Registration opens Tuesday, Aug. 5 for Fitchburg State University’s Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA) fall courses, with offerings that will include weekly walks to learn about New England bird migration, the art of decluttering, ecology and fungi identification, a review of the role of recent Supreme Court cases, and autumn nature hikes in North Central Massachusetts.
There are more courses available, including the art and craft of archives at the Fitchburg Historical Society, learning about American architecture, a nonfiction creative writing workshop, and a course that surveys the history of Venice.
There are dozens of classes on the calendar, with the full program viewable online at fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.
ALFA is a lifelong learning program that has served adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities for the past 20 years. The program provides opportunities for local residents with similar interests to meet in an informal setting and pursue learning for enrichment and personal growth. ALFA is sponsored by the School of Graduate, Online, and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State. Participants are encouraged to provide input and recommendations. Classes are taught by community members and full-time Fitchburg State faculty.
Most courses are $45 (and free for students over age 90). A limited number of scholarships are available. See the complete course listing and register online at marketplace.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.
ALFA is always on the lookout for new instructors and new subject matter to share with its participants. Anyone with a specialty that they think others would be interested in should contact the ALFA Office at alfa@fitchburgstate.edu for details about becoming an ALFA instructor.
The ALFA office is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any questions call 978-665-3706, or email at alfa@fitchburgstate.edu.