The Art of Wandering

When we walk, we naturally go to the fields and woods. What would become of us if we walked only in a garden or mall? What often happens is that, even as we walk through the woods, we cannot easily shake off the village.  A persistant thought about work, family, an upcoming event, a worry, or a memory will run in our heads, and we are not where our bodies are. Too often, we are out of our senses on these walks, when we should be returning to them– what business do we have in the woods if we are thinking of something outside of them?

Some people do not walk at all, others walk on the hilghways, a few walk across lots. Roads are made for horses and men of business. I do not travel on them much comparitavely, because I am not in a hurry to get to any particular place.

During this class, you will learn

• the basics of map and compass reading
• the Lost-Proofing Recipe
• Ecological Land Classification System
• to understand the bioregion with a “Google Earth Mind” and from the Mind’s Eye
• a species list
• biological indicators
• how to track ecosystems, habitat, ecology, trophic levels, biodiversity, biological integrity and degredation

When: July 5, 2009

Where: Sticks and Stones Workshop- Caledon, ON

Cost: $79 (includes instruction and all course materials)  

To register and reserve your space  click here.  Please be sure to register at least one week before class date.

Please send check or money order, payable to Sticks and Stones Wilderness School, after sending your online registration.  You will be sent a confirmation package via email unless otherwise noted.  It will contain a list of what to bring and travel directions.  Please notify us of any changes and inform us via email that Payment has been sent. Thank You.

For further details or questions we can be reached via email at sswsinfo@gmail.com or by phone at 519-216-6842