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Our Coyote Tracks and Young Coyote Tracks programs provide a time and place for children to explore nature in a hands-on way. We use storytelling and outdoor adventure to guide participants through their introduction to and exploration of Earth skills—a blend of the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness. These fun and interactive programs aim to nurture each participant’s true sense of belonging here on the Earth.
Each week/session is a unique experience, but the season series will include timeless wanders, ancient awareness games, hands on activities, and more! Older children will also practice working with or making various tools, as well as fire building.
Each week/session is a unique experience, but the season series will include timeless wanders, ancient awareness games, hands on activities, and more! Older children will also practice working with or making various tools, as well as fire building.
COYOTE TRACKS AUTUMN EARTH SKILLS
Location: Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ - (click for map)
Ages 6-8 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Register Here!
Ages 9-12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Register Here!
Explore the Nature Center of Cape May this Fall with Coyote Tracks Programs, and learn earth skills connected to the season! Through hands-on experiences and fun stories, children will learn how to make shelter, create a fire by friction, purify water, and harvest food. This is a four-part series, and you can sign your child up for one session or multiple! Receive a free 4 Elements Earth Education hat and discount to a future Coyote Tracks program for attending all four sessions.
Location: Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ - (click for map)
Ages 6-8 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Register Here!
Ages 9-12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Register Here!
Explore the Nature Center of Cape May this Fall with Coyote Tracks Programs, and learn earth skills connected to the season! Through hands-on experiences and fun stories, children will learn how to make shelter, create a fire by friction, purify water, and harvest food. This is a four-part series, and you can sign your child up for one session or multiple! Receive a free 4 Elements Earth Education hat and discount to a future Coyote Tracks program for attending all four sessions.
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Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Program Dates & Topics:
September 11th: Shelter Building September 18th: Fire by Friction October 16th: Water Purification November 13th: Autumn Harvest COST: $35 Members, $45 Nonmembers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a drop-off program for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. This program is held outdoors, rain or shine, so please make sure your child has appropriate clothing! Please send your child with a water bottle and a snack. We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over rocky and sandy areas. Please come prepared with necessary footwear, sun screen, bug spray, water bottle, and any other items you may need during our time together. Restrooms will be available to the public 30 minutes before and after the program. |
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: Fully vaccinated people may attend outdoor programs without masks. If you are unvaccinated, please mask up. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member, or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
CANCELLATION POLICY: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registration can be transferred to another program in the future.
CANCELLATION POLICY: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registration can be transferred to another program in the future.
COYOTE TRACKS YOUTH PROGRAMS EARLY FALL 2021
Location: Wissahickon Valley Park
300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 - (click for map)
Join us in Philadelphia for Fall Coyote Tracks! Our programs introduce children to Earth Skills, which are a blend of the ancient arts of wildlife tracking, natural movement, wilderness survival, nature awareness, and cross cultural history. Our curriculum and experienced instructors facilitate a re-thinking of our relationship to nature: nature is not simply a resource that we control as a product, but a relationship we must cultivate.
Our Programs are inspired by Indigenous values and the old ways, influenced by the Tracker School and each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills. Every session includes circle time and gratitude sharing.
Participants should arrive with a backpack, comfortable shoes, a full water bottle and food for the day.
Location: Wissahickon Valley Park
300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 - (click for map)
Join us in Philadelphia for Fall Coyote Tracks! Our programs introduce children to Earth Skills, which are a blend of the ancient arts of wildlife tracking, natural movement, wilderness survival, nature awareness, and cross cultural history. Our curriculum and experienced instructors facilitate a re-thinking of our relationship to nature: nature is not simply a resource that we control as a product, but a relationship we must cultivate.
Our Programs are inspired by Indigenous values and the old ways, influenced by the Tracker School and each Instructor's own "dirt time" living these skills. Every session includes circle time and gratitude sharing.
Participants should arrive with a backpack, comfortable shoes, a full water bottle and food for the day.
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YOUNG COYOTE TRACKS (ages 7-9)
Tuesdays 10am-1pm Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 12, 19 (no class Oct 5) << click here to register >> Wednesdays 10am-1pm Sep 8, 15, 29; Oct 13, 20 (no class Sep 22, Oct 6) << click here to register >> Wednesdays 3:45-5:45pm Sep 8, 15, 29; Oct 13, 20 (no class Sep 22, Oct 6) << click here to register >> 
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COYOTE TRACKS (ages 10-13)
Thursdays 10am-2pm Sep 9, 16, 30; Oct 14, 21 (no class Sep 23, Oct 7) << click here to register >> 
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TEEN LEADERSHIP WEEKENDS
One weekend/month, Sept. 2021 - June 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, Waretown, New Jersey
One weekend/month, Sept. 2021 - June 2022
Pine Barrens Primitive Camp, Waretown, New Jersey
About the Program: Teens will develop skills in self-reliance, communication and leadership through living as a small community with support. They will practice tracking, nature awareness, and other Earth Skills such as how to build a shelter, make fire, procure clean water, and harvest food.
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Teens will also go on excursions, explore wildlife, and adapt their skills to different areas of the Pine Barrens.
In all we do, we will work toward building situational awareness, personal strength, and stewardship of the land, while also having fun and enjoying nature. |
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2021-22 Schedule:
September 24-26, 2021 October 22-24, 2021 November 5-7, 2021 December 3-5, 2021 January 7-9, 2022 February 4-6, 2022 March 4-6, 2022 April 1-3, 2022 May 6-8, 2022 * June 3-5, 2022 * * Date subject to change |
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Details:
Pick-up: Sunday 12pm - 4pm |
What to Pack:
Tent Two 8x10 tarps 100 ft. of paracord Four 1-qt. water bottles Headlamp Fixed-blade knife Drawstring bag Sleeping pad Sleeping bag Backpack 16-oz. enamel mug Journal and pen |
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Program Goals: By the end of the Coyote Tracks Teen Leadership Weekends series, teens will have hands-on experience in how to:
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Missed Days Due to Vacations or Sickness or Snow/Rain:
If you planned time away from your Coyote Tracks program that exceeds 2 missed classes, please notify our office ASAP. We cannot provide make-up classes at any time. We also cannot provide reimbursements for the rare event that heavy snow/storm/smoke requires program cancellation, or if parents/guardians opt to not bring their child to program due to weather conditions.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.
If you planned time away from your Coyote Tracks program that exceeds 2 missed classes, please notify our office ASAP. We cannot provide make-up classes at any time. We also cannot provide reimbursements for the rare event that heavy snow/storm/smoke requires program cancellation, or if parents/guardians opt to not bring their child to program due to weather conditions.
If you are in need of a scholarship for your child and would like eligibility and application information, please CLICK HERE.
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