Introducing the EarthWalk Field Institute:
Nature Mentoring for Educators of all kinds…
Come join other teachers, parents, college students, mentors and community leaders….who want to learn and share teaching methods that inspire genuine curiosity, deep nature-connection and caring relationships needed to mentor the next generation of earth stewards. Experience sensory awareness activities, nature games, mentoring, earthskills, friction-fire, wild foraging, tracking, songs, storytelling and more!
Since 2005, EarthWalk Vermont, has been offering nature-education programs for children and teens from over 300 families annually. We have been slowly expanding our offerings to include more adults through the EarthWalk Field Institute. Please join us! We are located in Hawthorn Meadow Commons, adjacent to Goddard College in Plainfield.
To learn more about EarthWalk Field Institute, join us for a free presentation:
Kellogg Hubbard Library, Montpelier, Wed. June 18th 6:30-7:30pm
Buffalo Mountain School, Hardwick, Thurs. June 19th 6-7pm
-- Saturday, July 12:
9am-12pm: Introduction to Nature Mentoring Experience fun and engaging activities to share and inspire nature-connection with others! (Fee: $25)
1-4pm: River Tracking Join us for a hands-on participatory adventure tracking the wild along the Winooski River. (Fee: $25. Full day: $40)
-- July 18-22
Five Day Camping Residency Immerse yourself into the rhythms of nature with an inspiring community of educators living and learning with one another and the land. (Fee: $650 incl. food, camping and teaching materials. Certificate of completion and/or 45 Professional Development Hours available. 3 college credits available through Goddard College for an extra fee.)
-- Saturday August 9:
9am-12pm: Introduction to Nature Mentoring Experience fun and engaging activities to share and inspire nature-connection with others! (fee: $25)
1-4pm: Natural Shelter Building Learn two different building methods: how to construct a sturdy group shelter using lashing techniques, as well as a solo survival debris-hut using what we find in the forest. (Fee: $25 and full Saturday: $40)
-- August 13-15
Three Day Field Course (Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-4pm.) Learn the framework and experience core practices, while gaining naturalist and outdoor skills, for integrating nature into your teaching, personal and family life. (Fee: $240. Certificate of completion and/or 18 Professional Development Hours available.)
“The EarthWalk Field Institute is inspirational, informative, rejuvenating, eye-opening, affirming and possibly life changing!” 2013 participant
Please Pre-register. Call EarthWalk for more information at (802) 454-8500.
You can also contact: angella@earthwalkvermont.org or visit: www.earthwalkvermont.org
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