Living History (Contact Us to schedule).
A unique classroom and outdoor program with hands-on participation, demonstrations, artifacts and slides. While the focus is on Northeast Woodland Culture, such as the Iroquois and the Algonquin-speaking tribes of the Mahicans and Lene Lenape, they are contrasted with the Western Cultures to show the diversity of Native Americans. Topics of discussion can include:
- Games and Sports
- Hunting and Fishing
- Stories and Myths
- Tools
- Medicine and Food Preparation
- Homes
- Music
- Toys
- Travel
- Cordage/Rope Making
- Clothing
- Native Weaving
- Fire Making
- Ceremony and Religion
- Edible Plants
Custom Programs (Contact Us to schedule).
The Earthwork team of dedicated and experienced instructors can come to your location offering many programs in a variety of settings:
- Outdoor and environmental centers
- Public and private schools
- Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
- After school programs
- Family and individual mentoring
- Home study and correspondence programs
- Wilderness rites of passage for young adults
- Slide show presentations
- Nature museums
- Workshops
- Demonstrations
- Expeditions
- Conferences
- Storytelling
“Many of our students were truly inspired by Frank. They already had a keen interest in learning about the animals in our watershed, but Frank cinched that with his widespread knowledge and the heartfelt manner in which he interacted with them. He has a magical way of accepting children for who they are while simultaneously empowering them to see the world and themselves in other ways.
Frank intends to get kids thinking about nature in a deep way. With his emphasis on the mystery of animal behavior in the wild, and his interesting stories, he intrigues the listener. He encourages us to “become the animal” experience the world from its perspective, ask questions, and imagine. For some that is a new challenge because they want the answers, and have perhaps become accustomed to being told. That dissonance is his touchstone.
Frank’s enthusiasm for his work, his belief in children and their power, and his deep love of nature, are palpable in his presence. We are very grateful for the seed he planted with us and our students, and the modeling he provided for us to continue inspiring our students to look, listen, smell and feel more deeply their connection to Mother Earth.”
Michele Cunningham, Grant Coordinator
Athol/Royalston Middle School