Course Catalog
Bears and the Yellowstone Experience
We are going on a 5-day bear hunt! 6/22-6/26 We will spend 4 nights in Yellowstone Park. The trip will include informal lectures in the field, wildlife viewing and some light hiking. The price will include the cost of housing and other class experiences. Costs are anticipated to be in a range of $375- $400 per person, depending on actual room occupancy, and will be discussed during meetings.Preparatory meetings prior to travel will be held at ISU: Class Scope Outline 01/27/26 1-3 PM, Class Fees Collection 03/03/26 1-3 PM, Room Assignments, Meal Planning and Gear Check 04/28/26 1-3 PM. Priority will be given to those who have not attended before. Priority will be given to those who have not attended before. THIS IS A LIMITED CLASS - 10 Class fee: TBA Location: Roosevelt Lodge, Yellowstone National Park
FFL Summer Picnic
STAY IN THE KNOW! At the Summer Picnic, we enjoy a fully catered meal, vote for FFL officers, and announce the upcoming FFL activities. This picnic is an annual tradition for all FFL members. The cost is $10 per person. It is non-refundable and paid at registration. NEW LOCATION: Freeman Park, Shelter Bring your lawn chair. The cost is $10 per person, non-refundable, to be paid at registration. Bring your favorite lawn chair
Hydropower Plant Tour
During this class students will tour the Idaho Falls hydropower plant. Maximum: 30
FFL Volunteer Opportunities
Friends For Learning operates totally by volunteers. As this organization has grown, the need for volunteers has increased. We need volunteers in the following areas: Curriculum, Cultural Cuisine, Hiking, Walking & Exploring, and helping Leadership. By signing up on the registration form, you will be sent an e-mail with the volunteer form to fill out as to the areas in which you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your interest and support.
HWE - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing (group list)
EMAIL LIST - This class is for those interested in cross-country skiing and/or snowshoeing. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier, this class gives you an opportunity to get together with others who are interested in SC skiing and snowshoeing. We will go on adventures locally and in the surrounding areas.
HWE - Day Adventures (group list)
This Hiking, Walking, Exploring (HWE) "class" consists of various outdoor "shared adventures" (about two per month) from April or May through September or October (weather dependent). Activities may include hiking, biking, float trips, horseback riding, caving/climbing (non-technical), zip lining, bird watching, etc. This is a participatory class, guided by class (your) input and available facilitators/coordinators, so we are open to try most anything. Activities can range from easy to strenuous and might last two hours or all day depending on the activity and/or selected location. Locations generally must be within 150 miles or 2.5 hours (driving time) of Idaho Falls. Class enrollees will also be placed on the email distribution list for HWE's week-long trip announcements - generally, 3 or 4 trips per year (January - December)."Shared adventures" refers to outdoor recreational experiences undertaken by two or more individuals who are working cooperatively toward a common goal, sharing in decision-making, other responsibilities, and costs as equitably as possible. While there is a designated Facilitator (i.e., coordinator or point of contact) for each activity, there is no "leader" in the sense of a single person who makes all the decisions and who owns all of the responsibility. Shared adventures are an excellent opportunity to get outdoors, embrace personal challenge, develop resilience and learn adaptability in a supportive group environment.
Walking (group list)
Join us for walks Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays around our beautiful city! During fall/winter months we meet at 3:00 pm and spring/summer we walk at 9:00 am. We walk anywhere from one mile to 3+ miles. We have all different levels of walkers so it is a "walk at your own pace" activity. Location: River Walk, Freeman Park, Snake River Landing, etc.
100% Chance of Weather
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6 Great Religions: Confucianism--Daoismnfucianism-Daoism
As China becomes more influential on the world stage, it can be valuable to better understand the religious traditions that have influenced their civilization for millennia. Both Confucianism and Daoism have deep roots in Chinese history and are still actively practiced in modern China. Together we will explore both traditions and how they influence contemporary society and politics.