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Coyote Tracks Programs

4EEE’s Youth, Adult, and Family Programs

Based in Philadelphia

We Say Goodbye to Earth Skills in the City

Offerings Include:

  • Homeschool Programs

  • Afterschool Programs

  • School Field Trips

  • In School Presentations

  • Adult Workshops

  • Family Camping Experiences

  • Birthday Parties

Coyote Tracks programs provide a time and place for children to meet nature in a hands-on way.  Through storytelling and outdoor adventure, participants are guided through their introduction 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, while imparting self confidence, resilience, and ecological awareness into their personal development.  

These programs occur 100% outdoors rain, snow, or shine, and allow for young people to cultivate skillsets that allow for a meaningful and lasting relationship between themselves, their communities, and the more-than-human world.


Coyote Tracks Spring 2025! . Nature awakening | Fishing | Timelessness | Bird Song | New Life | Campfire Cooking | Bliss . We are so grateful for the land, ancestors, stewards, and families that support these programs and make this magic possible ! . Thank you ! . Next up - SUMMER CAMP ! . . . . . . #natureconnection #earthskills #spring #lenapehoking #philadelphia #wissahickonvalleypark #homeschool #afterschool #theoldwaysarecomingback
Hey Earth 🌎 - Thanks for everything ! Like your beauty, and your kindness, and your generosity, and your wisdom, and your Love . LITERALLY couldn’t do it (live) without you 💚 . Also sorry we’re not always great to you, promise to keep learning and trying to do better 😘 now and forever . . . . #earthday #mother
Check out this ADULT ONLY class offering! --> Registration Link in BIO! . Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware . 📣 Members of local conservation groups - HIT US UP FOR A DISCOUNT CODE! Looking at you members of : @fowissahickon ,
Check out this ADULT ONLY class offering! --> Registration Link in BIO! . Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware . 📣 Members of local conservation groups - HIT US UP FOR A DISCOUNT CODE! Looking at you members of : @fowissahickon , @wissahickon.trails , @wissrestvols , @schuylkillcenter , @awburyarboretum , and more! . Join us at @historicrittenhousetown for this hands-on experience series where you'll be introduced to the ancient art of creating pottery from scratch (well, soil actually). You will be guided through the stages of processing wild clay, crafting with various hand building techniques, and utilizing only wood on an open fire to produce your very own earthenware creation. . Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and slip into the timeless world of hands, clay, and fire to create a vessel from the Earth herself! . Course Dates: Wednesday, April 23 from 7 - 9 pm Wednesday, April 30 from 7 - 9 pm Wednesday, May 7 from 7 - 9 pm Wednesday, May 14 from 7 - 9 pm . This class is offered via a Tier Pricing model in hopes of reducing financial barriers to those present in our community. To discuss bypassing service fees, please reach out to info@4eee.org. . . . #philadelphia #lenapehoking #wissahickonvalleypark #craftnight #pottery #clay
Teen Winter Skills Weekend included deep dives into ancient earth skills : friction fire, pitch glue, tracking, honor the animal with tools and nourishment, and more . It’s hard not to be excited for the future when you work with young people as inspiring as these folks! . Thanks to Tom Brown Jr. , Stalking Wolf, and the endless ancestors who kept the old ways alive. May they live forever 🙏 . #lenapehoking #pines #pinebarrens #njpinebarrens #tombrown #tombrowntracker #earthskills #survivalskills #primitiveskills #teen #teenweekend #theoldwaysarecomingback
Winter time called for winter skills! . Fire making 🔥- coal burning ☄️- community ☃️- and FOOD 🍲 . So grateful for the gifts and experiences of the cold season, the tree people, and for the many young folks who put so much time and effort into the learning and practicing of these old ways 🔥 . . . . #winter #philadelphia #lenapehoking #phillyparks #homeschool #afterschool #youthprogram #natureconnection #natureeducation #outdooreducation #earthskills #traditionalskills #survivalskills #primitiveskills #fire #coalburning #earthenware #theoldwaysarecomingback
