Siskiyou Field Institute

Siskiyou Field Institute We are proud to offer high quality programming for all ages. SFI provides a wide variety of courses on topics from climate science to mushrooms.
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The mission of the Siskiyou Field Institute is to increase the understanding of, and connection to the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion through education, scientific research, and public engagement. Welcome to the Siskiyou Field Institute, SFI, where people come to learn about and explore the amazing Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion, a land of steep mountains, wild rivers and unusual diversity of species and

habitats. SFI is a conduit for scientists and naturalists to share their passion and knowledge with the public each year through Adult Education field courses and SFI Youth Education Programs. Appealing to kids in our community, curious teens, developing professionals or lifelong learners, there’s something for everyone at the Siskiyou Field Institute. Siskiyou Field Institute also facilitates researchers and other academic groups during the field season. Our location allows all students and scholars immediate access to the world-famous serpentinite and old-growth forests of the Klamath-Siskiyous.

Check out these great shots from the Magnificent Moths class with instructor Dana Ross! The two night course had some am...
06/01/2026

Check out these great shots from the Magnificent Moths class with instructor Dana Ross! The two night course had some amazing finds and got a whole lot of time in the field exploring Lepidoptera and the wonders of the Klamath Siskiyou. Thank you, Dana!

Interested in instructing an ALP course for the Fall/Winter season? Reach out to [email protected]

Come on down to Deer Creek at SFI Tuesday June 9th from 9 AM - 12 PM for our next stewardship work party! We're reviving...
05/30/2026

Come on down to Deer Creek at SFI Tuesday June 9th from 9 AM - 12 PM for our next stewardship work party! We're reviving the old trail that goes upstream from our "swimming hole", allowing for a short, accessible loop trail that brings you back up to the lodge. Bring your shovels, loppers, gloves and trail vision!
Sign up here: https://siskiyoufieldinstitute.my.site.com/sfi/s/work-party-registration

05/28/2026

There’s nothing better than a good campfire song! A little sneak peak into the wondrous world of our evening programs lead by our enthusiastic instructors followed by a classic s’more dessert. Thank you, Harbor Lights for venturing from the coast to our hot and sunny Klamath-Siskiyou, always a pleasure!

Calling instructors, teachers, knowledge-bearers and experts in your field! We are accepting proposals for the Fall/Wint...
05/27/2026

Calling instructors, teachers, knowledge-bearers and experts in your field! We are accepting proposals for the Fall/Winter seasons of our Adventure Field Courses — please reach out to [email protected] if you or someone you know might be a good fit to teach an SFI field course!

Spots are filling up for our Outdoor Leadership Institute (OLI)! From June 22nd - 26th, our OLI participants along with ...
05/20/2026

Spots are filling up for our Outdoor Leadership Institute (OLI)! From June 22nd - 26th, our OLI participants along with two instructors will be hiking a section of the PCT, jumping from one beautiful alpine lake to the next while learning valuable leadership and wilderness skills.

Who: 14 - 18 year olds
When: June 22nd - 26th, 2026
Where: PCT section in the Trinity/Klamath Mountains

Join this amazing, summer adventure by emailing [email protected] or learn more at thesfi.org

Thank you, Ruch Outdoor School for coming out for a hybrid ODS program! We had a great time enhancing an already lovely ...
05/18/2026

Thank you, Ruch Outdoor School for coming out for a hybrid ODS program! We had a great time enhancing an already lovely field trip with classes on Serpentine Geobotany and Crepuscular crew. Always a lovely time with our Applegate community!

Photos by Aliyah Zweig

From May 18th to June 8th, Ashland Food Co-Op members will be voting in the AFC election which includes nonprofits for t...
05/14/2026

From May 18th to June 8th, Ashland Food Co-Op members will be voting in the AFC election which includes nonprofits for the 2027 Change for Good program. SFI is a candidate for the Change for Good program and we would appreciate your vote! Members, the ballot will be posted on AFC website!

Thank you, AFC community!

The Ashland Food Co-op elections will be happening May 18th to June 8th! If you’re an AFC member, please consider voting...
05/14/2026

The Ashland Food Co-op elections will be happening May 18th to June 8th! If you’re an AFC member, please consider voting for SFI to be chosen as one of the Change for Good non-profits for 2027!

Thank you to Culver Middle School for making the long haul out to us for Outdoor School! It was so great to watch the st...
05/12/2026

Thank you to Culver Middle School for making the long haul out to us for Outdoor School! It was so great to watch the students explore Deer Creek, finding Mayfly nymphs and Water-Penny Larvae. Students engaged with fire ecology, owl pellet dissections and of course, the ropes course! Thanks again, Culver!



Photos by Aliyah Zweig

Flashback Friday to the SFI campus in the 1960s! Thanks to Kathy Krause for these great photos! Check out what Takelma D...
05/08/2026

Flashback Friday to the SFI campus in the 1960s! Thanks to Kathy Krause for these great photos! Check out what Takelma Dam used to look like and Mount Baldy WAY before the Biscuit fire…and the sheep!

Address

1241 Illinois River Road, #207
Selma, OR
97538

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15415978530

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