
A Forest Educator Training Program
& A Climate Change Survival Skills Series
Wilderness Survival
Skills Retreat
with Ricardo Sierra
October 27-29, 2023


In the wilderness, your skills make the difference...
The lessons learned in the wilderness are not just about surviving catastrophic events, but instead, to learn how to have a relationship with nature that provides a sense of security in a rapidly changing world.
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During this program, you will learn a variety of foundational skills that will provide you with important tools for safety and well-being. All skills are taught experientially, hands on, with careful instruction and guidance to support your development, whether you are just starting out or if you have some previous experience.
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We'll alternate between intensive, active skill building to more relaxed time making crafts by the fire, to follow a natural rhythm, and you can learn at a pace that best suits your needs.
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You'll have the choice to sleep in the shelter you build, or return to your cozy, heated cabin. It's totally up to you!
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Along with wilderness skills, stories and craft, you'll get to meet other like minded people and enjoy hearty homemade meals!
Most people are amazed to find out how GOOD it feels to learn and practice wilderness living skills. They go in, thinking it will be cold, painful, frustrating and anxious, and find out it's the exact opposite, with a fierce joy at being fully alive and reconnected to a larger, incredibly beautiful natural world.
Ricardo Sierra
Co-Director at Hawk Circle Wilderness Education
Host of The Forest Educator Podcast
Creator of The Forest Box for Kids nature subscription box


What You'll Learn
• Fire Making Skills - One Match Fires, Fire By Friction and Flint, Steel & Magnesium Strikers
• Shelter Building and Insulation
Debris Shelters, Stacked Debris, Grass Mats
• Wood Carving, Spoons & Bowls
• Tree Identification Skills & Journaling
• Introduction to Animal Tracking
• Natural Movement & Awareness
• Natural Fiber String & Cord
• Campfire Cooking & more....

Register Here
Program Dates: October 27-29, 2023
Program Fee: $645 includes all meals & lodging
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Arrive: Friday by 4:00pm, Dinner served at 6:00pm
Depart: Sunday by 12:00, noon.
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Please Note: This program is suitable for adults and older teens. We are not able to accommodate dogs during this retreat.