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Forest Preschool - Now Enrolling!

Full Year and Partial Year Enrollment is now open for the 2018-19 school year. Contact the office if you'd like to plan a visit.

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Summer Camp is in Full Swing!

There is still plenty of summer adventure ahead.

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Mission Driven Nature Education

"Absolutely wonderful! Going to Primitive Pursuits opened my son up to a world that is an enormous part of who he is. He also teaches his friends, everything. So it’s not only an amazing experience for him, but it spreads beyond to all of his friends." E.G., Parent

NATURE MENTORING CERTIFICATION

While designed specifically for teachers, mentors, and parents, this course is also an excellent way to develop your own capacity to learn and grow individually and implement local ecological knowledge and outdoor adventure skills in your life. It's a great supplement for those enrolled in or graduating from a related degree program, and an ideal entry into the field of experiential education careers. A variety of wilderness skills will be covered, catering to the variety of experience levels present. Program open to individuals 18 and over.

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Recent News and Notes from the Primitive Pursuits Blog...

Week III Summer Camp 2018

The third week of camp was incredibly varied with campers venturing to the far reaches of 4-H Acres, the Arnot Forest and a variety of wooded locations throughout Tompkins County. Visit the blog to see a selection of photos from the week's adventures!

Week II Summer 2018

Our second week of summer camp was a resounding success. For the first time ever we took a break in the middle for the 4th of July holiday but there was still plenty of time for fun!

Rain and Shine at the Acres!

The first week of summer camp got off to a great start at 4-H Acres. Check out this post to see a few photos of the fun that was had this past week.

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Featured Staff

Sierra Robinson

As a young girl, Sierra found her deepest connection to life through the land.

Danielle Prizzi

Heroic homesteader, humble herbalist and wild food wrangler

Justin Sutera

Master bow-maker, flintknapper and buckskin fashion expert

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