How to make a Tincture

Ever wondered how to make your own medicinal tinctures?  Check out this new instructional article by Alderleaf instructor, Georgie Lilgreen: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-make-a-tincture.html

Week 8 & 9 of the Certification Program

Students of the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program learned flintknapping and how to make stone tools during week 8.  During week 9 they were introduced to the principles and practices of permaculture.  Read the update here: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/flint-knapping-and-permaculture-weeks-8-and-9-2013.html

Chantrelle Mushrooms Article

Learn more about those delicious and elusive gifts of the forest, chantrelle mushrooms: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/chantrelle-mushrooms.html

Central Washington Field Trip: Week 7 - 2013

For week 7 of the Wilderness Certification, we headed out on a field trip to the dry habitats of central Washington State to study desert ecology, tracking, and medicinal plants. http://www.wildernesscollege.com/central-washington-field-trip-week-7-2013.html

Knife Care & Carving, Plant Families, and Elk Trailing: Week 6 - 2013

During week 6 of the Wilderness Certification Program our students learned about plant family identification, how to properly carve and care for knives, and how to trail elk in a forested environment. http://www.wildernesscollege.com/knife-care-plant-families-elk-trailing-week-6-2013.html