earthlivingskills
May 15, 20221 min
Updated: Jun 18, 2022
November 2018, busiest month yet for Earth Living Skills!
We have had an amazing month!
Built a wigwam at the Wyckoff House Farm and Museum with 120 4th Graders from BNS
Made shelters and cordage with 4th graders from GUGCS
Had an ongoing homeschooler group in Prospect Park on Tuesdays
Taught an afterschool class at BNS on Wednesdays
A day of wilderness skills with BCS 11th graders
Girl scout program with Urban Kid Adventurers
An overnight with the Artemis Moon group with Wild Earth
Built a Mayan house with wattle and daub with BNS 5th graders
Epic buried treasure birthday party!
lots more!
Exciting developments include trying strap drill strategies with kids as an alternative to bow drill friction fire. Nancye continues to hone her phragmites harvesting technique. Many thanks to all staff, participants, and to the Earth for a memorable month outside!
Earth Skills Camp, Whidbey Island Washington
We had a fun week in August with guest instructor Geoff Fisher!
Treasure Hunt Birthday Party in Prospect Park
Clues, and pirates and treasure!!! What a great party it was in Prospect Park!