The Re-Education of Our Children - Online Teacher Training Course . More info can be found via the link in our bio . Re-education of our Children | Online Teacher Training is designed for adults/parents who want to teach and share with children the O
The Re-Education of Our Children - Online Teacher Training Course . More info can be found via the link in our bio . Re-education of our Children | Online Teacher Training is designed for adults/parents who want to teach and share with children the OLD Ways through hands-on Earth Skills. The Old Ways, for us, are so many things, but at the core of it are mindfulness and awareness, and closeness to nature and all things in it, including ourselves and others, because we ARE nature too! . This course will go through the nuts and bolts of Earth Living skills and philosophy of the Caretaker. Utilizing these main understandings, we will explore how to activate and inspire youth to be outdoors and how to gain confidence as teachers to guide children safely towards trusting the Earth through many activities, skills, games, and stories. . . . . . . #natureeducator #forestschool #forestschoolteacher #earthskills #natureskills #primitiveskills #survivalskills #outdooreducation #natureeducation #coyoteteaching #naturemom #naturedad #naturefamily
Today is the birthday of our late original founder, mentor, and friend, Tom Brown Jr. Happy Birthday! . This fundraiser, which culminates today, January 29th, is offered to support the continued conservation of the incredible camp where our story sta
Today is the birthday of our late original founder, mentor, and friend, Tom Brown Jr. Happy Birthday! . This fundraiser, which culminates today, January 29th, is offered to support the continued conservation of the incredible camp where our story started in the NJ Pine Barrens. This camp has since been used for decades to educate and inspire countless thousands of people to re-discover their connection and commitment to protecting the Earth. . If this camp and these teaching have meant something to you personally, or you just love supporting the conservation of impeccable wild spaces, please consider DONATING or SHARING this fundraiser (link in bio) . And as always, THANK YOU!
We’ve been LOVING the cold and the beauty of the season around here! 😍 . Endless tracking, the thrills of ice, cozy fires, blanketed landscapes… couldn’t ask for more ❄️🐾🔥 . The kids never mind the cold, they’re just so t
We’ve been LOVING the cold and the beauty of the season around here! 😍 . Endless tracking, the thrills of ice, cozy fires, blanketed landscapes… couldn’t ask for more ❄️🐾🔥 . The kids never mind the cold, they’re just so thrilled to be living and in the moment. We thank them for their wisdom! . . . . . . . . #winter #homeschool #afterschool #philly #philadelphia #phillypark #lenapehoking #snow #wildlifetracking #fire #phillyfamilies #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #phillyhomeschool #phillyhomeschoolers #phillyafterschool
We interrupt our usual quasi-inspiring posts for this glimpse behind the scenes into our winter programming . Crank the volume and watch till the end - you’ll get a good chuckle out of it ! . . . . . . . #winter #winterfun #philadelphia #lenapehoking #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #phillywinter #snow #snowfun
Each year, 4 Elements Earth Education offers over $100k in financial scholarships to our participating youth and their families. . This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting us in reducing financial barriers to Nature Connection and it’s e
Each year, 4 Elements Earth Education offers over $100k in financial scholarships to our participating youth and their families. . This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting us in reducing financial barriers to Nature Connection and it’s endless benefits for children! . To continue this work, we NEED support from people who believe in this mission. . If that person is you, please DONATE via the linktr.ee on our profile
