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, primitive skills, and 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.
Topics include plants, birds, mushrooms, tracking, stars, fire-making, carving, and more.
Blog
Our blog shares information covering a variety of naturalist topics, from the ecology of trees to the tracking of large predators to the methods used for a successful permaculture farm!
Check out some of the postings by our instructors and community members here!
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. We teach ancestral skills that we believe are necessary 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, and the plants, animals, fungi, and land. We work hard to make the outdoors a safe place for everyone, especially those groups who have historically been excluded from these spaces. Our team also strives to 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