Youth School Programs 2024-2025 registraiton is open!

Foxwalk Forest School (Ages 5 – 7)

• Tuesdays, WEEKLY, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Putney, VT – OPEN.
• Wednesdays, WEEKLY, 9:00am – 1:00 pm, West Brattleboro, VT – OPEN.

Great Blue Heron Community School (Ages 7 – 15)

• Tuesdays, WEEKLY, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Putney, VT – OPEN. 
• Thursdays, WEEKLY, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Dummerston, VT – Full. Waitlist registration.

Upcoming Adult Programs

Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship with Bob Etzweiler – FULL w/ waitlist

Vermont Wilderness School’s Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship provides quality instruction in wildlife tracking in a wide variety of conditions, over seven weekends spread out across three seasons.

Oct 26 & 27, 2024
Dec 21 & 22, 2024
Jan 18 & 19, 2025
Feb 15 & 16, 2025
Mar 15 & 16, 2025
April 5 & 6, 2025
June 14 & 15, 2025

Introduction to Nature Connection Mentoring with Amy Hyatt

Instructor Amy Hyatt will introduce nature connection mentoring practices and approaches while also surveying the history and current state of the field. Join this workshop that blends instruction/group discussion with outdoor individual practice.

This workshop is designed for:

• educators looking to build their skills and/or develop nature connection programs;

• individuals looking to integrate nature connection practices in their own lives;

• people who are curious to learn more about the history and future of this field.

Lynx Tracking Expedition with Bob Etzweiler

Thursday evening through Sunday morning, February 20-25, 2025

Join Vermont Wilderness School for a long weekend on the trail of one of the most elusive carnivores of the Northeast. The Canada Lynx is built for deep snows, long winters, and big wilderness – all found in the vast lands of Northern Maine. We will spend the weekend together tracking, trailing, learning winter ecology, and building connection with the grey ghost of the North!