NATURE AND
SELF-HEALING
Santa Barbara Happy Tues and Thurs Hikers - is now Nature and Self-Healing.
The MeetUps will return July 15 and 17, 2025 for six weeks. The hikes will continue as part of a free weekly class with SBCC School of Extended Learning . We hike different trails each week. It's free and you can still join at:
Spring 2026
Registration Is Now Open
Dec 12, 2025
These hikes are part of classes I offer through the Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning. These FREE classes will be offered again, Nature and Self-Healing; Intermediate begins on Tues, Jan 27, 2026 and Nature and Self-healing; Beginning starts on Jan 29, 2026.
Nature and Self-Healing with Rodger
These free classes are titled Nature and Self-Healing Beginning or Intermediate. We hike a different trail each week Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am - 11:40am. We hike for an hour then sit for 15 min discussion of self-healing topics like, journaling, forgiveness, gratitude or love then sit silently for 10 min then begin our return hike with 10 min of mindful hiking. We also meet new friends, have fun and laugh a lot. The Beginning class offers easier trails vs the Intermediate which are more difficult. The hike schedule will be emailed to those who are registered the weekend before the class begins. The Schedule is subject to change due to trail and road closures. Students should be able to hike 2 - 3 miles at a steady pace for the Beginning class and 2-3 miles at a steady pace uphill for the Intermediate class.
Spring 2026
Nature Self-Healing; Intermediate FOA
SLFO NC097, CRN 51240, 8 Tues, Jn 27 - Mar 17, 9am - 11:40pm
The schedule and syllabus will be emailed to you after you register and before the first class.
Nature Self-Healing; Intermediate FOA
SLFO NC097, CRN 51243, 8 Tues, Mar 24 - MY 19, 9am - 11:40am
The schedule and syllabus will be emailed to you after you register and before the first class.
Nature Self-Healing; Beginning FOA
SLFO NC003, CRN 51244, 8 Thurs, Jan 29 - Mar 19, 9am - 11:40pm
The schedule and syllabus will be emailed to you after you register and before the first class.
Nature Self-Healing; Beginning FOA
SLFO NC003, CRN 51245, 8 Thurs, Oct Mar 26 - May 21, 9am - 11:40pm
The schedule and syllabus will be emailed to you after you register and before the first class.
REGISTRATION INFO Insider tip: If you would rather someone do it for you, go to the office in person or skip to step 4.
You have several ways to enroll in a class:
1. In person the office is now open for in-person assistance at the Wake Campus, 300 N Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara and Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St, Santa Barbara. (Call the office to confirm hours at 805-683-8201)
2. Online: Two steps include Admission and Registration if you are a new student. Returning students only need to register. Click here to access both. https://www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/application.php Download it, fill it out with your Student ID number and the CRN numbers of the classes you want to take. Save the form (before closing the PDF) and email it to: SELAdmissions@sbcc.edu. If you can’t do this on your computer, then print it and write it by hand. Use your phone to take photo and email it to: seladmissions@sbcc.edu
3. Phone: Request Help (805) 683-8201 Same hours as in-person office hours above.
4. Online Help : Click here for an illustrated step-by-step guide.
