Jed Jordan
Founding Director
Aspiring tracker, devoted farmer, and fearless wrangler of details
Lonny Eckardt
Lonny has been a part of the Primitive Pursuits community since 2017. They love sharing skills like basketry, bow drill, hide tanning, and primitive cooking. They also love bringing people together with music, whether it’s sharing old songs or coming up with new...
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.
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...Jed Brensinger
Camp Director
Lyla White
Ithaca Forest Preschool Coordinator | Lead Instructor
Barefoot explorer, silliness seeker, and master multitasker. Lyla run Ithaca Forest Preschool during the school year and Growing Wild during the summer.