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Village Nights

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Village Nights are an opportunity to learn skills (Elements), connect with others, and play the game. They are typically one evening a week in a 4 nights series. Each series features a Core them such as Survival, Tracking, Mentoring, or Wild Plants. The last evening entails a grand village potluck and celebration.

Trackers Guide Nights

Tracers Guide Nights are open to all educators interested in sharing Trackers Elements (skills) through teaching. It can include past, present, and future Trackers staff in good standing, Outdoor Educators from future organizations, and Elders and subject matter experts. The focus of these evening outline how to apply Mentoring in training Trackers Elements with youth and adults.

Format
  • 4 evenings every week
  • 2 hours Each evening has 3 parts: Urban Tracking, Elements Training & Storytelling/Preparation. Between each part is free time to connect and network with peers, colleagues, and leadership. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for connections, but can arrive anytime in the evening.
    • Urban Tracking We explore outdoors in tracking teams, playing Urban Tracking and Stealth Games to hone our awareness.
    • Elements Training Start a new skill in the series theme. Learn and practice bow drill, pitch a proper tarp, use a compass and more.
    • Storytelling/Preparation Experienced Trackers and Elders to share inspiring and informative stories and presentation on the series theme. This is also time to prepare for free training and enrichment Expeditions.
Portland Village Nights

Every Tuesday (except holiday weeks), 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
  • Series 1: Survival, September 21 - October 12 (every Tuesday) - Potluck: October 12
  • Series 2: Tracking, October 19 - November 9 (every Tuesday) - Potluck: November 9
  • Series 3: Mentoring, November 16 - December 14 (every Tuesday, except Thanksgiving Week) - Potluck: December 14
East Bay Village Nights
  • Series 1: Survival, September 21 - October 12 (every Tuesday) - Potluck: October 12
  • Series 2: Tracking, October 19 - November 9 (every Tuesday) - Potluck: November 9
  • Series 3: Mentoring, November 16 - December 14 (every Tuesday, except Thanksgiving Week) - Potluck: December 14