'Scout' means to listen and to listen with more than your ears. A scout listens with all of their senses. . In the first leg of their rites of passage weeks, our Immersion students stepped into an initiation called Scout Camp. This mysterious and challenging week full of movement, teamwork, facing fears, and finding belonging lays a path for our students to step back into the world as confident humans. . A rite of passage is about revealing what is already there, and "Scout Camp is a large, freshly cleaned, well-lit mirror," supporting staff, Dan Corcoran reflected. (fb)

Join us in the heart of the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley for a weekend immersion into the ancient art of Bird Language—a form of interspecies communication once known to all our ancestors and still accessible today. Unlike traditional birding, Bird Language focuses on the behavior and vocalizations of birds to reveal hidden patterns in the landscape, such as the presence of predators and the dynamics of wildlife interactions. . Whether you’re new to nature awareness or looking to deepen your skills, this weekend offers a powerful way to reconnect with the wild through the fascinating voices of birds. Head to the link below to register. https://wildernessawareness.org/adult/svbirdlanguage/ (fb)