Classes 2023

Naturalist Weekend

With Jonathan Shapiro
of Fox Paw School

July 22-23

To build authentic relationship with the wild world, we need to read what's happening on the landscape around us! Join Jonathan Shapiro of Fox Paw School for an intro to the land as we learn to identify and interpret what we see in the more-than-human realm.

We'll construct a broad-scale ecological framework of the area, then focus on tree and plant ID, animal tracking, and bird language/identification, and connect it to the cycle of the seasons. And of course, we'll have time for contemplation of and gratitude to the beings with whom we share our home.

Most of our time will be in the field, with a few short classroom segments.

On-site camping and four meals are included (Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch). Those students who are coming from farther away may want to arrive Friday evening to be ready to begin Saturday morning.

Cost: $200

Limit of 12 students

5th Annual
Moose Ridge Gathering

With more than 20 talented instructors!

August 3-6

Join us for a long weekend of camping in the wilderness and choosing from 30+ different classes and learning opportunities!  The gathering is always a great time with a community of great people.

With Laura Wolfer

September 2-3

Have you always wanted to forage for food and medicine but didn't know where to start?  Here's your opportunity!  We will learn to identify some of the many edible and medicinal plants commonly found here in the northeast.  We will also talk about the benefits of including wild foods in the diet, and learn the basics of making plant medicines.   

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On-site camping and four meals are included

(Saturday lunch and dinner,

and Sunday breakfast and lunch)

Cost: $200

Limit of 10 students

Mountain Mayhem

With
Bear Hand Bushcraft, Dug North & Owl Eyes Wilderness

September 28-October 1

This weekend survival class and challenge is designed to set you up with a full experience where you can BE in the wilderness, while practicing these fun skills. Camp out in rural Maine with a group of like-minded folks sharing the same interest as you. Coffee, lunch, and dinner will be provided during class learning time. Campsites will be provided.

Students will learn various skills depending on which team they choose to be on. Expect to learn various styles of fire building, shelter construction, water purification, and methods for obtaining food in the wilderness. We are keeping many details of this experience vague as the element of surprise will add to the quality of this challenge. Any items that you make in class you are welcome to take home with you to remember the awesome experience you had. 

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Check back later for more information and to register!

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