Wilderness Courses at Alderleaf
Alderleaf offers a variety of wilderness courses, presentations, and programs of varying lengths, including weekend classes, monthly workshops, and in-depth training opportunities. Core fields of study include:
Our wilderness courses provide people of all ages and skill levels with valuable nature skills. Classes are led by faculty with a wealth of experience and are held year-round in the Pacific Northwest. Core Programs: The Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program - September to June Our most comprehensive course! Ten months of college-level training in nature skills and sustainability. Accepting applications for 2010-2011! Extended Classes: Permaculture Summer Semester - Begins Jul 7, 2010 Learn how to work with nature to create a more sustainable world! Earn a Permaculture Design Certificate and study nature skills. Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship - Begins Sept 11, 2010 Field-based training in wildlife tracking skills in the Pacific Northwest. Meets monthly. Open for enrollment. Bird Language Apprenticeship - Begins Sept 12, 2010 In-depth training in birding and bird language skills in the Pacific Northwest. Meets monthly. Open for enrollment. Short Courses (day-long, weekend, and week-long classes): Events are listed by month, January through December. Nature-Based Outdoor Education - Feb 27-28, 2010 This course introduces you to the tools needed to be a nature instructor. Designed for teachers, parents, and mentors. Permaculture Design 101 - Mar 6, 2010 Join us for a day to learn about the basics of permaculture - a revolutionary sustainable design system! Wilderness Survival Weekend - Mar 20-21, 2010 Learn the most important skills for survival: shelter, water, fire, and food. Gain practical, hands-on experience! Forest Stewardship Course - Apr 3-4, 2010 Learn the basics of sustainable land management that promotes a healthy, biologically-diverse environment. CyberTracker Track & Sign Evaluation - Apr 17-18, 2010 An excellent learning opportunity, skills assessment, and opportunity to become a certified wildlife tracker! Wildlife Presentation w/ Sue Morse - Apr 2011 TBA An exciting and informative presentation on lynx, bobcat, mountain lion, and black bear and their unique tracks and sign. Tracking Workshop w/ Sue Morse - Apr 2011 TBA Learn about black bears, cougars, and bobcats in the field with distinguished tracker and wildlife photographer, Susan Morse! Wilderness Scout Intensive - May 10-14, 2010 Learn the skills of the ancient scouts - nature awareness, bird language, and more - in this exciting five day immersion program! Medicinal Plants Course - June 26-27, 2010 Learn about wild medicinal plant preparations in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Tracking Expedition to South Africa! - July 2011 TBA Study wildlife tracking in Africa with expert South African trackers, in the Greater Kruger National Park. Stone Tools Workshop - Jul 10, 2010 Learn how to turn common river stones into a variety of survival tools from knives to arrowheads and axes. Wooden Long Bow Workshop - Jul 16-18, 2010 Learn how to make a wooden long bow. Build and take home a bow, an arrow, and the skills to make more! Wildlife Tracking Weekend Course - Jul 24-25, 2010 Learn animal tracking skills with local wildlife tracker, Jason Knight. Designed for both the outdoor enthusiast and environmental professional. Nature Photography Class - Jul 31, 2010 Spend a fun and engaging day learning the fundamentals of nature photography with Filip Tkaczyk! Summer Nature Camp - Jul 19-23, 2010. Alderleaf's program for youth. Now your children can also experience Alderleaf's amazing wilderness education! Earth Bag Workshop - Aug 2-6, 2010 Learn the key principles of earth bag construction including sustainable design, foundations, walls, framing, and more! Wilderness Survival Skills Intensive - Aug 16-20, 2010 Spend five full days immersed in studying outdoor survival skills! This wilderness course includes detailed instruction and hands-on practice. Wild Edible Plants Course - Aug 14, 2010 Learn how to utilize wild plants for food in the wilderness or at home. Covers identification, collection, and preparation. Language of the Birds Class - Sep 18, 2010 Spend the day learning about bird language and how it can help you discover more wildlife. Learn how to interpret bird calls and more. Wild Mushroom Identification Class - Sep 25, 2010 Learn the skills needed to utilize wild edible mushrooms! Spend an exciting day in the field learning about mushrooms. Tracking Presentation w/ Adriaan Louw - Oct 2010 TBA Join Adriaan Louw for slides and stories from the African bush. Learn about the art of trailing and the role of wildlife trackers in Africa. Trailing Workshop w/ Adriaan Louw - Oct 2010 TBA Alderleaf Wilderness College is honored to be hosting senior tracker, Adriaan Louw for an exciting trailing workshop! Trailing Evaluation - Oct 2010 TBA Alderleaf is also hosting Adriaan Louw for an official Trailing Evaluation with CyberTracker International. Survival Fire Making Skills - Nov 20, 2010 Learn how to create fire with natural materials! Gain hands-on experience with bow drill, hand drill, and flint & steel. Visit the Course Registration page to sign up for classes. Sign up to the Alderleaf eNewsletter to receive updates on new wilderness courses and nature skills articles. You can also visit our Calendar of Wilderness Courses
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