Back to School - Back to Nature by Trackers PDX

Back to School - Back to Nature by Trackers PDX

Join us for an exciting event at Next Adventure on Southeast Grand Avenue in Portland, OR, USA.

A presentation for educators, guardians, youth leaders, parents, and families—anyone committed to fostering a community rooted in nature connection and lifelong learning for children.

As the school year begins, nature remains a crucial, year-round teacher for our kids. Join Trackers Earth’s founders for "Back to School, Back to Nature," an evening designed to inspire your family’s “next adventure” outdoors, even as the seasons change.

We share practical tips for balancing school with outdoor activities, from dressing for fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest to discovering local spots for outdoor fun with Trackers Skills: archery, fishing, boating, foraging, outdoor cooking, and even LARPing (Live Action Role-Playing).

Finally, explore Trackers Earth’s unique model for outdoor education, which blends wilderness survival, nature awareness, tracking, and storytelling. This curriculum, developed over 20 years, guides kids to connect with nature, fostering curiosity, resilience, and stewardship.

Outline of Event Topics:

1. Introduction: Back to School, Back to Nature

1a. The importance of staying connected with nature year-round, even as school begins.

1b. Overview of Trackers Earth’s philosophy and approach to outdoor education.

2. Balancing School and Nature

2a. Practical tips for integrating outdoor activities into the school year.

2b. Dressing for fall and winter weather in the Pacific Northwest.

3. Local Outdoor Adventure Locations

3a. Highlighting local spots for various activities: archery, fishing, foraging, outdoor cooking, and LARPing in nature.

4. Trackers Earth’s Outdoor Education Model

4a. An exploration of Trackers Earth’s unique approach to outdoor learning, combining wilderness survival, nature awareness, tracking, and storytelling.

4b. Trackers school year programs and Trackers A-Team introduction.

4c. The benefits of fostering curiosity, resilience, and stewardship in children.

All proceeds will be used for Trackers PDX Internal Scholership Program*

Host or Publisher Next Adventure