Charlemagne's Web28thAugust
Who all is living out on the new Trackers Homestead? (besides Molly and I). Well, here's you chance to meet some of the new tenants and old friends (such as our rabbit Charlemagne...
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce the 3rd (aka "Wes") is our new Burnese Mountain Dog. He's already proven to be a very gentle companion with both kids and adults. In fact, even at only 17-weeks its really difficult to get him excited about anything. He sniffs the room and then takes a nap once he's satisfied that all is good. A picture of Wesley...
The dairy goats will be milked while pruning the torrential brush around the ol' orchard. Sage and Patience are currently gifting us with 2 gallons of milk a day. We look forward to all the fun yogurt and cheeses to be made. Video of our goats being milked...
The boy goat is named Silus. We think he has the wizened look of Gandalf, you be the judge. Its rumored he pulls a harvest cart really well. We will learn. Suffice to say, he will get his own corner of the property while the rut is on. Picture of Silus in all his glory...
The dozen chickens may one day give us a dozen eggs a day (if lucky). The chickens were raised at TrackersHQ beginning with Little House in the Big Valley Camp during week 2 of summer. Campers have had fun with the baby chicks and now its time to send them up for a life of free range at the Trackers Homestead. We have one giant chicken tractor already built (a mobile hen house that helps them scratch and fertilize the soil). If anyone has another to donate, it would be much appreciated.
Charlemagne: The King of Rabbits has ruled the former "Scout Pit" from its beginning. Now he will have open air and country living. We are excited for him to make the move with us and other bunny friends will soon be joining him.
We hope you enjoyed our introduction to all the friends living at the new Trackers Homestead. Come meet them in person at our Cabin Open House September, 5, 2009...
Cabin Open House, September 5, 2009 Only one more week for a celebration of harvest, friends and family. I realized the other day that in an odd coincidence this date is also TrackersNW's 5 year anniversary. So come join us at the Homestead for a pancake breakfast, explorations of the wildlife refuge, a beautiful place to have a picnic and a local foods potluck followed by a rollicking dancing good time hoe down. Learn more and RSVP here
Immersion for parents...
New Part-time Immersion Program, begins September 25 One weekend a month for three months. Take one term and focus on the topic of your choice or take all four to create a wilderness immersion experience that fits into your schedule. Pass on these traditional skills to your children.
Kids program calendar...
Preschool, Home School and After School Courses Kayaking, Skills of Rangers and Elves, Wilderness Survival and Homesteading Arts. Plus an entire day the the Trackers Homestead, playing, living and learning on the wild and farm.
Preschool Program for Ages 4-6
Home School Programs for Ages 6-18
After School Programs for Ages 6-18
Boatbuilding and Woodworking For tweens and teens, over 6 weeks, 2 days a week. Build your own kayak, learn woodworking and shop basics. Courses for Saturdays, home school or parent with child.
