by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
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...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
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...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
My name is Jay and I enjoy deepening my understanding of the natural world. I’m particularly fond of tracking.
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Nathan has been exploring with Primitive Pursuits since he was in kindergarten. Now, he brings his energy and enthusiasm to leading games like camouflage, capture the flag, and fox tail. He loves how Primitive Pursuits honors nature, and he’s looking forward to...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Maxwell is thrilled to be back at Primitive Pursuits after many years of being a camper. Though he was born in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona, he spent much of his childhood in Ithaca. Out of gratitude for having received the gift of...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Back in the day, people used to call me Duffy, because it was my name. It still is, and they still call me Duffy. I love wordplay, romping in the woods, teaching about the natural world, and answering questions in ways that leave people with more questions than they...
