Vilda Adult Programs
Vilda is not just for kids.
The earth skills and nature connection is essential for adults as well. While there is no "no adult left indoors" movement yet, we think there should be. The benefits of nature connection for adults have been proven through multiple studies. There is a wonderful sense of belonging and confidence that emerges from knowing basic earth skills such as fire making, wild foods and shelter building. Our programs also build community and friendships with others who enjoy learning about our natural environment. Unlike more academic courses, our programs are active, hands on and place-based. Come learn and play with us.
Available Adult Programs
Wild Winter Edibles and Herbal Wellness
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm, Sunday, February 5, 2023
Location: San Anselmo (Exact Location TBA)
Join Vilda Staff and local herbalist Alison Wood to learn about the useful plants of the winter season in Marin. We will start off with a 2hr hike to find wild edible plants. We will then return to hear from Alison about how to increase wellness with herbs during the winter season and make an herbal salve to take home.
This class is meant for adults but children are welcome to tag along.
This class will include:
Hazards of wild edibles
Common wild herbs and edibles of the season
Ways to use plants in your diet and wellness
How to make a basic herbal salve
Tuition
Rate A: $78
Rate B: $60
Rate C: $50
Fire Making
When: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022
Location: China Camp State Park - Miwok Meadows
Wouldn't it be cool if you could light a fire outdoors any time you needed one without bringing anything with you? Are you a bit embarrassed that you actually don't really know how to build a campfire outdoors? If your answer is yes to either or both, you should come to this class. We will cover basics of fire building and try our hand at the ancestral skill or fire by friction.
This class will include:
Fire safety
Building a fire with found materials
Fire structures
Fire by Friction- bow drill, flint and steel, hand drill
This class is for participants 13 and above only.
Tuition
Rate A: $100
Rate B: $65
Rate C: $40
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.
Rate A - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
Rate B - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
Rate C - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information.
Mushroom Walk
When: 11:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday, December 11, 2022
Location: Fairfax (Open space, 10 minutes from downtown Fairfax)
Come learn about local mushrooms with us on a Sunday stroll. We will cover:
Hazards of mushrooms
What a mushroom is
Identification of common types
Local common edible mushrooms and where you might find them
Bonus: amazing mushroom facts!
This program is for adults and will be adult focused, but children are welcome to join with their adult.
Tuition
Rate A: $100
Rate B: $65
Rate C: $45
Click HERE for an explanation of our pricing tiers
With our very varied economical situations in the Bay Area, families have differing abilities to pay. We want our programs to serve as many children as possible regardless of financial situation.
Rate A - represents the actual cost of running a program in this area and is comparable with the rates of several local specialty camps. It funds our long-term goals and work.
Rate B - covers our basic costs for running this particular program, but it does not cover our organizational costs.
Rate C - does not cover the cost of program and is subsidized by Rate A and donations.
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information.
Available Adult Programs
- SPRING ADULT PROGRAMS HAVE ENDED - STAY TUNED FOR FALL 2024 DATES -
Healing Nature
When: 10am-4pm, Sun, Feb 11, 2024
Location: Fairfax (Open space 10 mins from downtown)
Who: Adults (anyone ages 18 and up)
Tuition: $85
Most of us know spending time in nature is healing but how do we make the most of our sometimes limited time outdoors to harness these healing powers? Take a guided healing wander in nature and learn techniques of nature meditation. Gather around a fire made by friction making healing teas and salve from plants we can find on the land.
Registration Ends Feb 9 at 1:00pm
Hope you will join us next time
Bird Language Weekend
When: 10am, Sat, Mar 9 - 11am, Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Location: Bolinas
Who: Adults (anyone ages 18 and up)
Tuition: $300
Come spend a weekend at a beautiful permaculture site in Bolinas immersing yourself in knowledge of the local birds. Birds can tell us so much about the landscape and location of other animals when you learn how to interpret their sounds. This is very useful for tracking, hunting and also a very enjoyable practice for those who like hiking and spending time outdoors. Learning to listen to them is also a wonderful practice to enhance our senses and bring inner calm and awareness to our lives.
This program is an overnight and includes a simple dinner and breakfast.
Registration Ends March 7, 2024 at 1:00pm
Hope you will join us next time
Basic Baskets & Natural Dye
When: 10am-4pm, Sat, April 13, 2024
Location: Lagunitas
Who: Adults (anyone ages 16 and up)
Tuition: $150
Weave a simple basket and make a naturally dyed silk scarf. We will learn about various basket making techniques. We will find out which local plants can be used for dye and experiment with a few different techniques.
Registration Ends April 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm
hope you will join us next time
Adult Earth Skills Immersion
When: One weekend a month Sep 2023 - May 2024
Space permitting, can be joined mid-session.
Location: Various North Bay Locations
Spend one weekend a month in an immersive earth skills program lead by expert instructors - primarily Vilda Founding Director Mia Andler, and Vilda Founding Instructor Spencer Nielsen. This is a program so special it needs it own dedicated listing. Please view it HERE
