"I went to the woods because I
wished to live deliberately, to front
only the essential facts of life, and
see if I could not learn what it had
to teach, and not when I came to
die, discover that I had not lived."
-Thoreau
wished to live deliberately, to front
only the essential facts of life, and
see if I could not learn what it had
to teach, and not when I came to
die, discover that I had not lived."
-Thoreau
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Offering unique courses on wilderness
skills and nature awareness
skills and nature awareness
About Owl Creek Programs:
Owl Creek Programs is dedicated to mentoring ourselves and others in
connecting with the natural world. We approach this commitment through nature
awareness, animal tracking, survival skills, community-building, mentoring skills,
and overall fostering strong connections to nature, self, and community. We
aspire to immerse ourselves in nature to realize that nature is not outside of
ourselves but we are a part of the whole. In our programs we strive to have fun,
inspire our students, encourage hope, promote healthy learning and growth,
and demonstrate that nature is a profound teacher about life.
Our unique approach combines modern field sciences with the way indigenous
cultures have passed on lessons to their youth and lived sustainably for
thousands of years. We seek to mentor the next generation of capable leaders
and stewards of our earth who will be prepared to face an uncertain future and
inherit a world that will be unfamiliar to us today.
What is taught and how it is taught is influenced by our experiences learning
from nature and our elders, teachers, and mentors including Tom Brown Jr.,Paul
Raphael, Jon Young, Robert Moss, Mark Morey, and the late Grandfather Ingwe,
and Gilbert Walkingbull,
connecting with the natural world. We approach this commitment through nature
awareness, animal tracking, survival skills, community-building, mentoring skills,
and overall fostering strong connections to nature, self, and community. We
aspire to immerse ourselves in nature to realize that nature is not outside of
ourselves but we are a part of the whole. In our programs we strive to have fun,
inspire our students, encourage hope, promote healthy learning and growth,
and demonstrate that nature is a profound teacher about life.
Our unique approach combines modern field sciences with the way indigenous
cultures have passed on lessons to their youth and lived sustainably for
thousands of years. We seek to mentor the next generation of capable leaders
and stewards of our earth who will be prepared to face an uncertain future and
inherit a world that will be unfamiliar to us today.
What is taught and how it is taught is influenced by our experiences learning
from nature and our elders, teachers, and mentors including Tom Brown Jr.,Paul
Raphael, Jon Young, Robert Moss, Mark Morey, and the late Grandfather Ingwe,
and Gilbert Walkingbull,
| Nature, Ecology, Animal Tracking, Wilderness Survival, Mentoring, Stewardship, Community-Building |
Owl Creek Programs
Bloomington, Indiana
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Coyotes Guide to connecting with nature
Coyote's Guide
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wild class
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wilderness skills
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outdoor education
sustainability
sustainably
sustainable
sustainable community
the art of mentoring
art of mentoring
ecology
culture
awareness
teen camp
summer camp
homeschool
homeschooled
kids camp
nature camp
bloomington nature camp
teen camp
teen survival camp
teen nature camp
teen adventure
teen adventure camp
summer camp
indiana summer camp
bloomington summer camp
wilderness camp
tom brown
mark morey
jon young
ingwe
bird language
online camp store
outdoor gear
outdoor outfitters
knives, field guides, crazy creek
Outdoor gear
Camp store
Online store
Coyotes Guide to connecting with nature
Coyote's Guide
Coyote Mentoring
nature school
wild class
natural mentoring
seniors
day camp for seniors
nature camp for seniors
retirees
nature for retirees
elder
elders
elder camp
Sustainability
"We do not need to invent
sustainable human
communities. We can learn
from societies that have lived
sustainably for centuries. We
can also model communities
after nature's ecosystems...
Since the outstanding
characteristic of the
biosphere is its inherent
ability to sustain life, a
sustainable human
community must be designed
in such a manner that its
technologies and social
institutions honor, support,
and cooperate with nature's
inherent ability to sustain life."
- Fritjof Capra
"We do not need to invent
sustainable human
communities. We can learn
from societies that have lived
sustainably for centuries. We
can also model communities
after nature's ecosystems...
Since the outstanding
characteristic of the
biosphere is its inherent
ability to sustain life, a
sustainable human
community must be designed
in such a manner that its
technologies and social
institutions honor, support,
and cooperate with nature's
inherent ability to sustain life."
