Course

California is a natural history phenomenon, with a complex geology, a diversity of ecosystems, and a rich flora and fauna. In this seminar, you will be introduced to the natural history of Berkeley through a study of the common plants and animals at the wildland-urban interface. We will give special attention to the role of fire in East Bay ecosystems. 

Faculty Bio

Alan Shabel received his B.A. in Biology at Dartmouth College and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, where he currently teaches.

This is a Livestreamed-Only Course

• Classes will stream live on the scheduled day and time
• They will not be recorded
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Monday, Sept. 21, and ends on Monday, Oct. 12
• Classes meet for 4 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
• All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through Dec. 31