Upcoming Courses & Events:
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2023 Course Schedule: Spring/Summer
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(Live Course)
Stinging Nettle: Our Spring Plant Ally
Forest Forage + Mindful Nature Engagement + Nettle Recipes + Picnic
With Instructor Wildkind Jess
Saturday April 8, Olympia Washington | $65 | 10 am to 1 pm
18 and under are free with parent who enrolls. Wildkind Academy wants to support families who learn and play together in nature
Jess Caldwell founder of Wildkind Academy is thrilled to welcome you to a beautiful forest trail at Millersylvania State Park in Olympia to explore our spring plant ally, Urtica Dioica (stinging nettle). You will receive a Field Notes Plant Ally sheet to tak a deep dive into edibility, medicinal uses and utilitarian function. Bring a lunch to picnic in community with fellow foragers and enjoy homemade nettle cookies. Multiple recipes will be shared to use with your wild harvest.
(Zoom Course)
Stinging Nettle: Our Spring Plant Ally
With Instructor Wildkind Jess
Thursday April 13 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PST | $30
Jess Caldwell founder of Wildkind Academy, is thrilled to meet with you via Zoom to explore our spring plant ally Urtica Dioica (stinging nettle).
What better way to honor the arrival of spring than to learn about one of our greatest spring allies, the stinging nettle plant which grows abundantly worldwide.
Humans were meant to interact with the many gifts of nature. Our intimate connection to the wild begins with observation, direct interaction and an open mind and heart to welcome the opportunity to learn and engage.
We will deep dive into edibility, medicinal uses and utilitarian function and each participant will receive a Field Notes Plant Ally Info Sheet as well a numerous recipes for your wild harvesting. Resources will be provided.
Meet fellow foragers and nature lovers!
Rewilding is the new self-care...
Class is limited to 20 ~ Register Early! Feel free to invite friends and family to join you. Specific class details will be emailed prior to class.
(Zoom Course)
WAY OF THE WILDKIND
Spring Rewilding Course For Women on Zoom
Lifestyle Design + Seasonal Alignment + Holistic Health + Leadership + Connection + Community
With Founder Jess Caldwell
We meet by Zoom before the New Moon
Sundays | May 21 through June 18 | 8 AM to 9 AM pst
(Live Zoom Sessions to welcome more of our Sisters)
Align with nature | Awaken the senses | Activate the body | Enhance intuition | Enliven the mind | Celebrate ALIVENESS
9 Day Colorado Wilderness Immersion & Skills Training
With Instructors Wildkind Jess & Colorado Mountain Man Jason
Cripple Creek Colorado home of The Survival University
July 22-30, 2023 | $1550
Wildkind Academy is partnering with The Survival University for a 9-day curated experience for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, survivalists and of course Wildkind… To live, learn and play in partnership with the land in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Develop the hard skills of an advanced woodsman/woodswoman, grow in confidence to be independent in the outdoors, increase mental resilience and feel the pure joy of living in the presence of the wild. In this integrative learning environment that will greatly advance your knowledge, we will gaze at the stars, swim under the sun, laugh around the campfire and create friendships that will last a lifetime.
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2023 Upcoming Courses & Events Overview ~ Mark you Calendars!
April 8: Spring Nettle Forage + Mindful Nature Engagement + Nettle Recipes | Olympia Washington
April 13: Zoom Course: Spring Nettles, Our Spring Plant Ally + Nettle Recipes with Wildkind Jess
May 21 through June 18 (Sunday"s): Way of the Wildkind Spring Session: Holistic Health, Seasonal alignment, Rewilding and Women's Leadership
June 4: Morel Mushroom Forage (registration opens soon)
July 13-16: Hunting Immersion Weekend & Wilderness Skills Training (Washington) with Guest Instructor Ray Livingston (Registration opens soon)
July 22-30: 9 Day Colorado Wilderness Immersion & Skills Training (Cripple Creek Colorado)
September 15-17: 3-Day Wilderness Skills Training & Survival 101 with The Survival University (Olympia Washington)
September 15-19: 5-Day Wilderness Skills Training & Survival 101 & 102 with the Survival University (Olympia Washington)
September 29-October 1 Animal Processing & Butchering with Guest Instructor Jason the Butcher (Olympia Washington) Registration opens soon)
2024 Courses
July 2024: Wilderness First Responder (WFR 80 hours) with Offgrid Medic, LLC
July 2024: Wilderness First Aid (WFA 16 hours) with Offgrid Medic, LLC
July 2024: CPR/AED/Choking (3 hours Adult, child & infant) with Offgrid Medic, LLC
WE PARTNER WITH SOME OF THE BEST EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD
"I have enjoyed working with Jess and Wildkind Academy. Jess’ energy and enthusiasm behind her mission are uplifting and contagious. Our first partnership was our shellfish Foraging course. She took great care to make sure all the participants were in good hands. I appreciate her drive, attention to detail, and follow-through and look forward to working together on more of our hunting and gathering courses."
~ Bruce McGlenn | Human Nature Hunting
Cancellations, Refunds, Transfer of Courses/Events:
Since our courses require planning, materials, location fees, guest instructor fees and spots are limited, we do not offer refunds unless you can communicate with us at least 10 days in advance, prior to the event/course you purchased. You are welcome to find someone else to attend on your behalf who can purchase the course directly from you if you are within the 10 days. For retreats or courses that are 5 days in duration or more, we require a communication of at least 30 days in advance. As an alternative to cancelling, you may transfer funds as a credit towards other classes for up to 1 year by calling or emailing and asking to transfer the money you paid towards another scheduled course/event. It is not guaranteed that the original purchased class type will be available and by rescheduling, you accept this risk.
For guest instructor classes, refunds will not be given unless you contact us within 10 days of purchasing the course. Their classes are infrequent and limited, and we pay guest instructors in advance, therefore you are paying to hold your spot for their classes. If you are unable to attend once you have paid, you will either have to find another person to attend in your place or you forfeit your purchase. If you find another person to attend, please contact us so that we can change the class roster.
Refund or cancellation requests the day before a scheduled course will forfeit the purchase of your class unless you can find someone to take your spot. Contact us to inquire about a credit for a future course/event and this would be at the discretion of Wildkind Academy. No-shows forfeit their entire class amount and no refund or credit will be issued unless a valid reason is given, again at the discretion of Wildkind Academy. Failure to show up at a course/event or leaving early from a course/event will not warrant a refund or credit.
On a rare occasion due to circumstances beyond the control of Wildkind Academy, it may be necessary for a course or event to be canceled. If an event/course is cancelled or rescheduled, a full refund will be offered along with the opportunity of a credit for a future event (to be used within 2 years)
