Courses
A Note on Tuition / Accessibility:
One of the central aspects of our work at SRI is to make this kind of training and education more accessible. In addition to our multiple offerings that are led by and held specifically for BIPOC / PGM and the LGBTQ communities, we also offer robust tuition assistance to folks who've experienced any kind of structural oppression related to race, class, gender, sexuality, or disability.
To register for any of our programs using tuition assistance,
The Holistic Garden
with Chris Grataski
Join us for this two-day class to learn the fundamentals of thinking like an ecosystem and tending your garden holistically. We’ll cover a variety of big picture concepts that help gardeners navigate the seemingly endless decisions we face each year.
Price
$150
When
Sold Out
Wildlife Tracking Fundamentals
with Marcia Karr
Wildlife Tracking is the art and science of interpreting signs of wildlife activity in the landscape. Through the careful observation of tracks and the multitude of subtle patterns left behind by mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, wind and more, we can learn to see beyond the merely human terrain that often dominates our attention.
Price
$185
When
July 12-13
Wilderness First Responder
in partnership with NOLS
Our 10-day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification course is for anyone who works or plays outside extensively, and especially those who are regularly in austere environments where access to medical care will be delayed or communication may be unreliable.
Price
$1100
When
Coming Soon!
Turning Wooden Bowls
with Zach Chrisinger
Learn to make beautiful wooden bowls using a foot-powered lathe, a woodworking tool that's been in use since the 13th century! We'll introduce you to bowl design, turning techniques, a variety of tools, and the process of drying and finishing a bowl.
Price
$250
When
Sold Out
Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills
Level One
with Chris Grataski
BWS Level 1 introduces participants to the foundational skills and competencies of wilderness survival. You will learn practical and technical skills that are essential in emergency contexts, many of which are relevant in urban and non-emergency situations as well.
Price
$480
When
August 7-10
Willow Basketry
with Talcon Quinn
This 2-day course will introduce participants to the beauty of working with willow. You’ll learn the foundational tools and techniques of the wicker tradition, creating a round or oval basket to take home, plus the skill and knowledge necessary for continuing your weaving journey.
Price
$325
When
August 23-24
Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival
Weekend (a Queer Affinity Event)
with Trainer Bee & Friends
Join us for a 3-day immersive experience of shared learning in a safe and enlivening context that is led by and specifically for Queer folks! During our three days together, people of all skill levels will have the opportunity to deepen our competency, confidence, and literacy around fire, shelter, water, food, and first aid in a safe and enlivening affinity space. As we ease into our time, we’ll meander and pivot our attention as needed and will likely explore a variety of subjects useful to everyone, whether you're at home in the woods or have spent most of your time elsewhere. Topics are likely to vary widely, from reading the landscape and plant identification to field expedient shelter design, critical knots, and best practices for starting fire in the rain. For more information, feel free to reach out through our contact form!
Price
FREE
When
Sept. 12-14
Wildlife Track & Sign Certification (a Queer Affinity Event)
with Daniel Hansche
This 2-day immersive learning experience introduces you to the world of wildlife track and sign as seen through the eyes of a professional tracker and educator, in a safe and inclusive space that is held by and for the LGBTQ community.
Price
FREE
When
Sept. 15-17
Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Weekend (a BIPOC Affinity Event)
with Trainer Bee and Friends
Join us for a 3-day immersive experience of shared learning in a safe and enlivening context that is led by and specifically for BIPOC folks! During our three days together, people of all skill levels will have the opportunity to deepen our competency, confidence, and literacy around fire, shelter, water, food, and first aid in a safe and enlivening affinity space. As we ease into our time, we’ll meander and pivot our attention as needed and will likely explore a variety of subjects useful to everyone, whether you're at home in the woods or have spent most of your time elsewhere. Topics are likely to vary widely, from reading the landscape and plant identification to field expedient shelter design, critical knots, and best practices for starting fire in the rain. For more information, feel free to reach out through our contact form!
Price
FREE
When
Oct. 17-19
Wildlife Track & Sign Certification
(a BIPOC Affinity Event)
with Daniel Hansche & Amos Rodriguez
This 2-day immersive learning experience introduces you to the world of wildlife track and sign as seen through the eyes of a professional tracker and educator, in a safe and inclusive space that is held by and for the BIPOC community.
Price
FREE
When
October 20-22
Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills: Level Two
with Chris Grataski & Amos Rodriguez
BWS Level 2 builds on Level 1 by introducing participants to various tools, traditions, and techniques useful amidst sustained emergencies, during longer wilderness expeditions, or as part of a regenerative off-grid lifestyle. In this course we shift the focus away from what gear you bring with you into emergencies or long-term wilderness situations, and instead begin to focus on what tools and gear you can create for yourself in the field.
Price
$480
When
Nov. 6-9
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