contact info:
For more information or to register contact the Siskiyou Field Institute at (541) 597-8530 or visit www.thesfi.org

Description:

Mary Paetzel was a self-taught botanist, lepidopterist, and solitary
wasp expert – an extraordinary naturalist. She roamed the Siskiyou
Mountains of southwest Oregon for more than 50 years. By visiting
five locations special to Mary, each to be visited this growing
season, participants will explore a cross section of the natural
wonders held in the mountains surrounding the Rogue Valley.
Lee Webb, Mary’s friend, will lead the course. Other botanist and
insect “field” friends of Mary’s will participate. Except for the first
two hours of Class 1,when Lee will show images of Mary and her
artwork, classes will be in the field, exploring the site, discussing
Mary's writings, and sharing favorite readings.

Mary discovered a population of Mariposa
Copper butterflies in an active timber sale
at Mud Spring in the Flattop area, in 1986.
The sale was modified to protect the butterfly
population. She loved Chrome Ridge, and
the old lookout at Freeland Mountain.