- Fritjof Capra
Immerse
Experience
Preserve
Experience
Preserve
Many past participants in
our workshops have
commented on how they
are impressed with our
authentic approach to
teaching that brings
together a holistic
ecological picture of our
world.
our workshops have
commented on how they
are impressed with our
authentic approach to
teaching that brings
together a holistic
ecological picture of our
world.
Links to other Owl
Creek Pages:
The Art of Mentoring
Curious Otters Kids
Program
W.I.L.D. Program
Dream Class
Creek Pages:
The Art of Mentoring
Curious Otters Kids
Program
W.I.L.D. Program
Dream Class
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Listen to an interview with Mark
Morey on WFHB. Mark has been a
long-time friend and mentor to Owl
Creek founder Kevin Glenn. (click
on the play button above)
You can visit Mark's organization
the Institute for Natural Learning
Morey on WFHB. Mark has been a
long-time friend and mentor to Owl
Creek founder Kevin Glenn. (click
on the play button above)
You can visit Mark's organization
the Institute for Natural Learning
At last, a book about our approach
to nature!
It's called "Coyote's Guide to Connecting
with Nature" for kids of all ages and their
mentors.
Forward written by Richard Louv,
author of Last Child in the Woods!
"Coyote’s Guide is nature education as it
should be — mysterious, timeless, hopeful, evocative and playful."
-David Sobel, author of Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart
in Nature Education
Order your copy now from our online store!
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to nature!
It's called "Coyote's Guide to Connecting
with Nature" for kids of all ages and their
mentors.
Forward written by Richard Louv,
author of Last Child in the Woods!
"Coyote’s Guide is nature education as it
should be — mysterious, timeless, hopeful, evocative and playful."
-David Sobel, author of Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart
in Nature Education
Order your copy now from our online store!
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"Tracking is like dancing,
because your body is
happy" -The Great Dance
because your body is
happy" -The Great Dance
Upcoming Programs
Summer Day Camp for Seniors!
June 15-19, 2009
Traditionally, Elders are respected for their experience, knowledge and
perspective and play an essential role in maintaining a strong and healthy
community. By practicing basic routines in a natural environment, this day
camp introduces participants to the observation of nature, natural rhythms
and patterns, and the art of questioning. This, along with teachings founded
and perfected through thousands of years in native cultures, combine to
form a platform from which one can gain valuable insights into hearing their
own voice as well as gaining skills to effectively mentor others.
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Dragonfly Day Camp for ages 7-10
July 20-24, 2009
A day camp where kids can be kids and explore forests and creeks, find
frogs and turtles, and discover natural mysteries like animal tracks and
feathers. We will play games, learn about the natural world, and enjoy the
timelessness of warm summer days.
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Summer Day Camp for Seniors!
June 15-19, 2009
Traditionally, Elders are respected for their experience, knowledge and
perspective and play an essential role in maintaining a strong and healthy
community. By practicing basic routines in a natural environment, this day
camp introduces participants to the observation of nature, natural rhythms
and patterns, and the art of questioning. This, along with teachings founded
and perfected through thousands of years in native cultures, combine to
form a platform from which one can gain valuable insights into hearing their
own voice as well as gaining skills to effectively mentor others.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Dragonfly Day Camp for ages 7-10
July 20-24, 2009
A day camp where kids can be kids and explore forests and creeks, find
frogs and turtles, and discover natural mysteries like animal tracks and
feathers. We will play games, learn about the natural world, and enjoy the
timelessness of warm summer days.
- 5 Days for 5 hours per day
- 10am-3pm
- $125-$175 sliding scale fee
- Location: TBA, in or near Bloomington, IN
- Experienced Instructors: Kevin Glenn and Monique Philpot
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These are each short (about 2min.)
YouTube videos.
Jon Young on Mentoring
Jon Young on Hope
Jon Young on Climate Change
Jon is one of the authors of Coyote's
Guide, founder of Wilderness
Awareness School, and has been a
teacher for Owl Creek founder Kevin
Glenn. He now works with the
Regenerative Design Institute in
California.
YouTube videos.
Jon Young on Mentoring
Jon Young on Hope
Jon Young on Climate Change
Jon is one of the authors of Coyote's
Guide, founder of Wilderness
Awareness School, and has been a
teacher for Owl Creek founder Kevin
Glenn. He now works with the
Regenerative Design Institute in
California.
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