Earthwork Wilderness Survival Training School | 413-340-1161

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 by Jeannette

Introduction to Wilderness Survival (WS 4)

Sunday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

$50/adult, $30/child with adult, prepaid (add $10 if pay day of)

REGISTER FOR INTRO TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

Register & prepay for 2 adults for this Workshop, and your third person is FREE!

This is the 3rd Workshop of our Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops

If you plan to attend all 4 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

Are you a hiker, skier or just walk in the woods with your kids? What do you do if you get disoriented or some other unexpected situation arises while you’re out and about? Do you have a survival kit? What are the top 10 things you bring with you when you’re in the wilderness?

Frank Teaching tracking

When people are in extreme situations, they revert to their training…what kind of training do you have?

Earthwork Programs has been teaching these skills for more than 10 years.

  • Make fire with confidence in wet conditions as well as dry.
  • Learn the power of plants and their uses.
  • Discover ways to bring yourself closer to the land through tracking and awareness.

$50/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid (add $10/person if pay day of)

 

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops
Sat, 8/5, 9:00-3:30 Birch Bark Basket Making
Sat, 8/5, 4:30-7:30 Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sun, 8/6, 8:30-12:30 Primitive Fishing
Sun, 5/21, 1:30-4:30 Introduction to Wilderness Survival

 

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter
* Rustic cabin (limited space)

NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE July 29

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 by Jeannette

Primitive Fishing (WS 3)

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

$60/adult, $30/child with adult, prepaid (add $10 if pay day of)

REGISTER FOR PRIMITIVE FISHING

Register & prepay for 2 adults for this Workshop, and your third person is FREE!

This is the 3rd Workshop of our Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops

If you plan to attend all 4 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

 

PRIMITIVE FISHING

Have you ever wondered how our ancestors were able to sustain themselves…not only surviving, but actually thriving? Primitive fishing has been one of the cornerstones of how it is done.

In this Workshop, learn

  • how to make a fish spear and techniques of stalking,
  • a way of making a fish net,
  • designing your own hooks and gorges, and
  • a tried-and-true method of “hand fishing” where we can catch and release and have had great success.

This is a real “game changer”–being able to go from nothing and making all of your own fishing lines, spears, gorges, lures, weirs, hooks and traps with all natural materials.

Join us! This class is for participants of all levels–no prerequisite required!

$60/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops
Sat, 8/5, 9:00-3:30 Birch Bark Basket Making
Sat, 8/5, 4:30-7:30 Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sun, 8/6, 8:30-12:30 Primitive Fishing
Sun, 5/21, 1:30-4:30 Introduction to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter
* Rustic cabin (limited space)

NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE July 29

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birch bark baskets
 by Jeannette

Birch Bark Basket Making (WS 1)

 

Saturday, 8/5, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

$70/adult, $35/child with adult–materials included (must be prepaid)

REGISTER FOR BIRCH BARK BASKET MAKING

Register & prepay for 2 adults for this Workshop, and your third person is FREE!

 

This is the 1st Workshop of our Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops

If you plan to attend all 4 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

 

BIRCH BARK BASKET MAKING

Join Basket expert Barry Keegan and Earthwork Programs for a day-long, hands-on Workshop!

We will learn:

  • sustainable harvesting techniques,
  • birch bark processing,
  • pine root sewing.

And, we will use raw materials from the land to create one-of-a-kind pieces that will be beautiful and functional.

 

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend of Workshops
Sat, 8/5, 9:00-3:30 Birch Bark Basket Making
Sat, 8/5, 4:30-7:30 Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sun, 8/6, 8:30-12:30 Primitive Fishing
Sun, 5/21, 1:30-4:30 Introduction to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter
* Rustic cabin (limited space)

NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE July 29

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 by Jeannette

Introduction to Wilderness Survival (WS 5)

$50/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

Register 2 adults for this Workshop (& prepay $100), and your third person is FREE!

