Welcome to the July 2015 eNewsletter from Alderleaf Wilderness College!

In this issue...

1.) New Videos on the Wilderness Certification Program!
Check out our two new videos - "Why Attend the Certification Program" and "Student Testimonials"...

2.) Feature Article: Dakota Fire Hole
Learn about this ancient technique for building efficient, clean burning, and easily concealable fires...

3.) Book Project Connections!
Learn about the amazing field guide projects that guest teachers, adjunct faculty, and Alderleaf instructors have been involved with.

4.) Upcoming Courses
Summer Permaculture Design Course, Flintknapping Course, Summer Camp for Youth, Arrow Making Course, and much more...

Learn about the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program, its curriculum, and much more in our new video, Why Attend the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program.

At our 2015 graduation we asked several graduates of the Wilderness Certification Program about their experiences at Alderleaf. Check out the Video Testimonials.

Visit the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program webpage to learn more.

The Dakota fire hole is an ancient technique for building efficient, clean burning, and easily concealable fires. It creates an extremely hot fire in a short amount of time. There are a number of advantages over a more conventional fire... Continue reading

Learn about some of the amazing field guides and book projects that various guest teachers and Alderleaf staff have been involved with:
Book Project Connections

Dates:	Course:	Cost:
Jul 24-26	Flintknapping Course	$300
Jul 27-31	Wilderness Skills Camp for Youth	$250
Aug 1-2	Arrow Making Course	$330
Aug 1-2	Wilderness Survival Course	$250
Aug 7-9	Wooden Bow Making Course	$300
Aug 8-9	Advanced Plants Course	$250
Aug 14-29	Permaculture Design Course	$1795
Aug 15-16	Overnight Survival Course	$250
Aug 21-23	Brain Tanning Course	$300
Sep 8	Wilderness Certification Program begins	$10,950
Sep 11	Advanced Wilderness Skills Program begins	$10,950
Oct 17	Wild Mushroom Identification Class	$85
Oct 24	Wild Mushroom Identification Class	$85
Nov 7-8	Wilderness Survival Course	$250
Nov 21	Survival Fire Making Skills Class	$85

The application period for the 2015-2016 school year is open. Classes begin September 8th, 2015. Visit the Certification Program page.

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Monroe, WA 98272
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