​Chris Cameron
Naturalist & Guide
NATURE UP CLOSE
Chris Cameron Speaking Schedule 2026
Yosemite - Seasons of Magic
Join me to experience the ever-changing beauty of Yosemite National Park and the expansive Sierra Nevada on an extraordinary adventure. Feel the mist of Bridalveil Fall. Delight in your first glimpse of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley from historic Tunnel View. Walk among towering sequoia trees. Hear natural and cultural history stories of this legendary landscape as we delve into the geology, forests, waterfalls and people during fascinating field trips into Yosemite National Park. Cost is about $2,000/person for a week of adventure including food, lodging, daily transportation to the park.
Three Parks - National Parks of the Sierra
Let Chris and Rosemay lead your learning while you breathe crystal-clear air as we explore Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks. Enjoy field trips where you’ll see the key sites while learning natural and cultural history, including the influence of John Muir. Trip costs approximately $2,000/person for a week of adventure including food, lodging, travel between parks.
Yosemite: Catch a breathtaking first glimpse of Half Dome and El Capitan. Stand beneath the remarkable waterfalls in Yosemite.
Kings Canyon: Explore America’s deepest canyon! Sit on Muir Rock and share stories in the place where John Muir addressed the Sierra Club.
Sequoia: Take a walk, then sit quietly for an encounter with the largest trees in the world.
CalNat- Cambria
Earn your CalNat certification on the beautiful Central Coast of California at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Rich with natural science wonders in forest, field, and shore, you will learn the required natural history basics of the CalNat program with a marine science flourish. This Nature Up Close CalNat Program at Camp Ocean Pines is led by me and other passionate naturalists and professors. This immersion program includes 7 days of field trips and lectures from enthusiastic leaders with decades of experience in the field. Food, lodging, materials, and field trips are included in the cost, which is around $1,900 (some scholarships available)
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Reviews from Recent Course Participants
"My CalNat lead instructor, Chris Cameron, along with all of the guest speakers, was absolutely outstanding! They combined humor, compassion, open-mindedness, attentive listening, and a genuine ability to create space for everyone, all while sharing incredible knowledge. Every lecture and activity was engaging and thought-provoking, and I left feeling empowered, inspired, seen, and deeply informed by their teaching."
"Chris was an amazing instructor. He provided digestible information in an engaging manner and our guest lecturers made the experience even more impactful. There was never a dull moment and I would suggest this course to anyone wanting to experience education around biology/ecology in a safe and exciting environment filled with kind and like-minded individuals. Chris really made everyone feel at home, both on field trips and at camp lectures. I look forward to one day participating in his Yosemite course."
"Chris was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, funny, compassionate, passionate, and experienced. The course never dragged and the course materials and guest lecturers were interesting and pertinent. Field experiences were fun, varied, hands-on, and educational."