
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Practical 16 hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid training combining classroom lecture and hands on practice for managing injuries in delayed-help outdoor scenarios. Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED can be added Saturday evening; optional overnight lodging available.
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Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.
Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.

Hands-on workshop teaching how to assemble compact first aid kits tailored to herbalists and survivalists, blending wilderness first aid protocols with herb based remedies, trauma care supplies, and lightweight packing strategies.

Hands-on workshop teaching how to assemble compact first aid kits tailored to herbalists and survivalists, blending wilderness first aid protocols with herb based remedies, trauma care supplies, and lightweight packing strategies.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to assemble compact first aid kits tailored to herbalists and survivalists, blending wilderness first aid protocols with herb based remedies, trauma care supplies, and lightweight packing strategies.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.
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Practical, instructor-led infant CPR and basic first aid training with hands-on mannequin practice and doula-led guidance for caregivers seeking life-saving skills for newborns and infants.
Practical, instructor-led infant CPR and basic first aid training with hands-on mannequin practice and doula-led guidance for caregivers seeking life-saving skills for newborns and infants.
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Hands on wildcrafting apprenticeship focused on seasonal foraging, plant identification, and making medicinal tinctures and salves from local herbs. Field walks around Red Moon Herbs emphasize safety, ethics, and small batch herbal production.
Hands on chainsaw skills training for women teaching safe operation, basic maintenance, and cutting techniques in an outdoor farm setting. Beginner friendly workshop focused on practical drills and tool safety.
Hands on chainsaw skills training for women teaching safe operation, basic maintenance, and cutting techniques in an outdoor farm setting. Beginner friendly workshop focused on practical drills and tool safety.
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Short interactive online training teaching simple, powerful strategies for formal and informal leaders to support others after crisis, emphasizing practical community-centered crisis response and tools for immediate emotional care.

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Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
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Hands-on beginner workshop focusing on earring construction and basic jewelry techniques in Wilderness Muse's craft studio; participants practice designing, assembling, and finishing simple earrings in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

Hands-on beginner workshop focusing on earring construction and basic jewelry techniques in Wilderness Muse's craft studio; participants practice designing, assembling, and finishing simple earrings in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
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Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

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Swirling inks and floated pigments are combed into vibrant marble patterns in a hands on beginner workshop teaching suminagashi and ebru paper marbling techniques, with materials provided for immediate practice.

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Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

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Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
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Refreshing waterfall micro-retreat blending gentle yoga and nature immersion beside cascading falls, with cooling mist and guided breathwork. Short guided meditation and restorative relaxation help reset body and mind for all levels.
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Sunlit mountaintop yoga flows integrating vortex style breath and gentle asana in a compact micro retreat; expect mindful movement, panoramic ridge views, and grounding morning practices for all experience levels.