More detailed information about paths:
Check-in phone calls are an available option for all paths

FOX’S PATH is a great introduction to nature-based mentoring. It is designed to inspire curiosity and foster connection with the natural world. Participants attend a monthly SKILLS based workshop offered by WYP lead staff. SKILLS programs will cover a broad range of topics. Example topics are: knowing your hazards, inner tracking, navigation, sensory awareness, fire by friction, art of questioning, edible plants, animal processing, basics of bird language and identification, theories of the medicine wheel and more. A commitment of at least one WYP season is required to participate.  For any person, 18 and older, who would like to strengthen their connection to nature and understanding of nature-based mentoring.  Participants attend monthly SKILLS based workshops put on by Wilderness Youth Project lead staff from 12:00pm - 2:15pm on the third Wednesday of every month, September through May.  A minimum commitment of one WYP season is required to participate.  This is an excellent compliment to the WYP volunteer experience.

HAWK’S PATH is perfect for someone who is interested in the field of nature-based mentoring and deepening their own connection to the natural world.  A participant on this path attends one or more weekend camping programs. The camping program, REFLECTIONS, will create the space for participants to identify their goals, opportunities for growth, and curiosities regarding nature connection and nature-based mentoring.  Hands-on skills and practices of inner tracking (self-reflection) will be emphasized.

HERON’S PATH is designed for someone who is committed to deepening their own connection and understanding of the natural world.  A participant on Heron’s Path attends monthly SKILLS based workshops and at least one weekend camping programs within a span of nine months.  SKILLS programs will cover a broad range of topics.  Example topics are: knowing your hazards, navigation, sensory awareness, fire by friction, art of questioning, edible plants, animal skinning, basics of bird language and identification,  theories of the medicine wheel and more.  The camping program, REFLECTIONS, will create the space for participants to identify their goals, opportunities for growth, and curiosities regarding nature connection and nature-based mentoring.  Hands-on skills and practices of inner tracking (self-reflection) will be emphasized.  The weekends will be a great time for participants to spend additional time on the skills learned during the monthly workshops.

COYOTE’S PATH  A participant traveling on the Coyote’s Path commits to volunteering with Wilderness Youth Project on a weekly basis for one school year and attends the monthly SKILLS workshops and the three weekend camp outs, REFLECTIONS.  This is an ideal path for someone who is interested in developing the skills of a nature-based mentor and is committed to deepening their own connection and understanding of the natural world.  Please read the above descriptions of the Fox’s and Heron’s Path for more details.

DATES, LOCATIONS & TIMES:
SKILLS
Tucker’s Grove Park, Area 2
12:00pm - 2:15pm
3rd Wednesday of each month, Sept. ‘11 - May ‘12

2011

September 21
October 19
November 16
December 14 (2nd Wednesday b/c 3rd Wednesday is during Winter Break)

2012

January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16

• October 15 & 16
• February 11 & 12
• May 19 & 20

• Any participant may choose to be paired with a WYP North (Lead) staff to have bi-weekly check-ins.  The participant will receive support and guidance from the North to assist in reaching their goals while answering and formulating questions along the way.
• There are a limited number of participants that we will accept for this opportunity,  therefore there will be a special application process for these spaces.

PRICES:
The ‘Volunteer Price’ below is offered to current school year WYP program volunteers only.