http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wilderness-blog.html Recent articles and new classes at Alderleaf Wilderness College en-us wilderness survival school Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:21 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:21 GMT wildernesscollege.com http://www.wildernesscollege.com/edible-berries.html The tastiest treats to be found foraging in the outdoors, wild edible berries are a delight to find and to eat! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:21 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/media-coverage.html Video, Radio, Blogs, and Social Media Coverage of Alderleaf Wilderness College Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:41 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/forest-stewardship-course.html Learn the basics of sustainable land management at this two day forest stewardship course. This mindful approach to caretaking promotes a healthy, biologically-diverse environment. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:58:20 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-campus-and-facilities.html Alderleaf Campus: home to our classrooms, office, and a small-scale ecovillage and permaculture farm. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:02:39 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/permaculture-course.html Learn the basics of this revolutionary sustainable design system at our one day Permaculture Course: Permaculture Design 101 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:14:18 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/causes-of-hypothermia.html When considering the causes of hypothermia, hypothermia symptoms and preventing hypothermia, a good place to start is understanding the basics. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:12:20 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-survey.html The Alderleaf survey form allows you to provide input that helps us better meet your learning goals. The short form is easy to complete. Thanks! Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:03:18 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/skunk-tracks.html Skunk tracks can be found in a variety of habitat types including: fields, farmland, deserts, open woodlands, suburbs and parks, usually not far from water. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:52:54 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/rabbit-tracks.html Hare and rabbit tracks can be found in many different habitat types, including fields and meadows, riparian areas, woodlands, deserts and even suburban areas. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:49:24 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/free-birdhouse-plans.html If you love birds, then try building a bird house using some of the free birdhouse plans available here. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:09:36 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/fiddlehead-ferns.html Of all the wild edible plants, fiddlehead ferns are some of the most unique and flavorful. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:42:17 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/black-tailed-deer.html The black-tailed deer is classified as a subspecies of mule (Odocoileus hemionus), which ranges throughout the western United States. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:30:25 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/blackberry-plants.html Blackberry plants are a well-known and well loved plant found throughout the United States. Learn about varieties and their edible uses. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:53:15 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/edible-weeds.html Common edible weeds can be a great resource! Learn how many them can be used in the kitchen. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:47:47 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/list-of-mammals.html A list of mammals found in North America including common and scientific names, grouped by order. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:18:30 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/sharp-shinned-hawk-and-coopers-hawk.html The sharp-shinned hawk and Coopers hawk are a common and exciting part of the ecology of many suburban parks, woodlands and neighborhoods... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:18:22 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/list-of-deer-resistant-plants.html A list of deer resistant plants for gardening and landscaping while working with nature. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:10:43 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/language-of-the-birds.html Learn how to interpret bird calls and behaviors at the Language of the Birds Class Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:03:12 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/student-testimonials.html Testimonials from people who have participated in courses at Alderleaf Wilderness College Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:09:11 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wilderness-survival-shelters.html Universal principles for creating effective wilderness survival shelters Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:36:52 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/basic-survival-skills.html Six primary basic survival skills everyone should know! Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:33:24 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-read-a-compass.html A concise explanation of how to read a compass, an important outdoor skill. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:44:18 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/frequently-asked-questions.html Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program Frequently Asked Questions Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:47:43 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/bow-and-drill.html How to make a fire using a bow and drill friction fire making kit Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:05:48 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/medicinal-herb-gardening.html Medicinal herb gardening is a great way to begin incorporating permaculture principles into your life... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:05:34 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/natural-building-presentation.html How to Design and Build with Local Natural Materials: Natural Building Presentation with Elliott Ridgway Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:02 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/fox-tracks.html Key characteristics of gray and red fox tracks and sign Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:44:58 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/camping-knots.html Learn primary camping knots for wilderness survival situations Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:05 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/nature-photography-for-beginners-article.html Learn the basics of nature photography for beginners Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:06:48 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/identifying-wild-mushrooms.html The basics of identifying wild mushrooms: the where, when, and best resources for wild mushroom identification Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:23:15 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/primitive-fire-making.html Learn how to use flint and steel for primitive fire making. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:42 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/nature-photography-for-beginners.html Learn the fundamentals of nature photography for beginners at this day long class! Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:06:49 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wild-mushroom-identification.html Learn how to identify edible wild mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms at the Wild Mushroom Identification Class. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:29:59 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/summer-day-camps.html Now your children can also experience Alderleaf's amazing wilderness education through our summer day camps! Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:00 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/tracker-evaluations.html Tracker Evaluations with CyberTracker Conservation: Track & Sign Evaluations and Trailing Evaluations Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:04:53 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wilderness-scout-skills.html Five day course on wilderness scout skills, including nature awareness, bird language, and natural camouflage... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:45:46 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wilderness-survival-skills.html Five day course on wilderness survival skills, including shelters, fire making, wild edibles, tracking, and more... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:15 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/support-Alderleaf.html Help us change the world through nature education - support Alderleaf today! Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:42:21 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wilderness-survival-course.html Learn skills that can save your life at this weekend wilderness survival course Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:24:39 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-fire-making-skills.html Learn survival fire making skills including bow drill, hand drill, and more! Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:26:10 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tracking-course.html Wildlife tracking course for outdoor enthusiasts and environmental professionsals. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:37:16 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/index.html Wilderness courses on outdoor survival skills, wildlife tracking, ethnobotany, permaculture, outdoor leadership, and nature studies. Alderleaf Wilderness College : Nature & Wilderness Survival School Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:07:09 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/susan-morse-tracking-workshop.html Learn about black bears, cougars, and bobcats with distinguished tracker and photographer, Susan Morse. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:05:13 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-presentation.html Evening wildlife presentation on lynx, bobcat, mountain lion, & black bear Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:24:22 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/tracking-expedition.html Learn how to track animals in South Africa with senior trackers on this unique tracking expedition. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:56:44 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/winter-birding.html Learn about the unique advantages of winter birding Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:05:21 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/building-a-fire-pit.html Fundamentals of building a fire pit in the wilderness Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:44:18 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/snake-tracks.html Understanding how snake tracks are created Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:39:32 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/coniferous-forest-plants.html Information on common coniferous forest plants Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:34:35 GMT http://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-calendar.html Courses, classes, workshops, presentations, and events at Alderleaf Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:09:26 GMT