Over 50

ADULT 50 + CERAMICS. Learn & practice ceramics! Basic hand building & pinch pottery. Mon.s & Wed.s, 6:30-8 p.m., starting June 4, Ryan Center. $60 fee, includes materials. Register at Adorni Center. Call 441-4248 for more info. (O-0524)

ART, SCIENCE & BIODIVERSITY. Explore the relationship between art and science with a focus on biodiversity and our human relationship with nature with photographer and author Susan Middleton, who will present a portrait of life through images created from 1985 to the present. Fri., June 15, 1-4:30 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

BIRD BEHAVIOR. Have you ever watched a bird and wondered what it was doing? Learn about interesting things birds do and why, with Louise Bacon-Ogden. Thurs., June 14, 6-8 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

BLACK BEAR & COUGAR COUNTRY. Enjoy a day in the field learning about black bears and mountain lions with Terry Hofstra and Kristin Schmidt of Redwood National Park. Wed., June 20, 6-8 p.m. & Sat., June 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0607)

CORPORATE PERSONHOOD. Join Dr. Gayle Olson-Raymer for a discussion of the history and development of Corporate Personhood in the U.S. Learn of the benefits and burdens to U.S. government, culture and communities. Wed., June 13, 9 a.m.-Noon. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0607)

HISTORY TOUR OF THE REDWOOD PARKS COAST. Join Ranger Jim Wheeler for a presentation and field trip touring the history of three places along the coastal Redwood National and State Parks: Gyon Bluff, Gold Bluffs and False Klamath Cove. Thurs., June 14, 1-3 p.m. and Sat., June 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

SOUL COLLAGE©, THE FOOL. Make a collage from cut-out images out of magazines and other sources and access the many different parts of yourself in the process. First workshop in the series “The Fool, the Challenger and the Friend” focuses on the trickster, or “fool” archetype/sub-personality/significant person. With Janet Patterson. Tues., June 12, 3:30-5 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0607)

CREATIVE IMAGERY. An introduction to creative visualization and conscious power of imagery to create what you want in all areas of life. With Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D. Wed., June 6, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

FALK, FROM COMPANY TOWN TO FOREST GROUND. Take an easy ranger-led walk along the paved Headwaters trail, where you will explore the past location of the historic mill town of Falk. With Julie Clark. Mon., June 11, 10 a.m.-Noon. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

MADE FOR THE TRADE. The Trinidad Museum “Made for the Trade” exhibition and presentation explores local Native American baskets and the changes that occurred through making them for sale and trade outside of the Indian community. With Ron Johnson. Sun., June 10, 2-4 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

RAMBLING AMONG THE REDWOODS. An all-day van trip and light hiking excursion to some of the most scenic and historic sports in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Redwood National Park with Jerry and Gisela Rohde. Thurs., June 6, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., June 8, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0531)

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE. Create a wildlife sanctuary in your yard, even if you have a brown thumb. With Louise Bacon Ogden. Thurs., June 7, 6-8 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0524)

PACIFIC COAST NATURE WRITING EXCURSION. Enjoy and explore the Pacific Ocean at Trinidad and then write about your experience, and create book art to display your writing. With Emily Gibson. Thurs., June 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and Fri., June 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0524)

PATAGONIA & EASTER ISLAND. A Tour Without the Airfare. Explore these unique places with retired HSU professors Rollie Lamberson and Rick Vrem, who have traveled extensively in the regions. Thurs., June 7, 4-6 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0524)

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI). Offers dynamic classes for people age 50 and over. Call 826-5880 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli to register for classes. (O-1227)