This will be an experiential day of learning to interpret the stories of the living landscape. From birds returning, frogs calling and breeding, and mammals feeding on rich spring growth (and each other), to wild edibles along the river bank and the history of the land written in tree species and growth, we will endeavor to put together the puzzle pieces that show us how the wild communities around us function and abound at this special time of year. Emphasis will be placed on respect, connection, interpretation of track and sign, and productive times, places, and methods by which to see and experience more of what is happening around us. This class will take place in the diverse landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Please be prepared for a full day off and away!

Instructions: Please dress for the conditions, including good shoes and an extra layer. You may also wish to bring a water bottle, a notebook to take notes, and a camera or other recording device.

Date: Saturday, April 27
Times: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Location: Kickapoo Valley Reserve, La Farge, WI

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines:

• Supporter Level Ticket: $115

• Sustainer Level Ticket: $90

• Supported Level Ticket: $65

Instructor Bio - Nicholas WazeeGale

Nicholas WazeeGale has been a lifelong student of Nature, traditional culture, and sustainability. He is passionate about Nature observation, living closely with the Earth and natural rhythms, hunting and gathering, craft and handwork, and community. He resides in the Driftless region with his wife and children and has taught for DFS, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, and independently for almost 20 years. He is a certified wilderness guide and is a level 4 Track and Sign certificate holder through TCNA/Cybertracker. He and his wife Kindred earn their livelihood teaching outdoor skills and hand craft, running summer camps, and selling fine handcrafts through their business, WildRoots HandCrafts. (Instagram: @wildroots.handcrafts and/or @naturalnuances)