Pine Barrens Fall Family Wilderness Weekend 2024 🍂🍁 . Acorn processing (and cookies!), pine nut necklaces, seed saving, leaves floating, bird song , caretaking, carving , mask making, songs , dancing , stone mosaics and laughter . We are so grateful for all of this bounty ❤️ . . . . #fall #fallfamilyfun #newjersey #pinebarrens #lenapehoking #masks #acorns #acornprocessing #pine #pinenuts #carving #seed #seedsaving #grateful #tombrown #tombrownjr #tracker #trackerschool #trackerschoolfamily
Just appreciating the world around here 😍 . Take the 10 seconds and eat till the end - it’s worth it . . . . . . . . #lenapehoking #philadelphia #phillyfall #fallinphilly #autumn #autumncolors #wiss #wissahickonvalleypark #wissahickonpark #wissahickon #wissahickoncreek
Happy Indigenous People Day! . Coyote Tracks / @4_elements_earth_education would not exist without the shared wisdom from countless indigenous nations and individuals. . For your wisdom, for your guidance, for your perspectives, for your teachings
Happy Indigenous People Day! . Coyote Tracks / @4_elements_earth_education would not exist without the shared wisdom from countless indigenous nations and individuals. . For your wisdom, for your guidance, for your perspectives, for your teachings, and so much more - thank you! . Truly a day to be celebrated ! . . . . . . . #indigenouspeoplesday #lenape #lenapehoking #grateful #celebrate #ipdphilly
Shelter 🐿️ and Fire 🔥fun seems so appropriate as the days shorten and the chill enters our world this time of year . Full sized shelters / model builds of long term shelter / hand drill practice / massive bow drills - - ahhh all so magical ! . Pl
Shelter 🐿️ and Fire 🔥fun seems so appropriate as the days shorten and the chill enters our world this time of year . Full sized shelters / model builds of long term shelter / hand drill practice / massive bow drills - - ahhh all so magical ! . Please get out and enjoy this magical time of year if your able 🍃🍂 . . . . . . #phillyfall #wiss #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #lenapehoking #primitiveshelter #debrishut #frictionfire #handdrill #fall #homeschoolparents #phillyhomeschool #afterschool #phillyafterschool
“The rocks are the oldest and the wisest People, for they are the bones of Earth Mother, from which all soils and life comes.” — Coyote Thunder, Southern Lipan Apache, late 1880s . Learning the language of the Stone People. . Enjoyi
“The rocks are the oldest and the wisest People, for they are the bones of Earth Mother, from which all soils and life comes.” — Coyote Thunder, Southern Lipan Apache, late 1880s . Learning the language of the Stone People. . Enjoying the ancient sound of stone hitting stone. . And most importantly , having fun doing it ! . . . . . #stone #stones #stonepeople #rocks #stonetools #primitiveskills #ancestralskills #survivalskills #earthskills #theoldwaysarecomingback #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #philly #lenapehoking
What a month - so much gratitude for the transition from the summer to the fall and the balancing of the Light! 🍃🍂 . Harvesting, processing, exploring, and play have been the feels for September. . Bring on October ! 🌰 . . . . . . . #nature #autumninphilly #autumnequinox #natureconnection #natureeducation #natureplay #outdooreducation #philadelphia #lenapehoking #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #primitiveskills #survivalskills #ancestralskills #traditionalskills #earthskills #phillyafterschool #phillyhomeschool
Join us THIS SATURDAY at @tanneryrunbrewworks for an afternoon Beginner Basket Making Workshop! . Register via the link in bio . Come craft with natural materials and leave with a handmade, PRICELESS treasure! . All proceeds support the mission of
Join us THIS SATURDAY at @tanneryrunbrewworks for an afternoon Beginner Basket Making Workshop! . Register via the link in bio . Come craft with natural materials and leave with a handmade, PRICELESS treasure! . All proceeds support the mission of these programs, and the money raised is used to offer scholarships for local youth to have the chance to connect with Nature in meaningful ways. . Also, if you are a member of the @schuylkillcenter , @fowissahickon , or @wissahickon.trails - Dm us for a discount code!! . See you there! . . . . . . #ambler #amblerpa #familyfun #phillyevents #phillyfamily #phillyfamilyfun #sundayfunday #basketmaking #basketweaving #beginnerbasketmaking #workshop #basketryclass #schuylkillcenter #friendsofthewissahickon #wissahickontrails
