All Adult Classes 

APPLIED MAMMAL BONE ANATOMY FOR WILDLIFE TRACKERS AND NATURALISTS
February 21 and 22. 2026

Spend a hands-on weekend exploring the fascinating world of mammal bones and what they reveal about an animal’s life and behavior. Blending lecture, guided exercises, and up-close time with real specimens, this class builds both foundational and advanced skills in wildlife tracking through the lens of bone structure and function.

VILLAGE CLASSES
March 7 and 8, 2026

Tradition and creativity meet in this two-day, hands-on community workshop. Choose from time-honored crafts such as bow making and archery, backpack basket weaving, leather shoemaking, or leather backpack making, and learn directly from a master artisan. Over this rich weekend, you’ll immerse yourself in your chosen craft, developing practical skills and creating a handcrafted piece that’s both functional and uniquely yours.

WILDLIFE TRAILING INTENSIVE
March 21 and 22, 2026

Join regional expert Andrew Stratton of the Olympic Cougar Project for an intensive, small-group course focused on the art of trailing wildlife. Hone your ability to follow animal trails, interpret subtle signs, and understand behavior to elevate your field skills to the next level.

INTERPRETING BIRD BEHAVIOR
March 28, 2026

Birds are constantly communicating about what's happening in the environment through behavior and vocalizations. You, too, can learn the ancient skill of interpreting the voices and movements of birds!

WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
May 16 and 17, 2026

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.

COUGARS OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA: A WEEKEND INTENSIVE
June 13 and 14, 2026

Explore the hidden world of the Peninsula’s apex predator in this two-day introductory field course led by the Olympic Cougar Project’s Andrew Stratton. Through hands-on tracking, field outings, and practical tools for coexistence, you'll gain a grounded understanding of cougar ecology, behavior, and the challenges these animals face in a changing landscape.

WILDLIFE TRAILING INTENSIVE
August 1 and 2, 2026

Join regional expert Andrew Stratton of the Olympic Cougar Project for an intensive, small-group course focused on the art of trailing wildlife. Hone your ability to follow animal trails, interpret subtle signs, and understand behavior to elevate your field skills to the next level.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS WEEKEND COURSE
September 26 and 27, 2026

This course teaches essential wilderness survival skills such as building shelters, making fire, purifying water, tracking, trapping, and identifying wild edible plants through hands-on learning. Participants gain practical knowledge useful for outdoor adventures or natural disasters while deepening their connection to nature and ancestral practices.

WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
October 17 and 18, 2026

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.

INTRO TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSHROOMS
October 24, 2026

Explore the ecology and diversity of Pacific Northwest mushrooms as you learn to identify common species and the habitats they thrive in. With hands-on guidance, you’ll build the skills you need to forage safely and sustainably.

Educators: WA State Clock Hours available for this course.