spawning at Eagle Creek and migrating at the Bonneville Dam viewing windows and at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery crowder pool.
Driving Tours available. Click here for more details.
Guided Independent Study courses. Click here for more details.
Contact Peter
For any self-guided course, field class, or for specific details, please contact Peter at walkportland@msn.com.
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
Mon., Aug. 10, Mt. Hood's Alpine Areas
Fri., Aug. 14, Natural & Historic Sites in E. Multnomah County
Sat.-Sun., Aug. 15-16, Historic Champoeg & N. Willamette Valley
Sat., Oct. 3, Smith Rock State Park