Wilderness Certification Program StudentsA sampling of biographies of several past students in the Wilderness Certification Program: 
Steve NicoliniI grew up in the town of Novato, California hiking the hills and riding bikes on the deer trails. I have always been intrigued by the natural world, but influenced in other directions. In 2004, I was lucky enough to go on a scuba diving trip to the island of Taveuni, Fiji. Here I witnessed natives living within their natural environment as opposed to manipulating it. My desire to study the natural world began then. The reason I am attending Alderleaf is to deepen my desire to know my home, planet Earth, and become, as Tom Brown says, part of the oneness that unites all things. I will use this training to advocate the importance of the planet's natural resources. 
Dixie SpinksI grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spent almost all of my free time horseback riding, downhill and cross country skiing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, backpacking and SCUBA diving. I have the opportunity to make a career change and am burned out on office cube cells and indoor classrooms. It popped into my head that I could teach wilderness survival skills if I had some. So, I did a web search to find out where I could get them. The curriculum at Alderleaf Wilderness College is everything I am looking for and more. It seems to be the perfect place to start. 
Fritz DraytonI am a wight of the woods. I try to spend all my time in the forest or up in trees. I only come out to play bass in my band. My inspiration for Alderleaf comes from love of living immersed in nature, and from a quest for the knowledge that too many people don't understand to be the make up of our very existence on this beautiful planet. I am inspired to learn more about permaculture and to teach people the virtues of living with nature. My dog also inspires me because she has more fun in the woods than I do, and is an amazing tracker! 
Jase GrimmI'm twenty years old, born in California, and raised in Decorah, Iowa. I try to explore all of my interests to the fullest - sustainable agriculture, photography, cooking, bicycling, and dancing. I recently graduated from culinary school and have been working in kitchens and teaching cooking classes. The Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program appeals to me especially because of its location in the Pacific Northwest and the fact that permaculture is included in the program. I feel that by learning how to sustain myself outside of society I may be able to help others make the same decision to live with the earth. I am confident in saying that I have an eager and open mind, and a passion for the outdoors. Return from Student Bios to the Wilderness Certification Program
|
