All Adult Classes
2024
OLYMPIC PENINSULA TRACKING IMMERSION — APEX PREDATOR - FULL
Email to be added to the waitlist, info@cedarrootschool.org,
October 2024 through May 2025, meeting monthly (except for January)
The Olympic Peninsula tracking immersion involves 7 weekends over 8 months of intense concentrated skills, utilizing one of the largest cougar projects in the world as our curriculum’s cornerstone! Our highly trained staff will take you on monthly adventures through many amazing ecosystems in and around the Olympic mountains. Participants will receive hands-on training covering all of the fundamentals of wildlife tracking.
LEARNING TO WEAVE WITH WILLOW
December 7, 2024
Join local farmer and weaver Rachael Van Laanen for a day of creating small projects that help participants become accustomed to working with willow. Techniques learned are essential building blocks for all other willow basket projects.
2025
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT: FRICTION FIRE WORKSHOP
January 11, 2025
During the darkest time of the year, practice one of the most ancient arts of survival: building a fire with friction!
VILLAGE CLASS WEEKEND
February 14, 15 and 16, 2025
Tradition meets creativity with our unique hands-on Village Class experience. Bow Making/Archery, Felted Boots, Backpack Basket Making, Leather Shoemaking, Knife Handle Carving, Arrow Making, and Leather Backpack Making are being taught simultaneously in the same space. This allows participants to be exposed to several arts while focusing on one specific skill.
WILDERNESS SKILLS WEEKEND
March 22 and 23, 2025
Delve into the fundamentals of wilderness survival with our weekend workshop! Over the course of two days, you'll have the opportunity to attain the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the great outdoors.
WILDLIFE TRAILING INTENSIVE
March 29 and 30, 2025
Join Olympic Cougar Project’s Andrew Stratton for a comprehensive weekend course focused on wildlife trailing. This intensive program covers identifying tracks, following trails, understanding animal behavior, and using tracking tools, combining theory with hands-on field exercises to enhance your trailing and tracking skills.
PNW PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND ECOLOGY WALK
May 10, 2025
Join botanist and geologist Mark Darrach for an inspiring day of exploration on the Olympic Peninsula, where you'll discover native plants and ecology while hiking through a rare old-growth forest. Enjoy engaging discussions on plant identification and the region's geology for a rich learning experience!
WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
May 17 and 18, 2025
Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org). David actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion.
KNOT TYING ESSENTIALS: LEARN 6 MUST-KNOW KNOTS
October 11, 2025
Join us for an engaging knot-tying class where you'll learn six essential knots for outdoor adventures, from securing tarps in thunderstorms to towing cars. Whether your new to knot-tying or simply need a refresher, this hands-on session will equip you with practical skills for various scenarios!
WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
October 18 and 19, 2025
Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org). David actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion.