April 29, 2017

Alderleaf Blog Has Moved!

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Thanks for following us on this page. We're now blogging on our main site, here:  http://www.wildernesscollege.com/survival-school-blog....
April 29, 2016

April eNews - Open House, Bamboo Propagation, and Upcoming Courses

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In this issue... 1.) Open House at Alderleaf Wilderness College! Join us to find out more about the curriculum offered at Alderleaf Wil...
December 30, 2015

The Monkey Puzzle Tree

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(New permaculture article on the Alderleaf website!) By Chris Byrd Monkey puzzle trees are becoming an increasing part of the suburba...
December 4, 2015

Reptile & Amphibian Tracking and More!

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Learn about our new Reptile & Amphibian Tracking Course with field guide author, Filip Tkaczyk; and other recent news: http://www.wild...
July 7, 2015

Field Guide and Book Project Connections!

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Learn about some of the amazing field guides and book projects that various guest teachers and Alderleaf staff have been involved with! ht...
May 23, 2015

Alderleaf's May 2015 eNewsletter

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See recent highlights from the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program, read about the Pros & Cons of Survival Fire Starters, and l...
February 13, 2015

New Slideshow! Creating the Alderleaf Campus

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Before and after photos showing how we transformed an average rural property into the Alderleaf Campus using a permaculture approach!
October 29, 2014

New Article: Primitive Fire-Making Tips for the Pacific Northwest

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by Gabe Garms They say that if you can succeed with a bow drill fire in the winter months in the Pacific Northwest, then you can succ...
August 6, 2014

Become a Wildlife Tracker!

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Space is available in our upcoming Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship which begins Sept 13th: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tra...
July 29, 2014

Survival Shows: Entertainment vs Reality

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By Gabe Garms I’m happy that wilderness survival is getting more and more attention in the media. However, I’ve noticed that there is ...
June 3, 2014

How to Grow a Garden Using Permaculture Principles

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This is an excellent time of year to work on creating a beautiful and bountiful garden.  Learn how to design your garden using natural s...
May 27, 2014

Alderleaf's May eNewsletter is up!

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Check out Alderleaf's May eNewsletter - Stinging Nettle Tea, Recent Highlights, and Upcoming Courses: http://www.wildernesscollege.com...
May 9, 2014

Tracking Evaluations 2014

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Here are some highlights from the students amazing experience going through the CyberTracker Tracking Evaluations.  We are very proud of...
April 11, 2014

Antiviral Herbs

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Did you know that some medicinal plants have antiviral properties?  Read more about the top 10 antiviral herbs here: http://www.wilder...
March 7, 2014

Making Bows and Arrows

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Check out our recent class on making bows and arrows out of local wood.  Students made their own bows and arrows, and also learned to sh...
February 21, 2014

Alderleaf Winter Trip January 2014 Part 1

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Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program students just returned from an epic week long adventure in the cold and snow of the north-central...
February 14, 2014

Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship - January 2014

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Check out highlights from January's Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship weekend: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/wildlife-tracking-appre...
January 23, 2014

AWCP Week 14 - Survival and Permculture

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Week 14 was packed with all kinds of activities including skills in wilderness survival skills such as traps, snares and cordage.  This we...
January 2, 2014

Advanced Fire Skills and More: Weeks 12 & 13 2013

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Check out highlights from December in the Wilderness Certification Program: http://www.wildernesscollege.com/advanced-fire-skills-week-12...
December 20, 2013

Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship: Shrub-Steppe Species

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The Alderleaf wildlife tracking apprenticeship had amazing adventures tracking the wildlife species of the shrub-steppe habitat of centra...
December 18, 2013

Flintknapping Course Added to the 2014 Schedule!

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Join expert flintknapper / special guest teacher, Dan Stueber, to learn the ancient skill of flintknapping! In this hands on class studen...
December 10, 2013

New Alderleaf Alumni Page!

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Check out how 21 of our amazing alumni are using their Alderleaf education! http://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-alumni.html
December 5, 2013

Week 10 & 11

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Two more exciting weeks of the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program have just been completed.  Week 10 included studies in bird lan...
November 22, 2013

How to make a Tincture

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Ever wondered how to make your own medicinal tinctures?  Check out this new instructional article by Alderleaf instructor, Georgie Lilgre...
November 18, 2013

Week 8 & 9 of the Certification Program

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Students of the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program learned flintknapping and how to make stone tools during week 8.  During week ...