“This program is designed to hold a learning space for women and non-binary people who would like to experience a playful way of connecting to nature and learn introductory bushcraft and camping skills!“

Let’s face it – sawing logs, camping in the woods and tending a fire can be intimidating for many of us… especially if you’re not a man. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’ve ever craved a supportive space to learn how to be at home in the woods, join us. There is something magical that happens when a group of people get together and use their hearts, minds and bodies to experience the web of interconnectedness within the natural world. We become stronger and more relaxed, even when we face the coldest of weather conditions or the thickest of forests.

This program is designed to hold a learning space for women and non-binary people who would like to experience a playful way of connecting to nature and learn introductory bushcraft and camping skills. Our common goal will be to develop confidence and a sense of comfort in the outdoors as a group and as individuals. We will dive into playful activities that open up our senses to nature; we will examine ways to safely experience the outdoors while practicing bushcraft skills, doing handcrafts and generally having a good time together. And… we will be doing most of this in the city! This program is an opportunity to get closer to our urban ecosystems and discover them through the changes of the seasons and the night time. We invite you to come to the course with your inner-child’s eagerness to experience the wonders and magic of Nature.

This program will end with a two night camp-out trip where we will fine tune our skills, go on hikes and feel cozy amongst the trees, birds and forest critters.

Some of the topics covered:

Orientation:
• Recognizing landmarks, songlines
• Introduction to compass and maps
• Lost-proofing

Tracking:
• Awareness of self and others (humans and other animals)
• Introduction to reading tracks

Shelters:
• Knots, tarps, natural shelters

Fire:
• Components of fire-making
• Learning about different types of wood, recognizing dry wood
• Fire structures, different ways of starting a fire

Plants:
• Learning about plants, medicinal uses, edible plants
• Harvest ethics

Handcrafts and Bushcraft:
• Using a saw, whittling with a knife
• Safety guidelines for each tool
• Cordage
• Willow basket-making

How to prepare yourself materially and mentally for a camping trip

In each of our sessions together, we will do at least one game and one sensory activity. Be ready to play and maybe even laugh a little…

Instructors:

Laura Molina (she/her) & Cleo da Fonseca (she/her), special guest instructors.

Schedule & Location(s):

The program will take place on Thursdays, twice a month from 5pm to 8pm at Mont Royal and Parc Angrignon on the following days:

2022:
October 27th
November 10th
November 24th
December 8th

2023:
February 16th
March 4th (Kahnawake, 1pm – 4pm)
March 16th
March 30th
April 13th
April 27th
May 11th
May 26th to 28th ***

Price:

For the Spring 2023 season, the price is at: $500 + tx

It is possible to pay in multiple installments through our registration platform.

We will send a welcome email with all the information 1 week before the program starts.

Click here to register!

Contact us at programmescoyote.office@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments!

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