Nature Skills Courses - Wilderness Survival School

Welcome to Alderleaf Wilderness College, wilderness survival school and nature education center. Alderleaf offers innovative permaculture, wildlife tracking, outdoor education, and wilderness survival courses in the Pacific Northwest. Led by a staff of seasoned professionals, our wilderness courses provide you with valuable nature skills...(read more)

Featured Courses:

The Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program
Our most comprehensive wilderness course. In-depth training in nature, sustainability, wilderness survival skills, and more.
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Wilderness Survival Weekend Course
Learn the most important skills for survival: shelter, water, fire, and food while gaining practical, hands-on experience.
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Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants Weekend Course
Learn how to utilize wild plants for food and medicine in the wilderness or at home. Identification, collection, & preparation.
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Two-Week Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Learn how to work with nature to create a more sustainable world and become more self sufficient.
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Nature Camps for Kids
Now kids ages 6 to 12 can also experience Alderleaf's amazing wilderness education. Adventure-based day camps in Monroe.
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Check out our forum / online community, Alderleaf Commons, where you can discuss wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, permaculture, edible and medicinal plants, and more!

Visit our wilderness school blog! "Notes from Alderleaf":
Posts from students & staff about recent events at Alderleaf Wilderness College, Nature and Wilderness Survival School.

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Testimonials:

"If you want to learn about wilderness survival and primitive skills from extremely knowledgeable instructors, Alderleaf Wilderness College is for you. I learned more than I ever thought possible."
-Casey K.

"Alderleaf Wilderness College is outstanding at developing and delivering wilderness skills programs, providing both a deep level of knowledge and context for the teachings."
-Ryan W.

"I would recommend the Wilderness Certification Program to anyone wanting to reconnect with nature and a desire to live simply, with and for the land. Through this program I have become the change I was waiting for!"
-Jase G.

"Alderleaf Wilderness College's staff uses teaching styles that allows for all kinds of learners to learn and have fun. I use this knowledge all the time. I would highly recommend this school to others."
-Rocco G.

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