Alderleaf Wilderness College

09/29/2026

Discover Wild Mushroom Foraging!

Join a Wild Mushroom Identification Class at Alderleaf This Fall:

https://www.wildernesscollege.com/wild-mushroom-identification.html

07/26/2026

Bow-Making, Leatherworking, and Pack Basket courses for adults; Wilderness Skills Day Camp for kids! Check out our August schedule and reserve a spot before the classes fill!

Courses, classes, workshops, presentations, and events at Alderleaf

05/11/2026

Learn how to follow tracks & signs to find animals, including elk, at our upcoming Wildlife Trailing Class this Saturday! (May 16th). There's still room to join. Link is in the comments below.

02/04/2026

Most people think mushrooms are mysterious or risky.

In reality, they’re one of the easiest and most rewarding foods and medicines you can grow — even in a small apartment or backyard.

We’re hosting a free online class with Chris Gilmour (Chris Outdoors & Wild Muskoka Botanicals) where you’ll learn:

• How to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms at home
• How to recognize mushrooms in the wild
• How fungi fit into healthy soil, forests, and human health

If mushrooms have ever made you curious, this is a great place to start.

👉 Join the free class here: https://www.chrisoutdoors.ca/mushrooms_webinar_feb10?sa=sa024795184437b1b534a49d36d14ec2949508eca2

01/19/2026

We're looking forward to Peter's upcoming Pack-Basket, Bow-Making, and Leather-Working Courses here at Alderleaf! Spaces are available. Please help spread the word. Details are via the link in the comment below.

11/19/2025

2026 Course Dates Are Now Live! 🔥

https://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-calendar.html

Registration is open for these fantastic wilderness skills classes.

And for those looking for holiday ideas, our courses make for very popular gifts!

Visit the calendar page to see the full list of 2026 course dates, learn more, and register for a spot before they fill! Space is limited.

https://www.wildernesscollege.com/alderleaf-calendar.html

We hope to see you at a class next year!

10/25/2025

Come out to the Introduction to Wildlife Tracking presentation with Alderleaf Cofounder, Jason Knight, in November at the Northwest Stream Center. Learn more below:

09/28/2025

The Road Map to Resilience:

https://www.chrisoutdoors.ca/resilience?sa=sa024795184437b1b534a49d36d14ec2949508eca2

Alderleaf cofounder Jason Knight will be a guest instructor in this holistic emergency preparedness course led by Nate Summers (author of "Resilient by Nature") and Chris Gilmour (outdoor educator & resilience trainer).

This course is all about building practical preparedness for uncertain times. Not fear-based, not overwhelming—just step-by-step strategies that will make you and your family more resilient in the real world.

Over the course of several months, you’ll learn how to:

● Train awareness skills so you see problems before they escalate

● Create systems for shelter, water, food, energy, and communication

● Use planning templates and checklists that simplify the process

● Connect with a community of people who share your goals

● Learn directly from guest instructors like Jon Young, Dana O’Driscoll, and others

The course begins October 2025.

It’s live online, with replays provided if you miss a session.

We're honored to be part of this program and to share the virtual classroom with Nate, Chris, and such an incredible lineup of instructors.

Learn more about this course here: https://www.chrisoutdoors.ca/resilience?sa=sa024795184437b1b534a49d36d14ec2949508eca2

If you’ve been wanting a practical way to feel calmer and more capable in these times, this is it.

Join the Roadmap to Resilience course and learn holistic preparedness for modern times. From disaster survival and emergency planning to homesteading, permaculture, and self-reliance skills, Chris Gilmour and Nate Summers guide you step-by-step to protect your loved ones and thrive in uncertain time...