Vashon Wilderness Program

🌿 Our ReWilding Families is a once a month chance to slow down, explore, play, and connect with nature together as a family with your very own magical VWP Mentor. Join Vashon Wilderness Program for outdoor adventures that nurture curiosity, confidence, and community.

☀️ And if your kids are ready for even more wilderness adventures, a few Summer Camp spots are still available!

Learn more at https://vashonwilderness.org

Our Friday Fire Tender crew put their skills to the test last week with a hands-on fire water balloon pop challenge! 🔥 🎈The kids practiced their fire starter tender techniques, experimenting with different natural materials and learning what makes a strong, sustainable tall flame.

There was plenty of problem-solving, singing, teamwork, patience, and excitement as sparks caught and tiny flames grew. Watching their confidence build with each attempt was such a joy. These young Fire Tenders are learning not just how to make fire, but how to work carefully, respectfully, safely, and skillfully with each other and the natural world. 🌲✨

Registration open now for Fire Tenders
Fridays
10:30am – 3:30pm
Throughout the school year
7-12 yrs

Register here: https://vashonwilderness.org/7-12yrs

Step into the hidden conversations of the forest 🌿🦉🐾

Join VWP Mentor Anthony Latora for Tracking: Animal Signs & Bird Language on Sunday, May 17th on beautiful Vashon Island. This immersive day-long workshop will help you tune your senses and learn to read the land as a living story.

Through hands-on exploration, you’ll discover how to:
🐾 Identify and interpret animal tracks and signs
🪶 Understand bird language, including calls, songs, and alarms
🌲 Detect patterns and interactions in the natural world
👣 Age tracks and uncover clues about animal behavior
✨ Deepen your awareness and connection with the land

Whether you’re new to tracking or looking to sharpen your observation skills, this course offers a powerful way to reconnect with the wild world around you.

📅 Sunday, May 17th, 2026
⏰ 10am–3:30pm
📍 Vashon Island
👥 Ages 18+
💲 $95

Bring a packed lunch, water bottle, journal, paints, pencils, and your curiosity.

Reserve your spot today and learn to see the forest with new eyes. 🌿 https://vashonwilderness.org/adults2026