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Note - it's more expensive to pay for classes on Meetup. Meetup charges an additional fee (that does not go to us) for any of our paid classes. To avoid paying this fee, go to our website (www.firecraftnw.com)
Join Ryan and Licia, owners of Firecraft Northwest (www.firecraftnw.com), for walks, hikes, outings, and gatherings focused on naturalist lessons, nature awareness and connection, and survival and bushcraft skills. Together, we have more than 15 years of outdoor education experience including as Executive Directors, Program Directors and instructors. You can find our full bios and learn more about us on our website: https://www.firecraftnw.com/about-us
We hope those who join us learn more about the natural world, connect with others in their community, and get inspired to keep getting outside!
We also publicize/have sign ups for all of our events on our website as well (www.firecraftnw.com), so Meetup may not reflect full attendance. We do our best to note when our events are full or when minimal spaces remain due to sign ups coming from our website.
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival and prior to class start. For all free classes, waiver language is as follows. For paid workshops (which are longer sessions and generally include tool usage, fire, cooking, and other activities, a more comprehensive waiver is required. Let us know if you'd like to view the waiver prior to class or registration).
LIABILITY & HAZARD WAIVER I am aware that outdoor programs led by Firecraft Northwest may occur near bodies of water, such as rivers, creeks, and lakes, and that those bodies present risks such as drowning and hypothermia. I am aware that the outdoors is a dynamic space that may include uneven terrain, hazards such as falling branches, downed logs, wildlife encounters and inclement weather (e.g. rain, sleet, snow, wind, wildfire smoke). I understand that there may be use of tools during the program such as knives, axes, lighters, cordage and other equipment that could potentially result in injury. I understand that participating in the sampling of demonstration cooked and/or foraged items is at my own risk. I release Ryan Johnson, Licia Sahagun and Firecraft Northwest from any liability for injuries that might occur as a result of participating in these programs. I attest that I am in adequate physical health to participate in these programs safely, and that it is my responsibility to ensure I wear appropriate clothing for the weather. All participants are responsible for providing their own health and accident insurance.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- CNLM Wildlife Walk and Restoration Work Party (Free)Glacial Heritage Preserve, Littlerock, WA
Join us for a collaboration event with local conservation non-profit, Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM). Naturalist and educator Licia Sahagun from Firecraft Northwest will lead a late summer wildlife and nature awareness walk in the forests and prairies of Glacial Heritage Preserve, followed by a restoration work party with Mo Morwell from CNLM.
During the nature walk, participants will learn about the basics of bird language and wildlife track and sign as a way of tuning into the natural world, discussing the in-field wildlife signs and bird sounds they discover along the way.
After the walk, a representative from CNLM will lead the group for an afternoon work party to remove invasive plant species and protect this vulnerable and unique prairie habitat.
Wildlife & Nature Awareness Walk: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (bring your own lunch)
Work Party 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Wildlife Tracking Past & Present at Wolf Haven ($50) - donation to WH includedWolf Haven International, Tenino, WAUSD 54.50
This in-field class at the Wolf Haven International Wolf Sanctuary will focus on wildlife track and sign, both past and present. We'll meander through the now rare Garry Oak prairie to discover examples of wildlife activity and their associated behaviors to interpret and learn from this beautiful space.
Then, we'll be joined by a representative from Wolf Haven to do a sanctuary tour and learn about wolf behavior and their current and past ranges.
$25 of your class registration fee will be donated to Wolf Haven International to support their work.
Register on Meetup or directly on our website: https://www.firecraftnw.com/register/p/wildlife-tracking-past-present-at-wolf-haven-sept-27-10am-1230pm