20 Years of Trackers
Celebrate Connection, Community, and the Land When: September 7, 2024, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Where: Bull Run Education Center (BREC) – Sandy, OR What: Potluck & Community Celebration RSVP Here Two decades have passed since our Trackers community began, rooted in a core belief of connection—between people, across generations, with nature—and with an understanding […]
Trackers Compass – A Compass Story
The blog post “The Trackers Compass” tells a mythological tale about three children, Robin, Annie, and Maxine, who discover a mysterious path in an ancient forest. They meet a mystical woman who gives them a special wooden compass, known as the Trackers Compass, which invites them to play the “Game of Tracking.” This game involves rediscovering ancient skills and knowledge, categorized into four groups: Rangers, Mariners, Wilders, and Artisans, each representing different aspects of survival, navigation, and nature stewardship. Entrusted with the compass, the children eagerly embark on an adventurous journey, ready to explore and learn from the forest’s secrets.
SE Portland Summer Parking
IMPORTANT Please Read This overview of parking and drop-off options (or see the image below) for Trackers SE and Trackers Annex will help make pick-up and drop-off easier. Follow these tips: Parking Options Public Parking Street-side or public lots. These spaces could be a 1-5 minute walk. They are often the easiest locations to find […]
Trackers Earth: Teach Kids Grit with the Art of Tracking
At Trackers, we immerse kids in the Art of Tracking, encompassing wilderness survival, folk craft, foraging, and storytelling. This approach infuses every aspect of our camps and programs, inviting participants to engage deeply with the natural world. Despite the challenges our unique programs may present, we embrace them with grit, believing in the transformative power of facing difficulties head-on. Nature serves as our ultimate teacher, instilling resilience and compassion as we navigate rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. Through daily surveys and shared experiences, we continuously strive to refine our approach and foster a community committed to doing it better. Join us in the journey of discovery and growth at Trackers!
Our Trackers Village
Trackers Community, Thank you to everyone who joined our 9-month After School (NE & SE), Weekend Apprenticeships, and Homeschool programs this year. Special thanks to the families who attended last weekend’s potluck at Old Roslyn Lake (aka BREC). Over 200 friends and families enjoyed fellowship around the campfire! Listening to our students’ favorite stories, we […]
Welcome to Trackers Earth!
Welcome to Trackers Earth! Where we are ambassadors for a world that needs to exist. A world where humans thrive by connecting to community and family. A world where many generations play and work together and we respect the wisdom of elders. A world where caretaking for the more-than-human world defines all our actions through […]