Educational Programs
Welcome to Archway Adventures! We are excited to share this “adventure” with you. You honor us by partnering up on this lofty goal.
Knowing Your World
Study in 3s Where Applicable
– What plants and animals share your yard, neighborhood and State
– Know your directions, which way is North, East, South and West
– Emergency plan for home and family
Connecting to Nature and Increasing Your Awareness
The following are some tried and true techniques for connecting to nature. For more information on classes regarding these, please contact us at archwayadventures123@gmail.com
– Owl Approaches Forest
– The Sit
– Wide Angle Vision
– Thanksgiving Address
– Quiet Observation
– Mapping and Journaling
– Dynamic Meditation
– Fox Walking and Wide Angle Vision
Tracking:
– Who goes there?
– What wildlife is in your area, number of toes, gaits, patterns, compression shape, basic measuring techniques
– Sign Tracking
– Habitat and landscape study, trails, chews, hair, color/texture changes, light and shadow, scat
Man tracking
– Similarities and differences from animal tracking, how to track people
– Scent Tracking
– A dog’s perspective
Wilderness Survival
– The 4 laws of Survival: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food (this is long term)
– Identify weather patterns and cloud formations in your area
– Where is water, how can it be purified?
– Learn how to read a topo map
– Identify natural shelters
– Create a essential list for outdoor excursions
Earth Skills
– Weaving, beadwork, wood working, cordage
– Primitive fire making, shelter
– Weed wisdom, food and medicinal
– Cooking from scratch
Druid Studies
Crann Na Cailli Grove
Spirituality through nature, celebrating the 8 ceremonies of the turning of the year.
www.crannnacailli.org
Finding Purpose and Your Voice
– The Power of You – DOWNLOAD PDF– Creative writing in nature
– Meditation gardens
Self-Sustainability & Small Footprint
– Growing your own food – individualized plans
– Gardens and farm animals
– Community sharing/ bartering
– Volunteer – plan, plant, caretake/harvest
– Wild harvest
– Creating herbal supplements
– Re-use
– Re-purpose –
The Step-Up Program
Giving gently used/still working items to the local community through facebook market place, Craigslist, word of mouth to families and individuals in need. Items are sold under market value or free. Vehicles, trailers, planters, heaters, food, anything to help supplement and improve life.
If you have items you no longer need, please consider giving to this program. Contact us today.
– Re-cycle
– Caretake your place
– Alternative energy
Visiting Instructors
Archway Adventure is creating a dynamic model for individual action to create a positive impact in their lives, community and environment.
Workshops & Classes
Weekend Workshops and/or Day Classes
Any of the above topics can be taught upon request or contact us for scheduled programs.
Day Classes
Generally run 2-3 hours on site $35 a person groups of 3-20, off site, add $20 per person
Individual programs at facility $150, off site $250 within a 50-mile radius
Weekend Workshops