About Us

Cascadia Wild is a nonprofit (501) (3c) organization whose mission is to inspire personal connection to nature and community. We strive to awaken people's feelings of kinship with nature and increase their understanding of how we are ultimately a part of, and sustained by, the natural world. Cascadia Wild combines ancient and modern ecological wisdom, teaching the language of nature through such forms as wilderness living skills, animal tracking, sensory awreness routines, the science of ecology, ethnobotany, and environmental stewardship.

Our unique style of mentoring draws from techniques used by indigenous cultures worldwide. We believe in using hands-on, experiential learning that engages all of the senses, tapping into a person's own natural curiosity, in using nature as the teacher, and in combining learning with stewardship. In all of our activities, we hope to foster the awareness of a native tracker along with the knowldege of a modern scientist. Our goal is to provide people with a sense of place, both in the natural world an in their community, which will lead them to become responsible stewards who will caretake their environment and communities for future generations.

 

"Creatively inspiring personal connection to community and nature"