“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Chinese Proverb PINE Adult classes embody this philosophy to the utmost. All classes focus on skills that improve one’s ability to do more for themselves, for each other, and need less in general. To us, sustainability and resilience means having the ability to make ... Read More

nature. culture. inspiration. connection. “This is nature education as it should be : mysterious, timeless, hopeful, evocative, and playful” -David Sobel, author of “Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education” Creating a culture of nature connection and awareness August 20-25, 2012 Join us as the international Art of Mentoring movement continues and grows in ... Read More

Safe, fun, and full of adventure! P.I.N.E. summer camps offer creative play, exploration and adventure as campers work together in small groups throughout their week. Camps introduce nature awareness and experiential knowledge of plants, mammals, wildlife tracking, birds and wilderness living skills. We encourage campers to have fun and play safe, all the while nurturing their ... Read More