Bay Area The Forest Village

Do you think of yourself as a denizen of the greenwood? Have you always wanted to live among the trees in a secret forest village?

This week is your chance to recreate a way of life as old as time itself. Campers make their own tools, build shelters and even roast their lunch over a fire made by the ancient art of the bow drill (no matches).

Along with building our village we also offer our core curriculum of naturalist studies...

Wild Plants and Herbs Learn to identify the flowers, wood and grasses around us. Plus, explore ancient ways of seeing the plants as part of the culture and village.

Animal Tracking How did the ancient trackers know when an animal passed by? From scuff marks on a rock to hair on a broken branch, the age old skill of tracking becomes a gateway to awareness few know to be possible.

Aidless Navigation Train to find direction by the sun, stars and stories. Understand how ancient people found their way in this world.

Outdoor Safety Through positive support, learn all about the power of the nature so you can stay safe, healthy and happy in it.

Bird Songs and Calls Birds can tell you if a fox is moving through the woods simply by their behavior and alarm. We learn to speak this "language of the birds" so we can tune into this symphony of the forest.

Trees and Caretaking Humans and trees have a rich history of thriving together. Many great forests are actually landscapes tended to by ancient cultures. We explore how human connection to the land can be a positive force of restoration, sustainability and caretaking.