Lace up your boots and come for a hike or a walk to the labyrinth or sign up for one of Justin’s fun family Two Coyotes Wilderness programs that will run this winter and right into springtime. (see below)

We are already scheduling spring, summer and fall events on the farm, so keep an eye out for upcoming happenings and dates so that you have plenty of time to get the ones you want to attend on your calendar. And if you are interested in holding a workshop, family reunion, birthday party, fundraiser or summer cabin rental, please email me at anniesands@gmail.com.

We ask that when you visit the farm that everyone signs in each time at the big stone barn at the front table. There is a donation jar that helps us to continue our constant work to improve the farm, creating a peaceful sanctuary and green environment on the 60 wooded acres as well as a gathering place for those interested in living a healthy lifestyle.

If you are bringing guests that are new to the farm please let them know that Sticks & Stones is a SMOKE, DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE FARM and we ask that all visitors respect that.

May All Beings Be Happy,

Annie & Tim

203-270-8820

anniesands@gmail.com

“WILDMAN” STEVE BRILL RETURNS!

If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of “Wildman’s” informative and hands on Foraging Walks at Sticks and Stones, here are the dates for 2012. Don’t miss him!

June 24, Sept. 2, and Sept. 30 (Times will follow as we get closer)

TWO COYOTES WILDERNESS SCHOOL

Spring Program Announcements

Raising The Next Generation of Spring Peepers

Dear Friends,

Spring is in the air.  I mean it really is in the air!  These 45 degree days and the thawing ground and birdsong is really reminding me of March and the start of our spring semester.  Because of increased interest, this spring you’ll see quite an expansion on our programs!  Some fresh programs include a preschool and parent program called Coyote Village to be held at the farm, as well as a teen girls overnight program and much more.  Our Living Earth Summer Camp’s enrollment is also open so sign up today!  We have added few new changes to the website.  The main one being a switch to paperless forms with online submission and a Paypal credit card option for payment.

Thanks for checking out our upcoming programs and I hope to see your muddy toes this spring!

Sincerely,

Justin Pegnataro

www.twocoyotes.org

Executive Director, Two Coyotes Wilderness School Inc.

Spring Programs

Earth Skills for Homeschoolers

Embark on an adventure into the forest and learn how to live in the wild.  Earth Skills is wilderness-based mentoring program that teaches survival skills, awareness, and naturalist knowledge while empowering students and giving them opportunities to discover their unique gifts.

Earth Skills for Teens

Dates: Fridays; March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, June 1, 8

Age: 13-17 years old

Time 9am-3pm

Age Group: 5-7 year old and 8-13 year old

Cost $500

Coyote Village (for younger children)

Would you like your children to have the experience of growing in a village setting?  Join us for our Coyote Village weekly program where you and your little ones can explore and learn about nature together.

Dates: Thursdays, March 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Time: 10am-1pm

Age Group: parents and children ages 3-6

Cost: $275 per family

Wildwood Rangers

Fantasy-nature Program

Rangers are the eyes and ears of a kingdom.  Part guardians and part spies they protect the realm from harm.  Unlike warriors, rangers rely on stealth and cunning to outwit their foes.  Apprentice rangers become adept at moving through the forest invisibly, tracking wildlife, surviving in the wild, creating herbal remedies, and at using a sword and bow.

Over the course of this fantasy-based wilderness program apprentice rangers will learn a variety of skills including fire making, wild plants, camouflage, archery, swordsmanship and much more.

Dates: Sundays; March 4, April 8, May 6

Time 9am-3pm

Age Group: 8-13

Cost $175

Nature Skills

Weekend Nature Day-Program

At our Nature Skills program your child will learn how to survive in the woods and become at home in nature.  This season we will collect a wild edible feast, track raccoons by the river, catch frogs and much more!

Dates: March 3, April 7, May 5

Time: 9am-3pm

Age Group: 5-7 and 8-13

Cost: $175

Wilderness Explorers After School Program

Two Coyote’s after-school programs weave adventure, fun, and learning about nature into a great way to unwind after the school day.  Students will learn how to identify common plants and animals, build shelters, track animals, light fires, and much more.

Dates: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16

Time: 3:30-6:00

Age: 8-12

Cost: $250

Family Program

Story and a Hike Series

April 8 – Tasting Water – Learn how winter snow melt and spring rains make the new plants grow to create the beautiful summer.  Families will collect water from local streams, build a fire, and brew up a delicious spring tonic of sassafras tea.

May 12 – Feeling the Spring – Wander through the forest to see what is coming up in the woods.  Taste some of nature’s most tender and delicious plants and feel the spring with all the senses.

Time: 1:00-2:30

Cost: $15 per family

Living Earth Summer Camp Sneak Peak

Wilderness Survival I

Learn basic survival skills such as Fire making, identifying wild edible plants, and shelter making.

Dates: June 18-22, August 6-10

Age groups: 5-7 and 8-13

Cost: $325

Nature and the Arts

Learn about the natural world.  Learn to identify trees, plants, tracks.  Journal, sketch, write poetry and make crafts from natural materials.  Learn to fully express yourself as nature expresses herself in the form of bird song, laughter, and beautiful flowers.

Date: June 25-29

Age groups: 5-7 and 8-13

Cost: $325

Scout and Tracker Camp

The scouts were the eyes and ears of the native tribes.  Learn how to be master trackers and experts at becoming invisible in the forest and moving without a sound.  Learn the skills of the scouts over this fun and adventure filled week!

August 20-24

Age group: 9-14

Cost: $325

Wildwood Rangers

Embark on a fantasy adventure where you become a hero in an unfolding story of monsters, kingdoms, and epic quests to save the kingdom of Wildwood.  Train to become a ranger in the king’s army and learn the art of wood lore, archery and swordsmanship.

June 25-29

Age group: 8-13

Cost: $350

Wilderness Survival II

A week long wilderness overnight camp experience where campers will review basic survival skills and learn new skills including sapling bow making, pottery, primitive fire making and more.

August 12-16

Age groups: 10-14

Cost: $650