It is Living Wilderness Way. The ancient way, that has been passed down from hunter to hunter from time immemorial.
Rite of Passage for Teens
A teens rite of passage. A wilderness journey to adulthood. Last year I ran across some research that discussed the history of rite of passage into manhood for boys. Recalling my experience of growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, I felt an “aha” while reading about the history of male maturing. -by Henry Poole […]
Young Wolf Youth Camp
The Young wolf represents courage, strength, curiosity, and the trail to becoming a human being. It is the way we teach our girls and boys. The transformation of the wolf child to the adult is a process of time and unfolding. Like a tiny seedling breaking the surface of the earth. It is nurtured by […]
We Train Here
We train here. A metaphor. learning to survive in the shadow of a mountain. Where the sky is great and open. Like our mind curious and open. We train here in forest and meadow where the deer feed and rest. Under a star canopy so clear and bright it takes your breath away. We train […]
Survival Trick Enjoy the Little Things
Enjoy the little things is a survival trick that works. And a consistent theme with the graduates of our 28-day teen apprenticeship course. Survival trick enjoy the little things And Khalil is no exception. Khalil Edson first came to us as a student of our 28-Day Teen Apprenticeship program. I am proud of all my […]
Wilderness Teen Camp: a Wonderful Eye Opening Experience
Wilderness Teen Camp A Testimonial. Last summer I had the good fortune to be a guest at Mark Wienert’s, Lifesong Wilderness Adventures Teen Camp during the month of July. What a great adventure for all involved! The students were a diverse group. One from Holland, another from Chicago and several from the San Francisco Bay […]
Cobra Lily
One fascinating plant species, Darlingtonia californica, or Cobra Lily. Grows in boggy habitats in the western US. This includes southern Oregon and northern California. The Cobra Lily is carnivorous. It lures its prey with a foul-smelling stench, traps it. Then digests insect prey for food. Cobra Lily Although the distribution of the Cobra Lily aka Darlingtonia, is […]
Teen Camp Conservation Project
Teen camp conservation project is held during the month of July. This project is on a remote property in the Eddy mountains of northern California. Each summer our young campers discover the importance of restoration and the techniques used. We developed this program over the years to repair the damage done by illegal off-road drivers. […]
The Simple Thrills of Nature
The simple thrills of nature caught me as I was sitting quietly in the early light of an August morning. I was on the bank of a lake deep in the wilds of southeast Alaska. The musical chatter of Otter at play caught my interest. Otter is one of my favorite animals. The Simple Thrills […]
