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For over 20 years it has been our mission to steward the health of our community by fostering life-long relationships with the natural world through exceptional mentoring and nature education. 

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Tagging Along with Coyote Howl

Tagging Along with Coyote Howl

Feb 20, 2021 |

When I started this semester of college, I can’t say that I was expecting to spend a Saturday afternoon crouched in the snow, smelling the urine left behind by a fisher.

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Sights and Sounds of Winter Camp 2021

Sights and Sounds of Winter Camp 2021

Feb 28, 2021 |

Winter in the forest is full of magic. Where a few months ago leaves rustled and squirrels scampered, there now lies a white blanket, a naked tree, a sparkle in the air. If you stand in the woods in winter and just listen, what do you hear? 

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My child just finished 4 weeks of camp. He had such a wonderful time: always excited to go in the morning and brimming over with excitement about what he’d done and learned when he got home. We are so grateful for the staff’s commitment to fun, to the outdoors, and to safety during the pandemic. Thank you!”
E. W.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Primitive Pursuits team recognizes that the land where we live and work exists within the territory of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation). We acknowledge the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for their enduring stewardship of this place throughout the centuries and still today. We recognize a responsibility to learn about this history while also educating newer generations about how to live in good relation to the earth and with our neighbors. This learning and relationship building is ongoing and we welcome guidance and feedback along the way. If you have feedback or wish to engage with us on this topic please see visit our Cultural Repair Acknowledgment + Action + Reparations page.

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