Rachel Newman
Rachel is an avid naturalist and woods explorer who has a particular love for plant identification and foraging. She also enjoys birding, tracking, friction fire, crafting with natural materials, and sharing awesome sit spot stories! Rachel has always been happiest...
Catherine Charnoky
I’m thrilled to be returning to Primitive Pursuits this summer as an instructor! Growing up in Ithaca and attending Primitive Pursuits as a camper, this organization has been a meaningful part of my life and in part spark in my passion for environmentalism and...
Sora Takahashi
Sora has been part of primitive pursuits for almost eleven years. She grew up participating in the Thursday homeschool program and summer camps, which helped foster her love for the outdoors. Her first memory at primitives was the day her group went to the big creek...
Sol Jordan
Teen Assist
Sol loves exploring, spending time in the woods, making fires, and practicing nature crafts.
Monica Bosworth
Lead Instructor
Alternative educator, bird lover and friend to native plants