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about cascadia wild classes

Cascadia Wild offers a variety of nature education classes, study groups, stewardship activities, and informal lectures for people interested in increasing their nature IQ.
Topics include animal tracking, botany and wild plant foraging, wildflower hikes, mycology and mushrooms, ecology, wilderness survival, stone age crafts, connecting to place, and much more.
Ours is a professional, yet relaxed environment that encourages people to learn through exploration and fun. Our hands-on classes combine modern ecological knowledge with ancient ways of living with nature, blending the scientific and the intuitive, and reflecting of our belief that the natural world is not just something we observe - it is something we participate in. Our goal is to enable people to deepen their connection to the natural world, and through that, to their community and each other.
​We also offer custom courses and workshops by request. Please contact us for more information.
For other upcoming events, workshops, and clubs, click here.
​See all events on our calendar.
KIDS POLICY: Most of our classes, clubs, and events are family friendly. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Current Class schedule, 2019-2020
Bird Language
​Introduction to Bird Language: February 19 2020, 6pm-8pm
*CANCELED: Bird Language Series: 8-course program; March - April 2020
Botany
Check back in Spring 2020 for new classes
Naturalist Training Program
Naturalist Training Program: 8-course series; ​March - November 2020 *POSTPONED until May
Outdoor Survival Skills
​Navigation: June 13 2020; 9am-6pm
​Tracking
Wildlife Tracking at Sauvie Island: October 12 2019, 8:30am-2pm
Trailing: November 2&3 2019, 9am-5pm
Pressure Releases: the Science and Interpretation of Soil Movement in Tracking: December 7&8 2019, 9am-4pm
Cybertracker Track and Sign Evaluation with David Moskowitz: February 15-16 2020
Advanced Sign Tracking: March 7 2020, 9am-4pm
*CANCELED: Introduction to Wildlife Tracking at Hoyt Arboretum: March 21 2020, 9am-12pm
*CANCELED: Wildlife Tracking at Fernhill Wetlands: April 5 2020, 1-3pm. FREE
New classes are offered often. 
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