People Archives - Page 5 of 18 - Primitive Pursuits, Ithaca

Calendula Dulle

by Primitive Pursuits | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People

Calendula was born in a barn and lives in one currently. For as long as she can remember she has been living in a co creative relationship with the natural world. She loves the outdoors and her favorite activities are birdwatching, looking for amphibians, swimming in...

Payton Romance

by Primitive Pursuits | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People

Printmaker, natural crafter, aspiring beekeeper, and forager. Always seeking...

Jed Jordan

by Primitive Pursuits | Jun 6, 2020 | People, Year-Round Staff

Founding Director
Aspiring tracker, devoted farmer, and fearless wrangler of details

Rachel Bortin

by Primitive Pursuits | Jul 6, 2024 | Overnight 2024 Staff, People, Year-Round Staff

Year-Round Camp Director
Hiker, biker, birder, and tireless outdoor adventurer

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.

Pals & Plants!

by Hallie Allport | Aug 16, 2024 | Summer 2024, Blog, Stories

It is week 7 here at 4-H and it has been a sunny one! This week’s theme is plants so many groups are enjoying harvesting plants to eat, make dyes with, and more!