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Jun
26
Mon
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park
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Jun 26 @ 9:00 am
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

At our Earth Scouts camps, 6-12 year old students will learn to live in harmony with nature as they play sensory awareness games, follow the trails of wild creatures through the forest, forage for wild food and medicine, practice earth-based skills, hear stories, sing songs and have some good ole muddy wild adventures in the woods! Our students always go home more connected and truly alive!

This camp will focus on basic survival principles and skills.

Along the way we will practice:
* Safe fire-making and tending
* Primitive shelter techniques and construction
* Animal tracking
* Identifying and harvesting wild edible and medicinal plants
* Knife/handsaw skills and safety
* Primitive toolmaking such as cordage and projectiles
* Aidless navigation
* Primitive trapping/hunting techniques (we will not be hunting on this programs).
* Learning through games and missions
* Working together with peers in a positive way
* Keeping a positive attitude!

All of our programs feature:
* A 1:6 staff-student ratio
* Staff trained as Coyote Mentors at the Wilderness Awareness School with 20 years combined experience mentoring children in nature
* Caring mentors who hold strong boundaries and foster a culture of respect (for ourselves, others, and nature!)
* First Aid and CPR certified Staff

Earth Scouts Camps run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and are open to children ages 6-12.

If your child is younger and not ready for the long day, check out our Wild Wanderer Camps for 4-6 year olds!

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Jun
28
Wed
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park
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Jun 28 @ 9:00 am
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

At our Earth Scouts camps, 6-12 year old students will learn to live in harmony with nature as they play sensory awareness games, follow the trails of wild creatures through the forest, forage for wild food and medicine, practice earth-based skills, hear stories, sing songs and have some good ole muddy wild adventures in the woods! Our students always go home more connected and truly alive!

This camp will focus on basic survival principles and skills.

Along the way we will practice:
* Safe fire-making and tending
* Primitive shelter techniques and construction
* Animal tracking
* Identifying and harvesting wild edible and medicinal plants
* Knife/handsaw skills and safety
* Primitive toolmaking such as cordage and projectiles
* Aidless navigation
* Primitive trapping/hunting techniques (we will not be hunting on this programs).
* Learning through games and missions
* Working together with peers in a positive way
* Keeping a positive attitude!

All of our programs feature:
* A 1:6 staff-student ratio
* Staff trained as Coyote Mentors at the Wilderness Awareness School with 20 years combined experience mentoring children in nature
* Caring mentors who hold strong boundaries and foster a culture of respect (for ourselves, others, and nature!)
* First Aid and CPR certified Staff

Earth Scouts Camps run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and are open to children ages 6-12.

If your child is younger and not ready for the long day, check out our Wild Wanderer Camps for 4-6 year olds!

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Categories: Kids Tags: Bird Language fire making fun nature connection navigation primitive skiils survival skills wild edibles
Jun
29
Thu
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park
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Jun 29 @ 9:00 am
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

At our Earth Scouts camps, 6-12 year old students will learn to live in harmony with nature as they play sensory awareness games, follow the trails of wild creatures through the forest, forage for wild food and medicine, practice earth-based skills, hear stories, sing songs and have some good ole muddy wild adventures in the woods! Our students always go home more connected and truly alive!

This camp will focus on basic survival principles and skills.

Along the way we will practice:
* Safe fire-making and tending
* Primitive shelter techniques and construction
* Animal tracking
* Identifying and harvesting wild edible and medicinal plants
* Knife/handsaw skills and safety
* Primitive toolmaking such as cordage and projectiles
* Aidless navigation
* Primitive trapping/hunting techniques (we will not be hunting on this programs).
* Learning through games and missions
* Working together with peers in a positive way
* Keeping a positive attitude!

All of our programs feature:
* A 1:6 staff-student ratio
* Staff trained as Coyote Mentors at the Wilderness Awareness School with 20 years combined experience mentoring children in nature
* Caring mentors who hold strong boundaries and foster a culture of respect (for ourselves, others, and nature!)
* First Aid and CPR certified Staff

Earth Scouts Camps run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and are open to children ages 6-12.

If your child is younger and not ready for the long day, check out our Wild Wanderer Camps for 4-6 year olds!

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Categories: Kids Tags: Bird Language fire making fun nature connection navigation primitive skiils survival skills wild edibles
Jun
30
Fri
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park
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Jun 30 @ 9:00 am
Earth Scouts Summer Camp @ Fairhaven Park | Bellingham | Washington | United States

At our Earth Scouts camps, 6-12 year old students will learn to live in harmony with nature as they play sensory awareness games, follow the trails of wild creatures through the forest, forage for wild food and medicine, practice earth-based skills, hear stories, sing songs and have some good ole muddy wild adventures in the woods! Our students always go home more connected and truly alive!

This camp will focus on basic survival principles and skills.

Along the way we will practice:
* Safe fire-making and tending
* Primitive shelter techniques and construction
* Animal tracking
* Identifying and harvesting wild edible and medicinal plants
* Knife/handsaw skills and safety
* Primitive toolmaking such as cordage and projectiles
* Aidless navigation
* Primitive trapping/hunting techniques (we will not be hunting on this programs).
* Learning through games and missions
* Working together with peers in a positive way
* Keeping a positive attitude!

