Vashon Wilderness Programs

Coyote Mentoring: Raising Nature-Smart Kids in a Modern World, A 3-Part Workshop Series for parents, educators, and caregivers who care who deeply about the health of the children in their lives and the restorative power of nature in building healthy communities. Learn powerful, heart-centered, time-tested tools for natural learning and growth. Meets October 20th, November 17th, December 15th, from 5:30-8:30pm at Vashon Island Cohousing.  $135 covers the cost of all three workshops in the series. (Free for families enrolled in one of Vashon Wilderness Program’s current programs). For more information and to register: vashonwildernessprogram.org

The Teachings of Standing Rock, an evening of stories from the inside, and messages of wisdom from the Elders. Join Mark Morey, creative artist, visionary educator, cultural engineer, and consultant who has been researching and sharing the lessons of natural models and indigenous social systems for 25 years. His work has touched the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and leaders worldwide. October 22nd, from 7:00-9:00pm at Vashon Island Cohousing Common House, Bank Road, just west of town. Please park on the south side of Bank Road and walk in. Flashlights recommended. Cost is $15; no one turned away for lack of funds. More information about Mark Morey can be found at: www.ifnaturallearning.com and www.aconnectedleader.com Sponsored by vashonwildernessprogram.org

Ancestor Feast, a free Community Celebration, hosted by Vashon Wilderness Program. Please join us as we honor our ancestors and create connections with each other. You’re invited to bring food from your family or ancestral heritage, as well as pictures/objects that honor those in your life that have passed on. We’ll feast, sing, share stories, create clay sculptures, and celebrate our diverse lineages and connection to the nature of all beings. Saturday, October 29th from 4-7pm at Rounds Hall, Camp Sealth. More information can be found at: vashonwildernessprogram.org.