Falling (🍂) right back into school year programs ! . First week of our Early Fall Coyote Tracks and Young Coyote Tracks programs were sensational! . From stone tools, to friction fires, it felt so good to be sharing these ancient and sacred skills
Falling (🍂) right back into school year programs ! . First week of our Early Fall Coyote Tracks and Young Coyote Tracks programs were sensational! . From stone tools, to friction fires, it felt so good to be sharing these ancient and sacred skills with the inspiring young people who join us at our programs. We are so grateful 🙌 . Into the autumn dance we go ! . . . . . . . . . #nature #natureconnection #natureeducation #outdooreducation #optoutside #earthskills #survivalskills #primitiveskills #ancestralskills #philly #philadelphia #lenapehoking #wiss #wissahickon #wissahickonvalleypark #frictionfire #stonetools #theoldwaysarecomingback
Summer Coyote Tracks Camp at @historicrittenhousetown ! . Shelter building, pigment paints, pole fishing, basket making, caretaking, and dozens and dozens of hours simply LOVING time spent with Nature 🥰🌱 . . . . . . . #phillysummer #phillysummerca
Summer Coyote Tracks Camp at @historicrittenhousetown ! . Shelter building, pigment paints, pole fishing, basket making, caretaking, and dozens and dozens of hours simply LOVING time spent with Nature 🥰🌱 . . . . . . . #phillysummer #phillysummercamp #urbannature #philadelphiaparent #philadelphia #lenapehoking #natureconnection #natureeducation #outdoors #vitaminnchallenge #vitaminnature #survivalskills #wildernessskills #primitiveskills #ancestralskills #earthskills
Spring Family Weekend ! . Rawhide rattle creation. Swamp wanders. Slowing down. Flowing. Floating. . Huge thanks to the waters, the deer and stone people, and all who were present in one way or another for this spectacular weekend of crafting, creating, and community ! . See ya in July for our week long family camp immersion in the Pine Barrens ! . . . . . . #lenapehoking #deer #rawhide #rattle #stones #capemaydiamonds #oldways #earthskills #primitveskills #survivalskills #crafting #creating #camping #community #familycamping #pinebarrens #trackerschool
Coyote Tracks Spring 2025! . Nature awakening | Fishing | Timelessness | Bird Song | New Life | Campfire Cooking | Bliss . We are so grateful for the land, ancestors, stewards, and families that support these programs and make this magic possible
Hey Earth 🌎 - Thanks for everything ! Like your beauty, and your kindness, and your generosity, and your wisdom, and your Love . LITERALLY couldn’t do it (live) without you 💚 . Also sorry we’re not always great to you, promise to keep
Check out this ADULT ONLY class offering! --> Registration Link in BIO! . Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware . 📣 Members of local conservation groups - HIT US UP FOR A DISCOUNT CODE! Looking at you members of : @fowissahickon ,
Teen Winter Skills Weekend included deep dives into ancient earth skills : friction fire, pitch glue, tracking, honor the animal with tools and nourishment, and more . It’s hard not to be excited for the future when you work with young people a
Winter time called for winter skills! . Fire making 🔥- coal burning ☄️- community ☃️- and FOOD 🍲 . So grateful for the gifts and experiences of the cold season, the tree people, and for the many young folks who put so much time and effort into the
The Re-Education of Our Children - Online Teacher Training Course . More info can be found via the link in our bio . Re-education of our Children | Online Teacher Training is designed for adults/parents who want to teach and share with children the O Today is the birthday of our late original founder, mentor, and friend, Tom Brown Jr. Happy Birthday! . This fundraiser, which culminates today, January 29th, is offered to support the continued conservation of the incredible camp where our story sta We’ve been LOVING the cold and the beauty of the season around here! 😍 . Endless tracking, the thrills of ice, cozy fires, blanketed landscapes… couldn’t ask for more ❄️🐾🔥 . The kids never mind the cold, they’re just so t
