Coyote Trails School of Nature

Upcoming Courses & Events

Primitive Stone Oil Lamps, May 25, 2013

May 25, 2013

Category: Day Classes

Location: Coyote Trails' Nature Center, Oregon

Flint Knapping, May 26, 2013

May 26, 2013

Category: Day Classes

Location: Coyote Trails' Nature Center, Oregon

Understanding Bird Language, June 1, 2013

Jun 01, 2013

Category: Day Classes

Location: Coyote Trails' Nature Center, Oregon

Edible & Medicinal Plants, June 2, 2013

Jun 02, 2013

Category: Day Classes

Location: Coyote Trails' Nature Center, Oregon

Central Fire Activity

Andy Willmore » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

16 hours ago
John B » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

3 days ago
Rachel Smith » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

4 days ago
Andy Willmore » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

4 days ago
Sandy Willmore » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

4 days ago
Joe » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

4 days ago
Andy Willmore » Fox Trail / Central Fire
Replied to the Fox Trail Skills Practice

4 days ago

Latest Field Notes

Stone Bowls and the Art of Rock Pecking

Stone Bowls and the Art of Rock Pecking -- by Sam Forti Rock pecking is an ancient method of shaping stone to produce a variety of tools,...Read More

"Finding Home" program in Title I Schools, funding from Gray Family Foundation

Coyote Trails is finishing up the five-month "Finding Home" program run with funding from the Gray Family Foundation. We have been working with...Read More

Anti-Rhino Poaching Blending Trackers & Technology

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press – Wed, Apr 24, 2013 A U.S. firm recently gave smart phones to some game rangers in...Read More

OR-7 Wolf back in Ashland Region

By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Wandering gray wolf OR-7, perhaps the most famous resident of the mythical State of Jefferson, has been busy this...Read More

Advanced Tracking Week Part II

By Katie Buttermore & Steve Cossin Katie's perspective: The Advanced Tracking week that we (the graduated caretakers & Joe)...Read More

