A day devoted to seeking Nature's wintertime secrets. We will explore the marshes, forests, and meadows, and learn what great opportunities to connect to the land this season offers. Though largely an exploration there will be lessons on recognizing tree species by bark and form, seeing sign of illusive local mammals, learning how some of our smallest birds tough out winter, and even learning what nutrition and medicine the winter wilds offer us. Winter can quickly turn from a burden to a bliss with the right gear, an inquisitive mind, brisk movement and connected engagement with the snowy wilds.

Date: Saturday, February 3
Times: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: Adults only
Ages 14+ are welcome to enroll if accompanied by a participating adult.
Location: Kickapoo Valley Reserve, La Farge, WI

Instructions: Warm winter gear is very important here. Warm winter boots with removable insulation liners, warm gloves, mitts, layers on upper body and lower, etc. We will be moving but also stopping. Due to regulation updates, we will not be able to have a fire.

Sliding Scale Course Fee:

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)