Patrick “P.J” Finlay
Field Instructor
P.J. grew up in Ithaca and loves spending time in nature. His favorite local natural areas include: Treman, Taughannock, Stewart Park, Finger Lakes National Forests, and Connecticut Hill.
An Important Summer 2023 Announcement!
May we have your attention please! We have some big news to share with you…
A Flicker to a Flame
A Short History of Primitive Pursuits, since our humble beginning as an afterschool program to one of the largest outdoor schools of our kind in the Northeast.
Now Hiring for Summer 2023
Positions for summer 2023 are now listed more jobs and upcoming internships will be posted soon.
A Brand New Book from Dave Hall
Our very own Dave Hall’s new book “The Naturalist’s Companion; A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife was released this week!