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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!
School Year Open Application for Staff Positions 2024 – 2025
Join our incredible Field Staff team for 2024-2025! We are accepting applications from adults and teens interested in Nature Connection Mentoring for 2024 – 2024 School Year Programs.
Positions that are open:
- Lead Mentor for Blue Heron Tuesdays (for younger pod group ages 7 – 9)
Learn more about Employment with VWS. To apply please complete the School Year Staff Application Form.
Affording VWS Programs
SCHOLARSHIPS AND REPARATIONS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL VWS PROGRAMS. Thank you to our many donors for their support of these funds. See our Policies section for more information.
Check out our offerings for adults, offerings for youth, and opportunities to get involved!