The is the 5th (and last) Workshop of our Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!

INTRODUCTION TO WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR INTRO

Are you a hiker, skier or just walk in the woods with your kids? What do you do if you get disoriented or some other unexpected situation arises while you’re out and about? Do you have a survival kit? What are the top 10 things you bring with you when you’re in the wilderness?

Earthwork Programs has been teaching these skills for more than 10 years. Make fire with confidence in wet conditions as well as dry. Learn the power of plants and their uses. Discover ways to bring yourself closer to the land through tracking and awareness. When people are in extreme situations, they revert to their training…what kind of training do you have?

Earthwork Programs offers this hands-on experience, plus tracking, awareness and survival.

Introduction to Wilderness Survival

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Sat, 5/20, 9:00-12:00, Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking)
Sat, 5/20, 1:00-4:00, Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sat, 5/20, 6:00-9:00, Storytelling & Night Navigation
Sun, 5/21, 9:00-12:00, The Art of Fire
Sun, 5/21, 1:00-4:00, Intro to Wilderness Survival

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 by Jeannette

The Art of Fire (WS 4)

$50/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

Register 2 adults for this Workshop (& prepay $100), and your third person is FREE!

This is the 4th Workshop of our Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!

THE ART OF FIRE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FIRE
Experience this lost art that we are preserving and sharing with the future generations…see for yourself why this is essential to witness.

The Art of Fire

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Sat, 5/20, 9:00-12:00, Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking)
Sat, 5/20, 1:00-4:00, Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sat, 5/20, 6:00-9:00, Storytelling & Night Navigation
Sun, 5/21, 9:00-12:00, The Art of Fire
Sun, 5/21, 1:00-4:00, Intro to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter–$5/person

REGISTER FOR CAMPING
* Rustic cabin-$8/person (limited space)

REGISTER FOR CABIN

both options have full use of the kitchen, showers & toilets
NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE MAY 10

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night navigation wilderness skills
 by Jeannette

The Art of Storytelling & Night Navigation (WS 3)

$50/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

Register 2 adults for this Workshop (& prepay $100), and your third person is FREE!

This is the 3rd Workshop of our Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!!

THE ART OF STORYTELLING & NIGHT NAVIGATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR STORYTELLING & NIGHT NAVIGATION

You’ll learn about night navigation while storytelling around the campfire.

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Sat, 5/20, 9:00-12:00, Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking)
Sat, 5/20, 1:00-4:00, Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sat, 5/20, 6:00-9:00, Storytelling & Night Navigation
Sun, 5/21, 9:00-12:00, The Art of Fire
Sun, 5/21, 1:00-4:00, Intro to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter–$5/person

REGISTER FOR CAMPING
* Rustic cabin-$8/person (limited space)

REGISTER FOR CABIN

both options have full use of the kitchen, showers & toilets
NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE MAY 10

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 by Jeannette

Wild Edibles Workshop (WE 1, WS 2)

$50/adult, $30/child with adult (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

Register 2 adults for this Workshop (& prepay $100), and your third person is FREE!

This is the 2nd Workshop of our Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!

WILD EDIBLES

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WILD EDIBLES & MEDICINALS

Join Frank Grindrod of Earthwork Programs and Lenore Anderson of Natural Vitality for this unique experience and come away with skills in correct identification of wild edibles and medicines you can find right outside your back door.

You will learn how and when to harvest by season and in what habitat to seek out your favorite wild edibles. Additionally you will learn how to harvest with intention; keeping in mind the importance of the responsibility we have as foragers and earth stewards.

A responsible, attentive forager always finds a meal!