We interrupt our usual quasi-inspiring posts for this glimpse behind the scenes into our winter programming . Crank the volume and watch till the end - you’ll get a good chuckle out of it ! . . . . . . . #winter #winterfun #philadelphia #lenape
Each year, 4 Elements Earth Education offers over $100k in financial scholarships to our participating youth and their families. . This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting us in reducing financial barriers to Nature Connection and it’s e
Pine Barrens Fall Family Wilderness Weekend 2024 🍂🍁 . Acorn processing (and cookies!), pine nut necklaces, seed saving, leaves floating, bird song , caretaking, carving , mask making, songs , dancing , stone mosaics and laughter . We are so grate
Just appreciating the world around here 😍 . Take the 10 seconds and eat till the end - it’s worth it . . . . . . . . #lenapehoking #philadelphia #phillyfall #fallinphilly #autumn #autumncolors #wiss #wissahickonvalleypark #wissahickonpark #wis
Happy Indigenous People Day! . Coyote Tracks / @4_elements_earth_education would not exist without the shared wisdom from countless indigenous nations and individuals. . For your wisdom, for your guidance, for your perspectives, for your teachings Shelter 🐿️ and Fire 🔥fun seems so appropriate as the days shorten and the chill enters our world this time of year . Full sized shelters / model builds of long term shelter / hand drill practice / massive bow drills - - ahhh all so magical ! . Pl “The rocks are the oldest and the wisest People, for they are the bones of Earth Mother, from which all soils and life comes.” — Coyote Thunder, Southern Lipan Apache, late 1880s . Learning the language of the Stone People. . Enjoyi
What a month - so much gratitude for the transition from the summer to the fall and the balancing of the Light! 🍃🍂 . Harvesting, processing, exploring, and play have been the feels for September. . Bring on October ! 🌰 . . . . . . . #nature #autu
Join us THIS SATURDAY at @tanneryrunbrewworks for an afternoon Beginner Basket Making Workshop! . Register via the link in bio . Come craft with natural materials and leave with a handmade, PRICELESS treasure! . All proceeds support the mission of Falling (🍂) right back into school year programs ! . First week of our Early Fall Coyote Tracks and Young Coyote Tracks programs were sensational! . From stone tools, to friction fires, it felt so good to be sharing these ancient and sacred skills Summer Coyote Tracks Camp at @historicrittenhousetown ! . Shelter building, pigment paints, pole fishing, basket making, caretaking, and dozens and dozens of hours simply LOVING time spent with Nature 🥰🌱 . . . . . . . #phillysummer #phillysummerca
Spring Family Weekend ! . Rawhide rattle creation. Swamp wanders. Slowing down. Flowing. Floating. . Huge thanks to the waters, the deer and stone people, and all who were present in one way or another for this spectacular weekend of crafting, creat

“The most rewarding moments of this program for me as a parent are when I reconnect with my kids afterwards.  They are dirty, smelling of the woods and camp fire, and oftentimes completely exhilarated from the adventures they had.  A perfect snapshot of the childhood I desire for them.  The experience is unparalleled and, in my opinion, the most healthy and beneficial opportunity available to my kids! “ — Coyote Tracks Afterschool Parent

About the Wissahickon…

Within the ancestral homelands of the Lenape Peoples, The Wissahickon Valley Park is currently managed by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and is additionally uplifted by many local ‘Friends’ groups organizations; including the Friends of the Wissahickon, the Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers, and others. This 2,024-acre of protected urban wilderness holds over 50 miles of trails that wind through a wooded gorge formed by the Wissahickon Creek, which provides drinking water to one in three Philadelphians. Learn more..

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Contact us.

info@4eee.org
(530) 265-2036

Mailing Address:

3824 Lauriston Street

Philadelphia, PA 19128