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In-Person Skill Workshops by Gayle Gone Feral teach the beginner learner basic skills for wilderness exploration. These simple, life-long skills, build a foundation based on safety and invite the learner to enhance and master the craft.
Topics include but are not limited to
Preparing for the Wilderness, Wild Encounters, First Aid, Wild Medicine, Navigation, Pocketknives, Campfire Building, Knots, Shelter Building, Tracking, and Foraging.
We offer a variety of nature curricula designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of learners. From creature features to pond ecology, our programs are designed to provide learners with a holistic understanding of their natural world. Multi-week programs are also available.
Nature Study Lesson topics include, but are not limited to:
Migration/Hibernation/Adaptation, Habitats & Ecosystems, Twig/Stick Identification, Cold- & Warm-Blooded Winter Survival, Scarecrows & Crows, Plants We Grow, Biodiversity in Soil or Ponds, Pollination, Mushrooms, Bees, Backyard Bugs, Autumn Leaves, and so many more.
Intro To The Wild focuses on keeping the learner and their surroundings safe while venturing in nature. Topics include outdoor ethics, how to dress & pack, safe handling of critters, gathering plants, what to do if lost, and whistle communications.
Wayfinding I teaches basic compass skills including handling, reading, and locating cardinal & ordinal points. Use these skills to explore land maps and locate treasure!
Wayfinding II explores the compass further by discovering its parts, finding and following bearings, and a wayfinding challenge that is sure to get learners moving.
Pocket Knives I focuses on knife safety, teaching knife anatomy, the safety circle, and how to open, close, use, pass, and care for a pocket knife. Please do not bring a knife to this workshop. Practice knives will be provided.
Pocket Knives II begins a journey into whittling by exploring ways to use the knife for crafting. Must be 9+ wit
Pocket Knives I focuses on knife safety, teaching knife anatomy, the safety circle, and how to open, close, use, pass, and care for a pocket knife. Please do not bring a knife to this workshop. Practice knives will be provided.
Pocket Knives II begins a journey into whittling by exploring ways to use the knife for crafting. Must be 9+ with knife experience to register. A pocket knife that is familiar to the learner is required for this workshop.
First Aid I introduces the first aid kit, Check-Call-Care procedure (© American Red Cross), and how to treat common injuries that happen while exploring (ie. scrapes, stings, falls).
First Aid II delves into plant medicine and includes identifying, safe gathering, and methods of application.
Campfires I begins with fire safety practices, woodpile construction, common builds, sourcing and crafting fire starters (both natural and handmade), and extinguishing fires.
Campfires II is designed for ages 9+ and focuses on fire-lighting, crafting fire starters, preparing fires for various purposes, and an intro to cooking over a fire (beyond the marshmallow). Share a warm snack with us!
Let us know what course looks to be of interest and approximately how many learners you have.
GGF is always offering new course dates, so feel free to let me know if you see something you'd like me to schedule locally.
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