wilderness skills for adults
Programs, Walks and Workshops
Nature connection doesn’t end in childhood.
Our adult programs are designed to reconnect you with the natural world, build practical skills, and foster community. Whether you’re brand new to this kind of learning or have years of experience, we welcome you to join us in slowing down, getting curious, and deepening your relationship with the land—and with yourself.
From hands-on wilderness skills to seasonal field walks and cozy evening gatherings, our programs offer meaningful ways to grow, explore, and connect alongside others.
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Adult Wilderness Skills Program
This immersive series invites adults to learn practical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Together, we explore fire-making, shelter-building, tool use, wildcrafting, and naturalist knowledge, all while deepening our awareness of the land around us.
This program is perfect for those looking to reconnect with nature, challenge themselves, and build confidence outdoors—no matter your starting point.
2026 Schedule | One Weekend a Month
Saturdays + Sundays from 10am to 4pm
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| January 24 & 25 | 10am-4pm |
| February 21 & 22 | 10am-4pm |
| March 28 & 29 | 10am-4pm |
| April 25 & 26 | 10am-4pm |
| May 23 & 24 | 10am-4pm |
| June 12, 13 & 14 | Overnight |
Activities and Themes:
- Shelter building
- Fire-making: fire-by-friction, fire structures, wood qualities
- Bird identification and bird language
- Plant and tree identification
- Wild edible plants and mushrooms
- Plant medicine and medicine-making
- Ecology and stewarding
- Wildlife tracking and trailing
- Basket-weaving, wood burning, and other nature crafts
- Stealth and camouflage
- Carving and tool-use
- Navigation
- Hide-tanning
- Nature journaling
- Pedagogy and mentoring techniques
- Naturalist and awareness games and activities
2026 Adult Wilderness Program – $960
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Affordability page to learn more about available payment plans and bursaries.
Field Walks + Workshops
a chance to explore nature more deeply through hands-on learning and guided discovery. Each session focuses on a naturalist topic or wilderness skill, led by experienced guest instructors who share their knowledge with care and enthusiasm.
These sessions are designed to nurture a holistic understanding of the natural world. Whether you're learning to identify plants, track wildlife, or practice fire-making techniques, each experience reveals the deep connections between all living things. By observing these interwoven relationships, we begin to see the land—and our place within it—with greater awareness and respect.
2025 Workshops
| Workshop | Date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Tracking | January 26 | 10am - 2pm | $40 |
| The Art and Science of Friction Fire | February 25 | 10am - 2pm | $40 |
| Winter Tree ID | February 26 | 10am - 12pm | $40 |
| Magnificent Medicine of Trees | April 13 | 10am - 2pm | $60 |
| Tending Feral Fibre Plants | April 27 | 10am - 3pm | $80 |
| Evening Bird Sit | May 6 | 6:45pm - 8:45pm | PWYC |
| Garlic Mustard Kimchi Making | June 3 | 6:45pm - 8:45pm | PWYC |
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