Soaring Hawks: Wilderness Adventure
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Soaring Hawks wilderness adventure program is for anyone curious to get outside, explore Toronto’s local environment, and build connection. One day each month, we’ll gather in Toronto’s city parks. Together, we’ll spread our wings, practice new ways to connect with local plants and animals, and explore how we fit into our broader community.
- How can you tell the difference between a crow and a raven?
- Are any plants in the park edible?
- What tracks look like little human hands?
Join us to delve into these questions and many more.
This wilderness adventure program in Toronto is perfect if you’re just beginning your nature connection journey, or if you’re farther down your path and keen to join monthly outdoor adventures with other nature-loving folks. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged.
Each session, Lee Earl – Pine Lead Instructor, Certified Wildlife Tracker, and Lover of all things nature – will be joined by experienced guest mentors. Anyone who has spent time tracking, birding, plant ID-ing, crafting or outdoor adventuring with Lee knows this is something to be very excited about!
The Soaring Hawks wilderness adventure program is geared toward adults aged 18 and older. In it, they’ll learn:
- Wildlife tracking
- Birds and bird language
- Naturalist skills around trees, birds, plants
- Edible and medicinal plant harvesting and preparations
- Tuning your senses and awareness to nature’s baseline
- Identifying hazards in nature
- Making basic tools from forest resources
- Fire by friction (bow and hand drill) and fire ingredients from the land
- Wilderness navigation
- Songs and stories to engage the body, mind and imagination
- Mentoring through curiosity and inspiration
Click here to learn more about our curriculum and learning outcomes.
2024 Details:
This is a weekend-based wilderness adventure program, with three one-day sessions occurring monthly between April and June.
Exact times may vary slightly, depending on group needs.
Participants are required to bring their own food.
Sundays - King's Mill Park (West End)
A $100 deposit/registration is required upon registration. Registrants have the option to pay in full upon registering or pay the remainder of the balance the following month.
Registration
Registration for Soaring Hawks 2024 is now open! To view availability and apply to register, click the Registration button below and complete an application.
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