$50/adult, $30/child with adult (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

VISIT our Wild Edibles page for a slide show and videos.
BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Sat, 5/20, 9:00-12:00, Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking)
Sat, 5/20, 1:00-4:00, Wild Edibles
Sat, 5/20, 6:00-9:00, Storytelling & Night Navigation
Sun, 5/21, 9:00-12:00, The Art of Fire
Sun, 5/21, 1:00-4:00, Intro to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?
Opportunity to stay overnight on the land (Sat. night)!
* Bring own tent & supplies–$5/person
* Rustic cabins w/bunkbeds (bring own linens/sleeping bags)–$8/person (very limited spots)
both options have full use of the kitchen, showers & toilets
NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE MAY 6

2017 DATES
Sat, May 20, 1-4 pm (Outdoor Skills Weekend Getaway!)
Sat, June 4, 1-4 pm
Sat, July 8 (to be confirmed), 1-4 pm
Sat, August 5, 4:30-7:30 pm (Berries, Baskets & Brook Trout Weekend!)
Sat, September 23, 1-4 pm (Wilderness Extravaganza Weekend!)
Sun, October 15, 1-4 pm
Sun, November 12, 1-4 pm

 

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter–$5/person

REGISTER FOR CAMPING
* Rustic cabin-$8/person (limited space)

REGISTER FOR CABIN

both options have full use of the kitchen, showers & toilets
NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE MAY 10

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tracking wilderness skills frank grindrod
 by Jeannette

Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking) (WS 1)

$50/adult, $30/child with adult prepaid (add $10/person if pay day of)
If you plan to attend all 5 Workshops, PREPAY & SAVE 10%

Register 2 adults for this Workshop (& prepay $100), and your third person is FREE!

This is the 1st Workshop of our Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!

SEEING THROUGH THE EYES OF ANIMALS (Tracking)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRACKING

Have you ever been in the woods and wonder “who’s been here?”

Are you someone looking for professional tracking services? Need to educate your staff or team?

Join us for the art and science of tracking. Since 1999, we have had workshops and field classes; in recent years, we’ve added slide shows and video tutorials.

Learn how to read signs and tell the stories of the landscape and learn terminology so you can have a common language for wildlife conservation efforts.

BE SURE TO REGISTER & PAY EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Sat, 5/20, 9:00-12:00, Seeing through the Eyes of Animals (Tracking)
Sat, 5/20, 1:00-4:00, Wild Edibles & Medicinals
Sat, 5/20, 6:00-9:00, Storytelling & Night Navigation
Sun, 5/21, 9:00-12:00, The Art of Fire
Sun, 5/21, 1:00-4:00, Intro to Wilderness Survival

STAYING FOR MORE WORKSHOPS?

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

Opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter–$5/person

REGISTER FOR CAMPING
* Rustic cabin-$8/person (limited space)

REGISTER FOR CABIN

both options have full use of the kitchen, showers & toilets
NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING BEFORE MAY 10

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Winter Outdoor Skills Adventure Weekend–4 Workshops

SPECIAL WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS FOR SKIERS, SNOWMOBILERS, ICE FISHERMEN, SKATERS, HUNTERS, HIKERS, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS & ANYONE WHO LOVES BEING OUTDOORS IN THE WINTER!

A Weekend of Wilderness Skills Workshops

Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, February 26

(These Weekends of Workshops fill quickly, so be sure to register ASAP.)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 4 WORKSHOPS & SAVE 10%

(if you want to register for individual workshops, see link below)

Join us at Earthwork Programs to learn new bushcraft techniques and practice very old traditional wilderness skills of our ancestors.

For Families, Adults & Teens

All Workshops are in Conway, MA

Saturday
9:00-12:00 Winter Shelter WS 1
1:00-4:00 WinterFire WS 2

Sunday
9:00-12:00 Ice Safety WS 3
1:00-4:00 Winter Tracking WS 4

CLICK HERE TO SEE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS & TO REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS

For specific questions, call 413-340-1161

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!

There may be an opportunity to stay overnight on the land on Saturday night if there is enough interest!
* Bring own tent & supplies OR make a shelter–$5/person

REGISTER FOR CAMPING
* Rustic cabin-$8/person (limited space)

REGISTER FOR CABIN

NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMPING/CABIN BEFORE MID FEBRUARY

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