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Liz Jesch

Liz Jesch

by Primitive Pursuits | Feb 14, 2022 | People, Year-Round Staff

Lead Instructor
Creative kid whisperer, community advocate, and singer of songs, Liz is looking forward to another summer in the fields and streams.

Monica Bosworth

Monica Bosworth

by Primitive Pursuits | Jun 7, 2020 | 2025 Summer Staff, People, Year-Round Staff

Lead Instructor
Alternative educator, bird lover and friend to native plants

Melissa Blake

Melissa Blake

by Primitive Pursuits | Jul 17, 2020 | People, Year-Round Staff

Lead Instructor
Melissa is one of the founders of our preschool program and a long-time Primitive Pursuits staff member.

Danielle Prizzi

Danielle Prizzi

by Primitive Pursuits | May 23, 2020 | Gender Creative, People, Year-Round Staff

Program Coordinator | Lead Instructor
Heroic homesteader, humble herbalist, and wild food enthusiast, Danielle is a full time staffer who serves as an inspiration to campers and summer staff alike.

Isa G.

Isa G.

by D | Jun 6, 2020 | People, Year-Round Staff

Director of Marketing
Designer, Painter, Lover of the Ithaca Outdoors

Ian Statema

Ian Statema

by Primitive Pursuits | May 4, 2022 | People, Year-Round Staff

Lead Instructor
Ian’s work with nature connection began in his youth with his extensive backpacking.

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