Weekly Programs--

NEW!! Raccoon Wilderness Adventures Program (Ages 7-12, Brattleboro, VT)
Daughters of the Earth (Westfield, MA)
Heron Home School Program (Amherst, MA)
Swimming Spiders (ages 7-12, Amherst, MA)
Swift Eagles (Leverett, MA)

Monthly Programs--

NEW!! Owls, Otters, and Deer (Bolton, MA)
Fishers in the Forest Program (Northfield, MA)

"If a child is to keep alive an inborn sense of wonder, they need the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with them the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in."
                                Rachel Carson

Mentoring Youth in Nature

This program takes a multi-faceted approach to nature study. Literature, writing, drawing, storytelling, cultural arts, mapping, and mathematics are incorporated in our exploration of the natural world.

Our approach is also multi-sensory. The students are immersed in the Natural World and are encouraged to engage all of their senses. All five senses are invoked in order to stretch the learning experience outside of traditional modalities.

Questions are what we find to be the key to deeper learning. As mentors, we lead individuals to conclusions through the art of questioning. We spark passion, develop the need or desire to know, ask leading questions and then offer resources to gain answers and understanding. This creates a method of deeper awareness in between classes and after the program ends.

Our Curriculum is a holistic approach to self-awareness

• Mammal Studies & Tracking
• Plant Identification & Uses
• Wilderness Living Skills
• Lostproofing, Aidless Navigation
• Bird Language and Awareness Training
• Community Building
• Naturalist Skills
• Earth Philosophy
• Ecology
• Conflict resolution

What To Bring

• Lots of personal stories of nature adventures.
• Backpack
• Extra layer/Fleece
• Bandana
• Water bottle
• Nature books/Resources (optional) encouraged
• Sun screen
• Knife for carving (lock blade only, can order)
• Rain gear
• Bug repellent (no deet please)
• Hearty Lunch
• Snacks
• A Journal
• Winter Weather: tips and what to bring (important for winter programs!)

Click here to go to the registration form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Peace and all the best,

Noel, Frank and all the Earthwork Staff

Our Seasoned Staff

Director

Frank Grindrod

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Frank is the founder of Earthwork programs which is dedicated to teaching people earth skills such as nature awareness, tracking, wilderness living skills, and earth philosophy. He is a graduate of Greenfield Community College's Outdoor Leadership Program. He is currently working as a lead facilitator and mentor for camps, museums, conferences, schools and environmental education centers throughout New England. He continues his education through studies with Tom Brown, Jon Young, Paul Rezendes and others. Frank is a certified First Responder.

Click here to go to the registration form. Classes fill quickly, register early!

Tuition:

Tuition is set based on a sliding scale, usually $45-60 per day for full day programs. Please call us at (413) 522-0338 to find out the current pricing for your program.

Pre-registration online is conditional. Your pre-registration will become fully validated only upon receipt of your conditionally refundable deposit of 50% of the program cost. The other 50% will be due by week three. Upon receipt of your initial deposit, we will send further registration materials. Payment plans and financial aid arrangements for some programs may be available. Send your check or Money Order to:

Earthwork Programs
PO Box 9
Williamsburg Ma 01096

(413) 522-0338

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