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What are we learning at EarthWalk?
We are learning to be nature-rooted, compassionate, resilient community members who take care of one another and the earth!
EarthWalk White Pine Artwork by Erik Gillard
EarthWalk Learning includes:
Nature as our primary teacher
... growing, expanding and deepening relationships with all of nature as our kin.
Outdoor Living skills to build our resilience
... experiencing living in relationship with the land in all seasons.
Community-building to grow and tend our relationships
... caring for and helping others through collaborating, connecting, sharing, and welcoming a multi-generational community.
Stewardship as a living practice of our collective vision
...caring for the earth together by deepening relationships with our own community and the land we call home.
EarthWalk Learning is guided by the Core Routines of Nature Connection, documented in Coyotes Guide co-authored by Jon Young, AND, have been practiced by EarthWalk children, teens, adults, elders and educators since 2005.
EarthWalk "Core Routines":
Giving Thanks
Acknowledging Abenaki Land
Nature Museum & Library
Observing & Questioning
Sensory Awareness
Fox-walking & Owl-eyes
Nature Names
Singing Songs
Playing Games
Outdoor Living Skills
'Childs Passion'
Sit Spot
Nature Stories
Nature Journaling
Storytelling
Life-long learning:
beginning with gratitude
honoring & remembering
following our curiosity
paying attention
engaging our senses
moving mindfully and aware
expanding our relationships
joining our voices in song
engaging in play and joy
building resilience
following our passion
being present with the land
sharing experiences
creating connections
guiding a culture of peace
Some EarthWalk Learning Activities are: making crafts, foraging for wild edibles, listening to the birds, sharing our gratitude, shelter-building, making a fire, carving a spoon, wading in the brook, nature journaling, basket-weaving, exploring wetlands, singing songs, cooking over the fire, making cordage, finding medicinal plants, wildlife tracking, sharing nature stories, bow-drill fire-making, helping others, stewardship projects, storytelling & more!