Our workshops are designed to bring new skills and opportunities to adults and families. We have designed these programs to teach practical skills and give pathways for people who want to connect with nature in a way they never have. It’s incredibly difficult to find the tools and motivation to learn, especially if the outdoors aren’t a comfortable place. We’d like to change that. Sign up as an individual or bring some friends!
Get hands-on with essential wilderness survival skills in this full-day immersive workshop. Using only minimal tools and resources, we will cover the critical skills that allow you to survive the challenges an unexpected night in the woods may bring about. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on old skills, you'll learn skills that include: Knife and saw safety; tarp and natural shelter building; ferro rod fire starting; and campfire cooking.
Workshop Details:
Dates: August 16 & October 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages: Ages 16+ (minors must attend with a registered adult)
Capacity: 20 participants
Cost: $100 per person | $150 per pair/couple
Marsh Sanctuary, B Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, USA
Registration dates: Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025
Program dates: Aug 16, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025
RegisterDiscover the hidden stories of the forest through the ancient art of animal tracking. This 2-hour workshop introduces the fundamentals of reading tracks, trails, and signs to better understand the animals around us. Perfect for nature lovers, families, and aspiring trackers. This repeating program can be taken as a standalone class or taken multiple times. Each class will be different as the tracks we find will be different.
Workshop Details:
Dates: September 13, October 11, November 15, December 13
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 16 must attend with a registered adult)
Capacity: 25 participants
Cost: $30 per person per session | $50 per pair/couple | $65 per family (one vehicle)
Marsh Sanctuary, B Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, USA
Registration dates: Jul 16, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
Program dates: Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
RegisterLearn the fundamentals of primitive fire-making. In this hands-on session, you’ll practice safe carving techniques, make your own friction fire kit to bring home, and understand the role of materials, technique, and mindset in fire creation. Participants should expect to leave having made fire by friction with a kit carved by their own hands.
Workshop Details:
Date: October 18
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults and mature youth ages 12+ (minors must attend with a registered adult)
Capacity: 25 participants
Cost: $55 per person | $95 per pair/couple
Marsh Sanctuary, B Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, USA
Registration dates: Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Program dates: Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
RegisterThe forest is always speaking—are you listening? In this experiential workshop, you’ll learn to decode the language of birds, animal movements, and ecological rhythms. Ideal for hikers, naturalists, and anyone looking to deepen their awareness in nature. This workshop will involve sitting in silence for a long period of time. Participants should be able to be quiet and still for up to an hour.
Workshop Details:
Date: September 20
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Ages 18+
Capacity: 25 participants
Cost: $30 per person | $50 per pair/couple
Marsh Sanctuary, B Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, USA
Registration dates: Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025
Program dates: Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
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