Whether you are training for a specific outing, planning an event, or just looking to learn more about the outdoors, an American Woodlore and Forestcraft course may be just the ticket

  • Outdoor Education, Wilderness Training, and Traditional Skills

    American Woodlore and Forestcraft specializes in educating folks about the natural world around them, preparing them to spend time away from modern conveniences, and providing them with the knowledge to be comfortable in a natural environment.

  • Course, Clinic, and Training Topics

    Topics available within the spectrum of courses, clinics, and training opportunities possible include, but are not limited to:

    Learning to identify trees and plants, and discuss their uses

    Choosing appropriate clothing and equipment for hiking, including clothing, footwear, and packs

    Learning proper and safe techniques for using tools, including knives, saws, and axes

    Making and using primitive bows and arrows, atlatls, and Shepherd’s slings

    Crafting rope and cord from natural materials

    Learning how to make fire in various ways to be successful in different weather conditions

    Learning to navigate using different techniques

  • Team Building Functions, Corporate Retreats, and Wilderness Training Consulting

    If you are looking for something out of the ordinary for your next staff training weekend, annual board retreat, or corporate function, look no further than American Woodlore and Forestcraft. Activities can easily be modified and customized to meet the needs of any venue or group preference, whether in a boardroom in an inner-city high-rise building, around a fire pit at a suburban country club, or along a river at an outdoor resort. The sky is the limit when it comes to making your event the highlight of the year.

    American Woodlore and Forestcraft also offers consultation services for businesses and organizations that are building curricula for outdoor programs or expanding current program offerings. Consultation services are available for building programs and trainings to suit individuals and clients of all ages.