Wilderness Courses at Alderleaf
Alderleaf Wilderness College offers presentations, wilderness courses, and in-depth training in
Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
Our core fields of study include: Animal Tracking: Interpreting tracks and sign Edible & Medicinal Plants: Nourishing wild plants Naturalist Skills: Place-based ecological knowledge Nature-Based Education: Teaching and leadership These innovative studies and practical tools provide environmental professionals and outdoor enthusiasts with valuable field skills. Wilderness courses are led by faculty with a wealth of experience and classes are held year-round in the Pacific Northwest. Alderleaf Wilderness College's current course offerings are listed below:
The Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program Our most comprehensive training program. A nine-month college-level course on Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Begins September 17, 2008. Nature-Based Outdoor Education Designed for teachers, parents, and mentors, this course introduces you to a powerful nature-based model of outdoor education. June 7, 2008. Stone Tools Workshop with Jason Knight Learn how to create functional stone tools from common rocks found in Western Washington. June 8, 2008. Wilderness Survival Course with Jason Knight Gain hands-on experience learning the primary skills of wilderness survival: shelter, water, fire, and food. July 26-27, 2008. Trailing Workshop with Adriaan Louw, Senior Tracker from South Africa Alderleaf Wilderness College is honored to be hosting Adriaan Louw for a three-day trailing workshop in October. 2008 dates TBA. Evening Wildlife Presentation with Susan Morse Slide show on lynx, bobcat, mountain lion, and black bear at the Stonehouse Bookstore in Kirkland. 7pm-9pm, 2009 dates TBA. Carnivore Tracking Workshop with Susan Morse Learn about black bears, cougars, and bobcats with distinguished tracker and wildlife photographer, Susan Morse. 2009 dates TBA. Medicinal Plants Course with Chris Kenworthy Learn about medicinal plants in the beautiful foothills of the northeastern Cascade Mountains. 2009 dates TBA. Wildlife Tracking for Environmental Professionals Learn tracking skills geared towards outdoor professionals and wildlife biology work. 2009 dates TBA. Tracking Expedition in South Africa! Study wildlife tracking in Africa with expert South African trackers. 2009 dates TBA. Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship with Jason Knight Intensive training in wildlife tracking skills in the Pacific Northwest. Ongoing monthly classes. Open for enrollment. Sign up to the Alderleaf eNewsletter to receive updates on new courses and wilderness articles.
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