Wilderness Institute

#### Installing a Small Solar PV System on your Cabin or Backyard Shed

Join the Wilderness Institute to learn the theory and fundamentals of designing and installing a small photovoltaic (PV) solar and wind turbine electric power generation system through both discussion and hands on practice. The workshop begins with classroom time to understand the basic science and theory of solar photovoltaics and wind power generation, including a solar and wind resource assessment and a system design and components selection analysis. Students will then help install a working PV solar system, raise and connect a wind turbine generator, and observe the system charging a battery and providing power to AC and DC lights and outlets in a Tree House Cabin! A PV solar system manual and solar cooked hot snacks and refreshments are provided. An overnight camping or cabin rental option is available for an additional fee.

This course is presented by Daystar Consulting and the non-profit Wilderness Institute, and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp & Wilderness Preserve.

#### Wilderness Survival Skills, A One Day Course

Would you know what to do in a survival situation or if you got lost while hiking?

Gain the skills and confidence to be prepared in this hands-on experiential class. You’ll learn strategies for keeping safe and practice such techniques as self-rescue and signaling, securing shelter, purifying water, matchless fire making, avoiding natural hazards, knife use and safety, and wilderness first aid basics.

Enjoy some freeze dried snacks and make your own mini survival kit.

You’ll come away with how to be safe, survive, and thrive in the wilderness!

Come dressed for short hikes in the woods and bring a refillable water bottle and a sack lunch.

An overnight camping or cabin rental option is available for an additional fee.

This course is presented by the non-profit Wilderness Institute and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp & Wilderness Preserve.

#### Moon Mysteries and Owl Calling Night Hike

Walk by the light of the moon and explore the nocturnal landscape within a Wilderness Preserve at The Wilderness Institute as we observe the nighttime sounds and call out to Owls in hopes of a response. As the moon rises, we will pause to utilize a telescope to view the near full moon as it divulges its mysteries!

We will end the walk gathered around a warm campfire over hot drinks to share stories of past adventures, wildlife encounters, and maybe roast a marshmallow or two (S’mores anyone?).

An overnight camping option is available for an additional on-site fee.

This course is presented by the non-profit Wilderness Institute and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp & Wilderness Preserve.

#### Archery, Spears, and Tomahawks

Archery has a long history as useful skill for battle, hunting, and as an individual sport and is still very popular today.

Join this fun and engaging class with the Wilderness Institute to learn the basics of traditional target archery using recurved bows and have you hitting bullseyes in no time!

Extra time is available for you to also try your hand at other throwing sports. Hunting Spears and Javelins have an even longer history of use by our ancestors, and traditional Tomahawks are known by their use by mountain men during the fur trade and by native peoples. Both tools are easy to learn how to throw, and it is a fun activity.

Students will receive expert instruction and an archery manual with lots of practice time and a bit of fun competition! Light refreshments will be served.

This course is presented by the non-profit Wilderness Institute and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp & Wilderness Preserve.

An overnight camping or cabin rental option is available for an additional fee.