All of our programs feature:
* A 1:6 staff-student ratio
* Staff trained as Coyote Mentors at the Wilderness Awareness School with 20 years combined experience mentoring children in nature
* Caring mentors who hold strong boundaries and foster a culture of respect (for ourselves, others, and nature!)
* First Aid and CPR certified Staff

Earth Scouts Camps run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and are open to children ages 6-12.

If your child is younger and not ready for the long day, check out our Wild Wanderer Camps for 4-6 year olds!

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Categories: Kids Tags: Bird Language fire making fun nature connection navigation primitive skiils survival skills wild edibles
Jul
10
Sat
Friction Fire Basics Workshop @ Bell Creek Nature School
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Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friction Fire Basics Workshop @ Bell Creek Nature School

Your lighter just ran out of fuel and your matches are soaked. How are you supposed to get this fire going? Learning the plants and materials of the landscape can help you build a fire when your gear has failed! In this course, hosted by Bell Creek Nature School and led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, discuss the core principles and ancient history of friction fire. Build your own friction fire kit and practice using it to prepare for your next adventure.

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Categories: Education Family Events Health & Wellness Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #natureconnection #outdoor fire making Nature survival skills
Nov
18
Sat
Fire with Flint & Steel (An Outdoor Skills Course) @ Larrabee State Park
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Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Fire with Flint & Steel (An Outdoor Skills Course) @ Larrabee State Park

The goal of this course is to familiarize you with:

Charcloth (what it is and how to make it)

Creating sparks with a stone and steel

Flammability of several types of tinder

How to process natural materials for optimal flammability

Transferring a spark to tinder to build a fire without a lighter

Feathersticks

Fire-building

Knowledge of how to process natural materials in order to catch a spark to produce a lifesaving fire, or just a recreational one imparts a closer understanding of the world around you and thus a more intimate connection to the outdoors.

We strive to be as hands-off as possible so the people who learn with us gain an unforgettable experience. After taking this course, your confidence in your ability to make a fire without a lighter will be just one of the takeaways.

If there is one bushcraft skill to have, it is how to make a fire!

Come learn with us!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #shopsmall adventures camping fire making hiking outdoors primitive skills womenempowerment
Nov
23
Thu
Soup, Bread, & Tea-Making: An Alternative to Thanksgiving @ Larrabee State Park
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Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Soup, Bread, & Tea-Making: An Alternative to Thanksgiving @ Larrabee State Park

Bring your family along to experience the outdoors with tasty rewards as an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving!

We will forage leaves to make tea, prepare a cozy soup and bake bread ALL over an open flame.

If you’ve ever wanted to try cooking from scratch outdoors, this is your chance to learn with some guidance.

In this course you will assist in foraging, preparing and making soup, bread dough, and of course enjoying a hearty meal. The meal will be vegetarian. If you have dietary restrictions (vegan, GF, dairy-free, etc; please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you!)

Individuals will receive an email with directions and information a few days prior to the event.

Space is limited!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #shopsmall adventures camping fire making hiking outdoors primitive skills Thanksgiving womenempowerment
Nov
25
Sat
Soup, Bread, & Tea-Making: An Alternative to Thanksgiving @ Larrabee State Park
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Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Soup, Bread, & Tea-Making: An Alternative to Thanksgiving @ Larrabee State Park

Bring your family along to experience the outdoors with tasty rewards as an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving!

We will forage leaves to make tea, prepare a cozy soup and bake bread ALL over an open flame.

If you’ve ever wanted to try cooking from scratch outdoors, this is your chance to learn with some guidance.

In this course you will assist in foraging, preparing and making soup, bread dough, and of course enjoying a hearty meal. The meal will be vegetarian. If you have dietary restrictions (vegan, GF, dairy-free, etc; please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you!)

Individuals will receive an email with directions and information a few days prior to the event.

Space is limited!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #shopsmall adventures camping fire making hiking outdoors primitive skills Thanksgiving womenempowerment
Nov
30
Thu
Foraging & Wreath-Making @ Racehorse Creek Area
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Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Foraging & Wreath-Making @ Racehorse Creek Area

This is an outdoor wildcrafting event scheduled in early winter. In this course you will forage for materials to make an entirely wildcrafted wreath. Here’s what you can expect:

-Guidance (foraging and wildcrafting)

-Independent foraging and exploration along the Nooksack River and surrounding forest.

-Using pliable branches to weave a wreath ring.

-Wildcrafting with foraged evergreens, lichen, berries, moss, and other beautiful things from the forest.

-A lesson in ethical foraging as wildcrafters.

-Campfire warmth during the wreathmaking process.

For more info visit the website

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Everyday Family Events Home & Garden Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #shopsmall adventures camping fire making hiking outdoors primitive skills Thanksgiving womenempowerment
Dec
6
Wed
Ethnobotany of the PNW Coast: A Guided Plant Walk @ Point Whitehorn Park
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Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Ethnobotany of the PNW Coast: A Guided Plant Walk @ Point Whitehorn Park

Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a gentle walk through the forest of Point Whitehorn State Park to learn about traditional and modern uses of PNW native plants.

We will go over how to ID several native plants and what their uses are (food, fiber, medicine, and shelter).

Details on location will be provided to registered participants.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Family Events Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #natureconnection #shopsmall adventures Biology botany camping coast education ethnobotany family friendly fire making hiking Nature outdoors plants pnw primitive skills Thanksgiving womenempowerment
June 2017 – December 2023 Jun 2017 – Dec 2023