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2022 Calendar of Classes
January 22, 2022: Winter Wildlife Tracking Institute
North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, VT
January 29, 2022: Wildlife Tracking 101
North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, VT
June 26, 2022: Wild Mushroom Immersion
Montpelier, VT
July 16, 2022: Wilderness Way Finding
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy
Schoharie Creek Preserve, Town of Charleston, NY
July 17, 2022 Mushrooms of Holt Preserve
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy
Holt Preserve, Town of New Scotland, NY
Wild Mushrooms: Fungal Ecology & Identification
Wildlife Tracking
Tracking is the art of reading the landscape and interpreting the stories that it holds. It is a dynamic and living tapestry of tales encompassing all that moves across the earth.
In this class, you’ll be introduced to basic tracking skills and concepts such as clear print identification, track patterns, as well as techniques to develop your skill in tracking.
This is a great class for photographers, hunters, or anyone who wishes to deepen their outdoor experience.
All skill levels are welcome!
* Please plan to be outdoors for the duration of this class.(3 Hours). We will be walking and standing still thoughout the class. Please DRESS ACCORDINGLY.
Bird Language: Understanding & Interpreting Bird Behavior
Our fields and forests have a ‘news service’ signaling to all who are aware. Birds report everything that is happening, from the news of a passing predator to signaling the arrival of a 'quiet' human walking up the trail, still minutes away.
Bird language is an effective, fun, and exciting tool for observing the relationships of the natural world.
I have on many occasions been led on adventures to find great horned owls, coyote, and much more due to my understanding of bird language and interpretaion.
Join us in this interactive workshop in which you will be given the tools to develop this amazing awareness and skill. Your experience outdoors will never be the same.
This class does not require any prior knowledge of bird species or their calls and is open to all levels of interest and skill.
Photo: Marcy Herrick
Art of Friction Fire
In this class you will learn time-tested techniques to starting fire with friction. Yes, you can do that! We will cover the local species of plants that provide the greatest success along with the fundamental components of friction kits, how they work and why they sometimes don't.
You will leave this class with a new appreciation for the gift of fire along with the tools and knowledge to create fire on your own. Subjects covered will include tinder bundle collection and construction, strap drill (2 person), bow drill (1 person) and hand drill. All participants will build their own friction kits to take home.
