Abby Coakley

Abby Coakley

Abby is a homeschooler who lives in the woods in West Danby. She loves weaving, foraging, and singing. She has been involved with Primitive Pursuits since 2016.
Sophia Mitchell

Sophia Mitchell

Hello! My name is Sophia! I have recently returned to the Central New York area after traveling and working in other states for the past couple years. Most recently I was working in Vermont on an organic farm leading a crew of 8 high schoolers through a farm work-day....

Joey Kwasnicki

Hi there! I am a recent IC grad who loves being outdoors! Whether it’s swimming in a gorge, helping amphibians cross a road or harvesting maple syrup, Ithaca is truly full of gorges experiences and I’m so very excited to be helping kids explore and...
Kat Molina

Kat Molina

My name is Katherine Molina, and I am a first generation Art Teacher from the Elmira City School District! I am fluent in Spanish and English, and while I am an Art Teacher, I have a passion to teach science as well. I illustrate mostly bugs, birds, and plants when I...
Laura Mead

Laura Mead

I grew up on a farm in Ithaca, learning about local plants and animals and playing in the mud. Now I’m studying music at SUNY Purchase, but for summer break, I’m looking forward to spending lots of time in the woods! I like learning and teaching others...