Author: Kim Chisholm

Filbert / Hazelnut Milk & Truffle Dessert Recipes

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Wolf Camp director, Kim Chisholm, shares an in-depth article and video about beaked hazelnuts (also known as filberts) which are native to North America and commonly found in Western Washington. They can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or roasted. Kim demonstrates how to make delicious nut milk from soaked hazelnuts then uses the leftover pulp to create naturally sweetened hazelnut truffles. Continue Reading Filbert / Hazelnut Milk & Truffle Dessert Recipes

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Stinging Nettle: Harvesting, Processing and Recipes

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Stinging Nettle is best to harvest in spring, offering food, medicine, and fiber. Tender tops are harvested for food, and the plant can be processed for immediate use or dried for tea. Nettles can be used in recipes like pesto and cured when stung with remedies like jewelweed and plantain. Conduct thorough research and respect nature’s guidelines.

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Survivors Side of the Mountain – Wilderness Survival Training & Trek

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Rachel Edwards, a summer teaching apprentice at Wolf Camp, recounts her experience leading a survival trek for kids. She shares her initial nervousness and eventual confidence in her abilities as she learned essential survival skills like fire-making and shelter-building. Despite facing challenges, she successfully secured water, made a fire, and prepared food. Continue Reading Survivors Side of the Mountain – Wilderness Survival Training & Trek

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McCollum Park Day Campers Learn Wilderness Survival, Wildlife Tracking, Wild Edibles and Herbal Medicine

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Rachel Edwards, a summer teaching apprentice, assisted in the herbal day camp near Seattle. The girls also learned about herbal first aid and made various herbal products. The success of the week was evident in the enthusiasm of the girls and the positive impact on their understanding of the ancient wisdom of healing with plant medicines. Continue Reading McCollum Park Day Campers Learn Wilderness Survival, Wildlife Tracking, Wild Edibles and Herbal Medicine

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Secrets of the Ancient Scout Overnight Youth Camp

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Rachel Edwards, a summer teaching apprentice, recounts her adventurous week on the Olympic Peninsula where she participated in scout training. They practiced fox walking, hand signals, scout breathing for ocean entry, and participated in missions like Candy Gully and Capture the Flag. The campers built endurance, embraced teamwork, and formed a close-knit community. Continue Reading Secrets of the Ancient Scout Overnight Youth Camp

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