We are a small group of expert naturalists with a mission to help people reconnect with the rest of the natural world!

Our Programs

Our subject areas include ethnobotany, wildlife track & sign, bird language & behavior, permaculture, wild-foraging, herbalism, wild-crafting, homesteading techniques, wilderness survival, and primitive skills.

Come join us! Take a look at our upcoming courses to learn more!


Our 9-10 month immersion programs meet one weekend per month to provide an unrivaled learning experience. We blend trips to the field with practical workshops to teach ethnobotany, wildlife track and sign, basketry, fermentation, and more!

Sign up now for our 2027 cohorts of the Ethnobotany Immersion Program or Naturalist Immersion Program!

Short courses range in duration from 1 to 5 days and cover a variety of naturalist and wildcrafting topics. If you don't currently have the time to commit to a full immersion course, join us for one of our shorter programs or free naturalist walks. These courses cover plants, birds, mushrooms, tracking, stars, fire-making, carving, and more.

Fall Potluck

The annual Raven’s Roots community potluck returns this fall, October 10th from 11am-4pm. Join us in Bellingham, WA for a Saturday filled with community, food, and fun. This event is FREE, and we will be bringing along a apple press for anyone who wants to make some cider.

Please register so we can know how many to expect!


Our Story

Raven’s Roots was founded over a decade ago with the goal of helping people to regain a connection to the ecosystems around us, and to teach the ancestral skills that are needed to navigate the deep human-nature relationship.

Today, our small team of instructors works to continue sharing that knowledge and building community between our participants. We work hard to make the outdoors a safe place for everyone, and deliver high quality instruction that blends traditional knowledge, western science, and lived experience.

Come join us! Take a look at our upcoming immersion programs and short courses to learn more.


We would love to hear from you! If you want to get in touch, you can use our “Contact” page! You can also follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, @ravensroots