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Testimonials

It's just one big 'WOW' for our whole family.
- Carita (Grandmother)
Thank you for sharing your skills on how to make ash cakes and pine needle tea. The ash cakes were delicious and the tea tasted citrusy.
- Mrs. Packard's Class
If anybody were to ask what Coyote Trails was like I would run away for fear that I could not tell the greatness of the adventure. Thank you from every corner of my body, thank you.
- Noah (Age 14)
Thank you for the gift of such a generous scholarship. Our son will treasure the memory of his three incredible weeks with you at camp for...
- Sherrill (Mother)
Thanks for coming in and helping with Cooking with Gusto! I got a lot of positive response on the show, come back soon.
- Julia (Radio Show Host)
I got to spend a week without time up in the woods with a lot of people who are interested in some of the same things as I am!
- Kaya (Age 11)
2008 Fox Trail
Aside from giving unmatched joy, tranquility, hope and peace of mind, my Coyote Trails experience has left me as enlightened as an ape in the fields of Africa...
- Connor (Age 17)
2008 Fox Trail & Fox Naturalist
Coyote Trails has brought to my life a relationship with nature that is truly meaningful. I look at the natural world now with a deeper understanding and humility towards all things. Learning the skills of our ancestors, and living the philosophy of the natural world, Coyote Trails has helped me to realize what truly matters in my life.
- Johann (Age 14)
2008 Fox Trail & Bear Trails
The important thing about Coyote Trails is that they are fun. I liked all the games.
- Victoria (Age 11)
The best thing about Coyote Trails is it is free and open hearted, you have changed my life.
- Rashelle (Age 10)
Coyote Trails helps you become free, to have determination, to never give up and to think good things. Fight until the world shatters.
- Emily (Age 11)
I want to thank you again for I am a different person after this summer. Most kids my age only care about drugs and alcohol, I now have so much more to be happy about, thanks.
- Darren (Age 24)
My relationship with my grandson has deepened...He is a lot more accessible to me. It was a wonderful bonding experience for us. He has really come to appreciate me a lot more, which is a great gift to me. He is also a lot more connected with the natural world.
- Kaia (Grandmother)
2008 Fox Trail
I remember the beautiful stories and the laughter and I know I want to come again.
- Althea (Age 17)
2008 Bear Skills
I am constantly busy practicing skills and activities from silent movement, to making natural cordage, to making primitive tools.
- Ariana (Age 15)
2008 Bear Skills
We have been coming to CTSN for 6 years. My boys are now 13 and 17 and the positive impact this program has had on them, I can truly say, has been life changing and one of the most important things I have ever done for them and for myself.
- K. Daniels
I just plain loved being out in nature, learning and laughing 24-7.
- Sarah (Age 14)
I had fun because we got to learn so many things and see footprints from animals.
- Tori (Age 12)
The food was great! I want to eat like that all the time.
- Alexa
I miss waking up and not knowing what time it is or what we are doing today.
- Alexa
Thank you for the confident, funny, talkative, interested, and interesting young man you returned to me after 5 weeks at Coyote Trails.
- Wendy (Mother)
There aren't many sites or programs that give thanks and appreciation for the Earth this openly. It makes me feel empowered to be my self always!
- Maddee
One of my dreams is to travel to Africa, and to go with my Coyote Trails family would be incredible! Coyote Trails Belize was a life changing trip.
- Ben Daniels
Our trip to Belize with Coyote Trails was truly UNBELIZABLE! It was a chance of a lifetime and a life changing experience.
- Pam & Eric Fitch
The online mentoring did a lot for me. I was, and still am, so thankful to have a person with so much knowledge and experience guiding me along my journey.
- Dave
I want to express to you how thankful I am for ALL you have done for my son. We were discussing Coyote Trails the other day as one of the primary influences on his life. He needed exactly what you and the program provided.
- Kelley
I am so proud of my son that he is empowered to live in the wild without fear and the need to bring "things" with him.
- Kelley
Recently our son toured on bicycle. Because he had your training and your personal example of integrity, I did not worry about him (mostly!). Thank you and please know how important your work is in this world of technological "sophistication."
- Mother
This is Crazy FUN, I say Crazy Fun!
- Sierra (Age 8)

Mission: Coyote Trails is dedicated to preserving our common heritage and the natural environment through the science and art of traditional living skills.

Upcoming Courses & Events

Central Fire Activity

Latest Field Notes

Stone Bowls and the Art of Rock Pecking

"Finding Home" program in Title I Schools, funding from Gray Family Foundation

Anti-Rhino Poaching Blending Trackers & Technology

OR-7 Wolf back in Ashland Region

Advanced Tracking Week Part II

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Please Donate to the
Wolfgang Franzen Scholarship Fund

Wolfgang Franzen Scholarship Fund

Mission: Coyote Trails is dedicated to preserving our common heritage and the natural environment through the science and art of traditional living skills.

Upcoming Courses & Events

Central Fire Activity

Latest Field Notes

Stone Bowls and the Art of Rock Pecking

"Finding Home" program in Title I Schools, funding from Gray Family Foundation

Anti-Rhino Poaching Blending Trackers & Technology

OR-7 Wolf back in Ashland Region

Advanced Tracking Week Part II

About Coyote Trails

MissionVisionHistoryAbout the LogoTestimonialsCourse DescriptionsVideosPhoto GalleriesContact UsNewsFAQs

Central Fire Latest Discussions

Central Fire New Members

Coyote People

Locations

Partnerships

Please Donate to the Wolfgang Franzen Scholarship Fund

Wolfgang Franzen Scholarship Fund

Mission
Vision
History
About the Logo
Testimonials
Course Descriptions
Videos
Photo Galleries
Contact Us
News
FAQs

Please Donate to the
Wolfgang Franzen Scholarship Fund